Creating Connections Conference 2024 - Stroke Panel - Building Positive Relationships Post Stroke

This presentation was originally recorded at the Stroke Recovery Association’s 27th annual Creating Connections Stroke Conference on Wednesday 4th September 2024.

Panelists
Michael Adams - Stroke Survivor
Colin Silk - Stroke Survivor
Margaret Silk - Carer
Geoff Starr - Stroke Survivor
Anne Starr - Carer
Ming Wang - Stroke Survivor
Jenny Wang - Carer

Panel Facilitator - Michelle Sharkey

Michelle has worked as a social Worker in NSW for over 40 years. Her main area of experience is in the area of Community Development and Health. Michelle has worked in commonwealth, state and local government agencies as well as the Non-Government sector. In 1997 she became the Executive Officer for the Stroke Recovery Association. n 2011 Michelle was honoured for her work in Stroke with the Order of Australia Medal. Michelle is very passionate about people’s ability to recover and live a good quality of life after Stroke. She is a strong advocate for all types of rehabilitation to enable individuals to continue to live in the community and their own home for as long as possible. She has an extensive knowledge of the services available to assist the individual and their families to achieve this.

For more information about the Stroke Recovery Association and our services, visit www.strokensw.org.au or contact us on 1300 650 594 or [email protected].