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August newsletter 2024

By Jo Lambert, Chief Executive Officer

Let's talk about work.

Women talking

In this issue...

Welcome to another issue of your monthly Stroke Foundation newsletter! This month, you’ll learn about returning to work after stroke: why it's important, the support available for stroke survivors, and the experience of someone who used the Stroke Foundation's Return to Work service.

Lisa's story

Shortly after celebrating her 40th birthday, Lisa experienced a life-changing stroke. With the support of a Return to Work Advisor, Lisa was able to return to the workforce.

Working man

Why is it important to return to work after a stroke?

Being in paid work is important to us. As well as giving financial independence it has many other benefits. Work builds our confidence and self-esteem and improves our sense of wellbeing. It gives us social contact and structure in our daily lives. If you have a stroke while you are of working age, it’s good to start preparing to return to work early in your rehabilitation and recovery.

Read more about the benefits of working

Can the Stroke Foundation help me return to work?

The Stroke Foundation Return to Work Service is specially designed to support stroke survivors back into the workplace. We can work with you to identify your return-to-work goals, generate a return-to-work plan, support you and your employer to implement the plan in your workplace and then monitor your progress offering support every step of the way.

Learn more about the service

Thank you ❤️

Every dollar counts in the fight against stroke. We would like to acknowledge the following funders who supported us between February 2024 and May 2024.

February 2024 and May 2024 funders

February 2024 and May 2024 funders
  • Bay Trust
  • Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust
  • ONE Foundation
  • Higgins Bequest Trust
  • PA Blackmore (Perpetual Guardian)
  • Kiwi Gaming Foundation
  • Rata Foundation
  • Eva and Harold Wilson Charitable Trust (Perpetual Guardian)
  • Stewart Family Trust (Perpetual Guardian)
  • The Trusts Community Foundation
  • Oxfords Sports Trust
  • Milestone Foundation
  • Guy Anson Waddel Charitable Trust (Perpetual Guardian)
  • Four Winds Foundation
  • Southland Care and Welfare Trust (Perpetual Guardian)
  • South Canterbury Trust (Perpetual Guardian)
  • David Ellison Charitable Trust (Public Trust)
  • Christchurch Casino Charitable  Community Trust
  • We Care Community Trust
  • Rano Community Trust
  • Healthcare Otago Charitable Trust

Noho ora mai, stay well

Jo Lambert Signature

Jo Lambert

Chief Executive Officer | The Stroke Foundation of New Zealand