Aphasia is a language difficulty caused by damage to the brain. People with aphasia may have difficulty with:
Talking and Listening
Reading and Writing
Using numbers
Using gestures
The Australian Aphasia Association (AAA) is a not-for-profit support and advocacy association and registered charity for people with aphasia, their families, and the professionals who help them. The AAA was established in 2000 and supports families and members from all states and territories across Australia.
The Board consists of Professor Linda Worrall (Chair), Associate Professor Deborah Hersh (Deputy Chair), Damir Muftic, Bruce Aisthorpe, Kathryn Pettigrove, Claire Hession, Frankie Banszki, and Claire Bennington.
Our community is going through a health crisis called the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The situation is changing every day. It is important to stay up-to-date with community health instructions from …
Take a look at our Strategic Plan for 2020. Our Strategic Plan outlines what we propose to do this year to improve the association for individuals with aphasia, and the …
AAA celebrates its 20th year in 2020! The Call for Presentations to the AAA National Conference, 2020 in Melbourne are now OPEN. For more information please see the National Conference 2020 …
Take a look at this exciting new feature on our website! A discussion board has been added for the public to engage with. You can discuss current topics relating to …
We are looking for individuals keen to join the Australian Aphasia Association as Promotional Committee Members and Fundraising Committee Members. These roles may involve organising fundraising events, working with community …
It is with great pleasure we announce the release of our 2018 National Conference video. A special acknowledgement to Mark Chapman who directed and produced this video, and Lauren Annear …
