Australian Aphasia Association Inc.

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.

Australian Aphasia Awareness Day 2009

• Australian Aphasia Awareness Day will be celebrated this year on Wednesday 16th September



• This day will be known as "Wednesday Without Words."



• More information will be added as we get closer to the day!



• For details about Wednesday Without Words last year in 2008 visit our National Events Page

LOOK! The Australian Aphasia Guide!

• NEW! We are updating the Australian Aphasia Guide



• Read more about the update here



• Download a feedback form



• 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

2008 AAA National Conference!

• Congratulations everyone! The AAA 2008 National Conference in Brisbane was a BIG success!



• For more information about the conference visit our National Events Page

2008 AAA Annual General Meeting (AGM)

• The AAA 2008 Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held in Brisbane on the 29th September



• AGM Minutes



• Presentation by Georgi Laney (chairperson) at the AGM (large file 23MB).



• AAA Annual Report 2008

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: 3rd July 2009.