What is Aphasia

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

Our History

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 Executive Team

The Board consists of Professor Linda Worrall (Chair), Associate Professor Deborah Hersh (Deputy Chair), Damir Muftic, Bruce Aisthorpe, Kathryn Pettigrove, Kim Beesley, Claire Hession, Frankie Banszki, and Claire Bennington.