Aphasia SA (previously known as Talkback Association for Aphasia Inc) is run by volunteers to support South Australians with a language impairment called aphasia. Aphasia SA (previously Talkback Association for Aphasia Inc) is a volunteer-run association in South Australia that provides support for people with aphasia, their families, and carers. The association was specifically designed for people with aphasia, with the involvement of people with aphasia, their families and carers, and speech pathologists. Aphasia is a language impairment resulting from stroke, brain tumour, head injury, or degenerative disease, which impacts the ability to speak, understand speech, read, and write. People with aphasia may experience limited occupational, family, and social roles, and altered relationships and quality of life resulting from their communication difficulties. Aphasia SA aims to:
• Provide information and support.
• Raise public and professional awareness of aphasia.
• Promote social opportunities and conversation through Talkback Groups and regular social events.
• Help develop social and self-help groups and programs.
• Develop advocacy skills.
• Support people with aphasia to develop confidence in their communication, and take control over their own lives. Aphasia SA
302 South Road, Hilton
South Australia, 5033
E: [email protected]
P: (08) 8443 5555
