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Eliminate Isolation For Stroke And Brain Injury Survivors

Help Build A Safe Space Where Everyone Touched By Trauma
Can Connect With Someone Who Understands

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“I was 22 when I had my stroke, and for the next 23 years, I had no connection to support. I didn’t get what I needed back then, and the impact of that was devastating. Since joining, I’ve felt embraced by a community that is global, which is amazing! Because the connection to the community adds to the connection you feel with yourself.”

- Sue Bowden

Stroke Survivor | NSW

Why We Exist

700,000 people in Australia live with a brain injury – 75% of survivors are aged under 65.

Survivors of physical trauma and chronic illness often experience isolation which is insufficiently addressed by clinical services.

96% of young stroke survivors often lack access to follow-up therapy and support to resume everyday life.

20% of suicides are linked to mental and physical health problems.

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“It's the self-esteem boost I didn't know I needed.”

- Laine Yates

Stroke Survivor | VIC

What We Do

We provide survivor-led support and leadership programs that promote confidence, improve self-esteem, communication skills, enrich rehab outcomes and enhance overall capacity (both personally and professionally) to participate and contribute to community life.

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“This was the first time I started believing there was a purpose behind the pain I went through, and I was meant to flourish with it.”

- Joi Towner

Stroke Survivor | USA

What We Provide

Online Survivor-Led Social Meetups

See “Coffee-Club”

Online Community & Leadership Programs

Survivor-Led Research Recruitment & Facilitation

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“Before my stroke, I was a very good singer, so to lose that was a painful shock to me. I was extremely extroverted, but after the third stroke, I became more inward. But now, because of Genyus, I'm coming back to myself!”

- Cami Storms

Stroke Survivor | QLD

What Makes Us Different

We're For Survivors By Survivors

We are a predominantly peer-led organisation dedicated to supporting, empowering, and rewarding the resilient survivors in our community.

Our Global Reach

We are a worldwide community of Stroke and ABI survivors plus their supporters from over 50 countries.

We invest in Peer-Led Research

We partner researchers with defined cohorts to build a better future for survivors! So far, we’ve produced over 500 pieces of unbiased research data.

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“The impact of Genyus in my life has been so profound because it not only impacts me, but everyone around me - my friends, family and other social circles. It gives to more people than just me as a survivor. The effect ripples outward and reverberates all around.”

- Laine Yates

Stroke Survivor | VIC