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.

AAA National Conference 2010!

• Mark your diaries! The AAA 2010 National Conference will be held in Sydney, 26th - 28th September



• Read more information here

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

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

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

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!

LOOK! The Australian Aphasia Guide!

• 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.

Friends of the National Stroke Foundation (NSF)

• Friends of the NSF program is for stroke and aphasia support groups.



• This program is free to join. Members get free resources on stroke prevention, treatment and recovery.



• Invitation to join Friends of the NSF



• Frequently asked questions about the Friends program



• Registration form to join the Friends program



• Sample newsletter from the Friends program

National Disability Strategy

• The Australian Government are planning a National Disability Strategy



• They want to make sure that people with a disability are part of the community



• The AAA provided information to the government about aphasia



• Read the AAA's response about the National Disability Strategy

Donations and Sponsorships Very Welcome

• 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.

• Thank-you QBE Insurance - GOLD DONOR

The Queensland Government provided funding to the Australian Aphasia Association Inc. for the development of this website.
Date of last update: 10th December 2009.