Linda Worrall
@aphasiologist1.bsky.social
Emeritus Professor, Queensland Aphasia Research Centre and Aphasia Centre of Research Excellence. Australian Aphasia Association volunteer.
Can you help grow $ for an international aphasia awareness campaign?
Imagine not being able to communicate. Imagine not having the words to explain why you can't.
We are raising funds for the first global #aphasia awareness campaign. Here's where we are up to!
Give if you can or host a morning tea or bake sale, & please share.
www.justgiving.com/campaign/qar...
We are raising funds for the first global #aphasia awareness campaign. Here's where we are up to!
Give if you can or host a morning tea or bake sale, & please share.
www.justgiving.com/campaign/qar...
September 13, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Can you help grow $ for an international aphasia awareness campaign?
#BASConf25 We’re listening for any reports on papers and posters. What’s new in the world of #aphasia?
August 19, 2025 at 4:29 AM
#BASConf25 We’re listening for any reports on papers and posters. What’s new in the world of #aphasia?
I’ve donated to this. I hope everyone else will get behind it too. #aphasia
#Aphasia affects millions - yet awareness remains heartbreakingly low.
The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia have pledged AU$72,958 in funding to launch a co-designed awareness campaign...if we can match it.
Join us, share & #MatchtheMomentum
www.justgiving.com/campaign/qar...
The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia have pledged AU$72,958 in funding to launch a co-designed awareness campaign...if we can match it.
Join us, share & #MatchtheMomentum
www.justgiving.com/campaign/qar...
August 5, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I’ve donated to this. I hope everyone else will get behind it too. #aphasia
Celebrating 25 years of the Australian Aphasia Association in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne (so far). Details about our Long Lunches are on Humantix with a search on ‘aphasia’. humanitix.com/au #aphasia
Spread the word.
Spread the word.
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July 5, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Celebrating 25 years of the Australian Aphasia Association in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne (so far). Details about our Long Lunches are on Humantix with a search on ‘aphasia’. humanitix.com/au #aphasia
Spread the word.
Spread the word.
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Week 3 complete!
This week's #RockingAphasia treats include:
Portugal, Australia, The UK, Ireland and plenty more!
Can you help share some posts in your country in week 4?
#AphasiaAwarenessMonth
#Aphasia
This week's #RockingAphasia treats include:
Portugal, Australia, The UK, Ireland and plenty more!
Can you help share some posts in your country in week 4?
#AphasiaAwarenessMonth
#Aphasia
June 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Week 3 complete!
This week's #RockingAphasia treats include:
Portugal, Australia, The UK, Ireland and plenty more!
Can you help share some posts in your country in week 4?
#AphasiaAwarenessMonth
#Aphasia
This week's #RockingAphasia treats include:
Portugal, Australia, The UK, Ireland and plenty more!
Can you help share some posts in your country in week 4?
#AphasiaAwarenessMonth
#Aphasia
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Week 1 of #RockingAphasia is complete. We've seen rocks hidden from the USA to Italy,
From Scotland to Borneo.
And lots of places between and beyond!
Thanks for putting #aphasia on the map this #AphasiaAwarenessMonth
Abi
From Scotland to Borneo.
And lots of places between and beyond!
Thanks for putting #aphasia on the map this #AphasiaAwarenessMonth
Abi
June 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Week 1 of #RockingAphasia is complete. We've seen rocks hidden from the USA to Italy,
From Scotland to Borneo.
And lots of places between and beyond!
Thanks for putting #aphasia on the map this #AphasiaAwarenessMonth
Abi
From Scotland to Borneo.
And lots of places between and beyond!
Thanks for putting #aphasia on the map this #AphasiaAwarenessMonth
Abi
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June is international Aphasia Awareness Month!
& Australian Aphasia Association’s 25th birthday! 🥳
AAA developed “25 Ways to Raise Awareness of Aphasia”
Aphasia-friendly document with 25 different ideas for raising aphasia awareness.
Download here -
aphasiacre.wpcomstaging.com/2025/06/03/j...
& Australian Aphasia Association’s 25th birthday! 🥳
AAA developed “25 Ways to Raise Awareness of Aphasia”
Aphasia-friendly document with 25 different ideas for raising aphasia awareness.
Download here -
aphasiacre.wpcomstaging.com/2025/06/03/j...
June 3, 2025 at 4:32 AM
June is international Aphasia Awareness Month!
& Australian Aphasia Association’s 25th birthday! 🥳
AAA developed “25 Ways to Raise Awareness of Aphasia”
Aphasia-friendly document with 25 different ideas for raising aphasia awareness.
Download here -
aphasiacre.wpcomstaging.com/2025/06/03/j...
& Australian Aphasia Association’s 25th birthday! 🥳
AAA developed “25 Ways to Raise Awareness of Aphasia”
Aphasia-friendly document with 25 different ideas for raising aphasia awareness.
Download here -
aphasiacre.wpcomstaging.com/2025/06/03/j...
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It's here!
Why not paint and deposit a #RockingAphasia stone somewhere in your world this June for #AphasiaAwarenessMonth?
🪨🖌️🎨
🌎🌍🌏
Visit RockingAphasia.com
or click on the hashtag #RockingAphasia to learn more.
Why not paint and deposit a #RockingAphasia stone somewhere in your world this June for #AphasiaAwarenessMonth?
🪨🖌️🎨
🌎🌍🌏
Visit RockingAphasia.com
or click on the hashtag #RockingAphasia to learn more.
June 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
It's here!
Why not paint and deposit a #RockingAphasia stone somewhere in your world this June for #AphasiaAwarenessMonth?
🪨🖌️🎨
🌎🌍🌏
Visit RockingAphasia.com
or click on the hashtag #RockingAphasia to learn more.
Why not paint and deposit a #RockingAphasia stone somewhere in your world this June for #AphasiaAwarenessMonth?
🪨🖌️🎨
🌎🌍🌏
Visit RockingAphasia.com
or click on the hashtag #RockingAphasia to learn more.
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For my first ever post... I'm so pleased to share this article.
We worked with people with #aphasia and their families on how healthcare staff can support emotional recovery.
@katerinahilari.bsky.social @lydiadavis.bsky.social @abracabadger.com Amanda Comer
dx.doi.org/10.1111/hex....
We worked with people with #aphasia and their families on how healthcare staff can support emotional recovery.
@katerinahilari.bsky.social @lydiadavis.bsky.social @abracabadger.com Amanda Comer
dx.doi.org/10.1111/hex....
Improving How Healthcare Staff Support the Psychological Well‐Being of People Living With Post‐Stroke Aphasia: A Co‐Created Study
Background and Aims Aphasia, a language disability, is common following a stroke. People with aphasia are at risk of becoming depressed and isolated, yet due to their communication difficulties, hea...
dx.doi.org
May 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
For my first ever post... I'm so pleased to share this article.
We worked with people with #aphasia and their families on how healthcare staff can support emotional recovery.
@katerinahilari.bsky.social @lydiadavis.bsky.social @abracabadger.com Amanda Comer
dx.doi.org/10.1111/hex....
We worked with people with #aphasia and their families on how healthcare staff can support emotional recovery.
@katerinahilari.bsky.social @lydiadavis.bsky.social @abracabadger.com Amanda Comer
dx.doi.org/10.1111/hex....
Getting n early for #rockingaphasia at Chenoceaux @abracabadger.com
May 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Getting n early for #rockingaphasia at Chenoceaux @abracabadger.com
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📣 HAVE YOUR SAY in better post-stroke #aphasia rehabilitation!
📝 Queensland Aphasia Research Centre (QARC) is inviting Australian Speech Pathologists & Managers to complete our survey: uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_..., eligible participants can WIN 1 of 3 $100 gift vouchers!
📝 Queensland Aphasia Research Centre (QARC) is inviting Australian Speech Pathologists & Managers to complete our survey: uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_..., eligible participants can WIN 1 of 3 $100 gift vouchers!
May 19, 2025 at 5:08 AM
📣 HAVE YOUR SAY in better post-stroke #aphasia rehabilitation!
📝 Queensland Aphasia Research Centre (QARC) is inviting Australian Speech Pathologists & Managers to complete our survey: uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_..., eligible participants can WIN 1 of 3 $100 gift vouchers!
📝 Queensland Aphasia Research Centre (QARC) is inviting Australian Speech Pathologists & Managers to complete our survey: uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_..., eligible participants can WIN 1 of 3 $100 gift vouchers!
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Are you interested in undertaking a PhD?
We have a range of PhD topics that may interest you.
To request more information on any of the topics listed and discuss scholarship and enrolment options, please contact the relevant researcher on the email address listed in the information sheet below.
We have a range of PhD topics that may interest you.
To request more information on any of the topics listed and discuss scholarship and enrolment options, please contact the relevant researcher on the email address listed in the information sheet below.
March 19, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Are you interested in undertaking a PhD?
We have a range of PhD topics that may interest you.
To request more information on any of the topics listed and discuss scholarship and enrolment options, please contact the relevant researcher on the email address listed in the information sheet below.
We have a range of PhD topics that may interest you.
To request more information on any of the topics listed and discuss scholarship and enrolment options, please contact the relevant researcher on the email address listed in the information sheet below.
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✔️ Prepare for June 2025, 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES❗
✔️ Follow @rockingaphasia.bsky.social
(@abracabadger.com admin).
✔️ Find, decorate and add #rockingaphasia to a 🪨 ROCK
✔️ hide it ... and ... find out what to do next on the website linktr.ee/rockingaphasia
DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIND A ROCK?
🦵Pull the other one!
✔️ Follow @rockingaphasia.bsky.social
(@abracabadger.com admin).
✔️ Find, decorate and add #rockingaphasia to a 🪨 ROCK
✔️ hide it ... and ... find out what to do next on the website linktr.ee/rockingaphasia
DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIND A ROCK?
🦵Pull the other one!
Rocking Aphasia | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
Raise awareness, one rock at a time.
Make & hide a #RockingAphasia rock in June.
linktr.ee
April 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
✔️ Prepare for June 2025, 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES❗
✔️ Follow @rockingaphasia.bsky.social
(@abracabadger.com admin).
✔️ Find, decorate and add #rockingaphasia to a 🪨 ROCK
✔️ hide it ... and ... find out what to do next on the website linktr.ee/rockingaphasia
DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIND A ROCK?
🦵Pull the other one!
✔️ Follow @rockingaphasia.bsky.social
(@abracabadger.com admin).
✔️ Find, decorate and add #rockingaphasia to a 🪨 ROCK
✔️ hide it ... and ... find out what to do next on the website linktr.ee/rockingaphasia
DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIND A ROCK?
🦵Pull the other one!
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Join our next ICAP network event on 1st April. Looking forward to hearing from Katie and Luiza. @jeanrutter.bsky.social @madelinecruice.bsky.social @cathyoff.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Join our next ICAP network event on 1st April. Looking forward to hearing from Katie and Luiza. @jeanrutter.bsky.social @madelinecruice.bsky.social @cathyoff.bsky.social
There is a huge need to support carers of people with post-stroke aphasia. This review shows the areas of need & the lack of evidence. The Australian Aphasia Association will run another 6 week one hour a week online course for carers in August. Follow the AAA FB page for details.
We know communication partner training is extremely important for carers of people w #aphasia, but what about other interventions? Our PhD candidate @nelsonjslp.bsky.social conducted a review. There are lots of promising approaches! Most with exploratory evidence only.
doi.org/10.1080/0963...
doi.org/10.1080/0963...
Carers in post-stroke aphasia: a scoping review of interventions and outcomes beyond communication partner training
Carers of people with aphasia face unique challenges. Research has demonstrated that these carers have a higher burden of care and more negative stroke-related outcomes in comparison to carers of s...
doi.org
March 16, 2025 at 2:37 AM
There is a huge need to support carers of people with post-stroke aphasia. This review shows the areas of need & the lack of evidence. The Australian Aphasia Association will run another 6 week one hour a week online course for carers in August. Follow the AAA FB page for details.
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📣 We have 3x3yr full-time postdocs available!!!!!!
🗣️ Join us in the ABI Communication Lab team @sydneyuni.bsky.social & work on #DigitalHealth projects supporting inclusion after #AcquiredBrainInjury.
▶️ For more information & to apply: usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNA...
🗣️ Join us in the ABI Communication Lab team @sydneyuni.bsky.social & work on #DigitalHealth projects supporting inclusion after #AcquiredBrainInjury.
▶️ For more information & to apply: usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNA...
February 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
📣 We have 3x3yr full-time postdocs available!!!!!!
🗣️ Join us in the ABI Communication Lab team @sydneyuni.bsky.social & work on #DigitalHealth projects supporting inclusion after #AcquiredBrainInjury.
▶️ For more information & to apply: usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNA...
🗣️ Join us in the ABI Communication Lab team @sydneyuni.bsky.social & work on #DigitalHealth projects supporting inclusion after #AcquiredBrainInjury.
▶️ For more information & to apply: usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNA...
Functional communication is an outdated term in aphasia. Doedens paper provides a good rationale for the criteria but it begs the question why add context etc to clinical tasks when real life is just out the door.
We need to do more work on what we mean by “functional communication” - & how we measure and improve it: www.banterspeech.com.au/what-is-func...
What is functional communication? How can we assess, measure, and improve it? | Banter Speech & Language
The big picture: Functional communication is how someone actually uses language to communicate with others in the real world. It is often very different from how someone performs on a standardised lan...
www.banterspeech.com.au
February 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Functional communication is an outdated term in aphasia. Doedens paper provides a good rationale for the criteria but it begs the question why add context etc to clinical tasks when real life is just out the door.
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Exciting to see dates for ASA Melbourne 2025 – “Collaborating for Success”. 27 & 28 November 2025.
La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. Follow here for all the latest news! @asamelb2025.bsky.social
La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. Follow here for all the latest news! @asamelb2025.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Exciting to see dates for ASA Melbourne 2025 – “Collaborating for Success”. 27 & 28 November 2025.
La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. Follow here for all the latest news! @asamelb2025.bsky.social
La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia. Follow here for all the latest news! @asamelb2025.bsky.social
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Brilliant video on mental health after stroke by the Stroke Foundation 💙 #aphasia #stroke
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2Ag...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2Ag...
Mental health after stroke
YouTube video by Stroke Foundation
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Brilliant video on mental health after stroke by the Stroke Foundation 💙 #aphasia #stroke
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2Ag...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2Ag...
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The #BASConf25 abstract submission portal is open!
Submit your abstracts for presentations, panels, lightning talks, or posters here:
blogs.city.ac.uk/bas2025/subm...
• Submission Deadline: 17 Mar 2025, 9AM UK
• Notification of Acceptance: 2 May 2025
• Conference: 18-20 August 2025
#aphasia
Submit your abstracts for presentations, panels, lightning talks, or posters here:
blogs.city.ac.uk/bas2025/subm...
• Submission Deadline: 17 Mar 2025, 9AM UK
• Notification of Acceptance: 2 May 2025
• Conference: 18-20 August 2025
#aphasia
Submit an Abstract | British Aphasiology Society International Conference 2025
blogs.city.ac.uk
February 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The #BASConf25 abstract submission portal is open!
Submit your abstracts for presentations, panels, lightning talks, or posters here:
blogs.city.ac.uk/bas2025/subm...
• Submission Deadline: 17 Mar 2025, 9AM UK
• Notification of Acceptance: 2 May 2025
• Conference: 18-20 August 2025
#aphasia
Submit your abstracts for presentations, panels, lightning talks, or posters here:
blogs.city.ac.uk/bas2025/subm...
• Submission Deadline: 17 Mar 2025, 9AM UK
• Notification of Acceptance: 2 May 2025
• Conference: 18-20 August 2025
#aphasia
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#aphasia (I’m a bit rusty - forgot to add the hashtag)
🌟 🇻🇳 Big news! My free aphasia therapy site is now in Vietnamese thanks to the Telematics Trust!
With 85M+ speakers globally, this will help Vietnamese communities in 🇦🇺 🇻🇳 & beyond 🌏
We also made an accessible Vietnamese aphasia fact sheet (maybe the 1st?): www.aphasiatherapyonline.com/vi/aphasia
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With 85M+ speakers globally, this will help Vietnamese communities in 🇦🇺 🇻🇳 & beyond 🌏
We also made an accessible Vietnamese aphasia fact sheet (maybe the 1st?): www.aphasiatherapyonline.com/vi/aphasia
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January 30, 2025 at 12:57 AM
#aphasia (I’m a bit rusty - forgot to add the hashtag)
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Want to be my new colleague? My department are hiring phd fellows in linguistic and verbal communication. It's a fully funded position.
Doctoral research fellowships in linguistics and verbal communication (272418) | University of Oslo
Job title: Doctoral research fellowships in linguistics and verbal communication (272418), Employer: University of Oslo, Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025
www.jobbnorge.no
December 17, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Want to be my new colleague? My department are hiring phd fellows in linguistic and verbal communication. It's a fully funded position.
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Do you work with people with #stroke and #aphasia in the community? Interested in supporting wellbeing and self management? Have a look at this course 👇👇 All online and self paced. Deadline for registration 12th February
www.city.ac.uk/prospective-...
www.city.ac.uk/prospective-...
Setting up a peer-befriending scheme for people with aphasia | City, University of London
This online course will train clinicians on how to set up a peer-befriending scheme for people with aphasia, providing resources for training and supervision.
www.city.ac.uk
January 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Do you work with people with #stroke and #aphasia in the community? Interested in supporting wellbeing and self management? Have a look at this course 👇👇 All online and self paced. Deadline for registration 12th February
www.city.ac.uk/prospective-...
www.city.ac.uk/prospective-...