About Aphasia SA


Aphasia SA has been proudly supporting South Australians living with Aphasia since 1999. From 1999 until 2020 Aphasia SA was called Talkback Association for Aphasia Incorporated. 

Aphasia SA is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity. It is the main community agency in South Australia for people with aphasia, their families and health professionals.


Aphasia SA's purpose is to:

  • Support South Australians with aphasia
  • Provide support, information, and advice on aphasia and living with aphasia
  • Encourage conversation and social opportunities through a network of Talkback Groups and social events
  • Increase community awareness about aphasia and the needs of people with aphasia
  • Fundraise to support new projects and resources
  • Work with health professionals to increase their understanding of aphasia
  • Offer educational opportunities about aphasia
  • Engage in research through links with universities

Aphasia SA Committee

Aphasia SA is run by volunteers, including people with aphasia, carers, and speech pathologists

Bev

Co-Chairperson

Dean

Co-Chairperson

Maria

Vice Chairperson

Coralie

Secretary

John

Treasurer

Cheryl

Social Committee

Peter

Committee Member

Carol

Committee Member

Bob

Committee Member

Brenda

Committee Member

Ellen

Social Media and Website Manager

Professional Patron

Professor Maria Crotty

BMed, BA, MPH, PhD, Grad Dip Tertiary Education, FAFRM (RACP), FRACGP, FAFPHM

Volunteering For Aphasia SA

Aphasia SA is run by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering with Aphasia SA please get in touch using the form below.