Background and Aims

In 2021, Stroke Foundation launched Our Stroke Journey, an information resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stroke survivors and families. Our Stroke Journey has everything people need to know to take their place at the centre of their care, look after their health, and live a good life after stroke.

This poster aims to engage clinicians with developing and delivering culturally appropriate resources for their settings, and improving clinical care.

Methods

Our Stroke Journey builds on the pioneering work of local resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.

The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) led consultations, enabled a clear vision for the project and completed the design.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait survivors and families are highly aware of the impact of stroke in their communities. They were passionate about creating change and generous with their time, expertise and stories.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health organisations and workers, and health services and workers delivering services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities provided advice on content, the design, engagement and distribution, and introduced us to other people who could be part of the collaboration.

Results

This poster will explore the reach and impact of Our Stroke Journey. It will highlight plans for further work and the impact on Stroke Foundation, including work on our first Reconciliation Action Plan.

Conclusions

Collaboration was at the heart of this project, allowing us to deliver a resource that responds to the needs and preferences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.