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Media enquiries

We work with the media to promote our services, share survivor stories and raise awareness of stroke and prevention.

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Media enquiries

If you are a journalist or work for a media organisation, you can reach out to Stroke Aotearoa if you need information or comments on:

  • The latest statistics relating to stroke - for example, age, demographics, numbers, cost to the economy etc.
  • Stroke prevention, including the F.A.S.T. campaign
  • Stroke recovery and support
  • Blood pressure
  • The impact of salt in our diet and calls for mandatory labelling of food
  • Stories of stroke survivors, including younger people and children
  • Healthy living / lifestyle issues

We are also happy to provide commentary on the following issues:

  • The health and disability system, including Government announcements relating to health and disability policy
  • Health and equity issues
  • Rights of and challenges facing people who have a disability, including returning to work
  • Carers experience and support
  • Challenges of fundraising for charity

If your topic isn't listed above but you still think that Stroke Aotearoa would be a helpful addition to your work, please do reach out to us.

How to contact us

Jess Winchester

General Manager, Marketing and Fundraising

jess.winchester@stroke.org.nz

022 457 8812