The Croydon Stroke Support Group based in Heathmont, provides companionship for people who have had stroke and also offers support to their families. The group has an emphasis on restoring the confidence of its members and aims to achieve this through fortnightly meetings and regular group activities.

This morning I attended the Croydon Stroke Support Group’s end of year function accompanied by David Hodgett, the Member for Kilsyth and Cr. Jo-anne Taylor, the councillor for Mullum Ward in Maroondah. Today’s meeting included a raffle over several Christmas hampers and discussions about the group’s activities for next year.

Community groups, such as the Croydon Stroke Support Group, which consists entirely of volunteers, provide a critical service for our community in helping to restore confidence and encouraging people to remain active within their communities. Many of its members readily assist other people and help demonstrate that people with stroke can once again enjoy their lives.