This year National Stroke Week is runs from 31 August to 6 September and calls upon everyone to be a ‘F.A.S.T Hero’ by learning and sharing the F.A.S.T message and calling 000 straight away if you suspect someone is having a stroke.
The FAST test is an easy way to recognise and remember the signs of stroke. Using the FAST test involves asking these simple questions:
Face – Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?
Arms – Can they lift both arms?
Speech – Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?
Time – Time is critical. If you see any of these signs, call 000 straight away.
“Around 30% of stroke survivors are of working age (under the age of 65).”
Become a F.A.S.T Hero by familiarising yourself with these signs and potentially save the life of a loved one, a colleague, a stranger or even yourself. By learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. message and calling triple 000 straight away if you suspect a stroke you can help fight strokes.
Fight stroke this September by:
- Volunteering with the organisation
- Donating to the foundation
- Raising awareness on social media
- Organising a fundraiser or virtual activity
- But MOST IMPORTANTLY, taking charge of your own health
For more information, visit:
https://strokefoundation.org.au/How-you-can-help/Stroke-week