Welcome to the Australian Aphasia Association Inc.
- This is a support and advocacy association for people with aphasia (ay-faze-yuh), their families and the professionals who help them.
- People with aphasia direct and participate in the activities of the association.
- Use the coloured buttons above to find out about us.
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AAA National Conference 2010! |
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2009 AAA Annual General Meeting (AGM) - 26th September |
- The AAA 2009 Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held in Brisbane on the 26th September
- More information about the AGM - including meeting minutes will be available soon
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CONGRATULATIONS to the NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE |
- New Executive Committee members were elected at the 2009 AGM. We welcome them all.
- NEW Chairperson: Morag Maxwell
- NEW Deputy Chairperson: Wendy and Paul Corp
- NEW Deputy Chairperson: Alexis McMahon
- NEW Secretary: Julia Murphy
- Ongoing Treasurer: Kaye Casey
- Ongoing Publicity Director: Peter Stuart
- Other Committee Members: Jade Stockill, Lisa Springer and Ruby Moon
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THANK-YOU and FAREWELL to the OUTGOING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE |
- We also said good-bye to many past Executive Committee members at the recent AGM.
- THANK-YOU for the amazing job you have done!
- OUTGOING Chairperson: Georgi Laney - The AAA will miss you lots
- OUTGOING Secretary: Shiree Heath
- OUTGOING Fundraising Director: Carole-Ann Greig
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Australian Aphasia Awareness Day 2009 - A Great Day! |
- Australian Aphasia Awareness Day was celebrated on Wednesday 16th September
- The day was known as "Wednesday Without Words."
- For details about Wednesday Without events that were held around Australia visit our National Events Page
- Did you hold an event for Wednesday Without Words in your area? Contact us and send us your photos!
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LOOK! The Australian Aphasia Guide! |
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- The Australian Aphasia Guide is the first and only book of its kind in Australia!
- The guide was launched at the National AAA Conference in Canberra 2006.
- Purchase your copy now! An audio version is also available.
- For more information download this order form.
- To join the AAA visit our Membership Page.
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Friends of the National Stroke Foundation (NSF) |
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National Disability Strategy |
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Donations and Sponsorships Very Welcome |
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- All contributions over $2 are tax deductible.
- For more information please download this information sheet.
- Please send all donations to our address: PO Box 6104, St Lucia Qld 4067.
- Your contribution will go to the work of AAA in supporting the Australian aphasia commmunity.
- You can also support the AAA by shopping at Ritchie's Super IGA - Read more information here
- The Queensland Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund has recently provided $6,800 to the Association for the purchase of computer and multi-media equipment.
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- Thank-you QBE Insurance - GOLD DONOR
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The Queensland Government provided funding to the Australian Aphasia Association Inc. for the development of this website.
Date of last update: 10th December 2009.
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