National Stroke Week 2025

National Stroke Week 2025National Stroke Week 2025

Monday 4th August 2025 - Sunday 10th August 2025

National Stroke Week encourages the community to know the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of stroke so that they can save a life in the event of a loved one experiencing a stroke.

Across Australia, F.A.S.T. Heroes can save lives, simply by knowing and recognising the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) signs of stroke and calling an ambulance immediately. They know that stroke is always a medical emergency and time is critical.

Stroke Causes

There are many causes that result in a stroke. A stroke may result from an underlying medical issue. Symptoms of an underlying issue are not always evident or minor but recognising the early stroke signs and reacting quickly by seeking medical advice may detect a stroke in its early stages..

Once a stroke begins, recognising the symptoms below and reacting quickly is the key.

Stroke Symptoms

The Stroke Foundation recommends the F.A.S.T. test as an easy way to remember the most common signs of stroke.

Using the F.A.S.T. test involves asking these simple questions:

Melbourne Face Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?

Melbourne Arms Can they lift both arms?

Melbourne Speech Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?

Time Is Critical

If you experience any of these signs call 000 straight away.

Melbourne strokefoundation.org.au


❊ When ❊


Date/s: Monday 4th August 2025  -  Sunday 10th August 2025

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❊ Web Links ❊

National Stroke Week 2025

www.strokefoundation.com.au


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