A new research centre is set to bring researchers and clinicians together to improve treatments for aphasia, a stroke condition affecting speech and communication.
During National Stroke week the Bowness Family Foundation announced a donation of $1 million to fund Australia’s first dedicated aphasia rehabilitation and research centre.
The University of Queensland Aphasia Research Group also received an anonymous donation of $500 000 earlier in the year.
“Aphasia occurs in around a third of stroke survivors and for most people it’s a lifelong disability,” said Professor Copeland.