Stroke Foundation
Kayla Viney is a National Heart and Stroke Projects Manager for both the Heart Foundation and Stroke Foundation, overseeing joint projects aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease risk in Australia and supporting the National Hypertension Taskforce. Prior experience includes roles such as Stroke Prevention Manager, Health Promotion Officer, and Advocacy, Media & Public Affairs Officer at the Stroke Foundation, as well as Senior Medical Receptionist and Medical Receptionist at North Balwyn Surgical. Kayla also interned as an Advocacy, Media & Public Affairs Intern at the Stroke Foundation. Kayla holds a Master of Public Health with a focus on Health Promotion and Health Strategy and Policy from La Trobe University, along with a Bachelor of Science and Arts in Physiology and Psychology from Monash University.
Stroke Foundation
The Stroke Foundation is a national charity that partners with the community to prevent, treat and beat stroke. We stand alongside stroke survivors and their families, healthcare professionals and researchers. We build community awareness and foster new thinking and innovative treatments. We support survivors on their journey to live the best possible life after stroke. We are the voice of stroke in Australia and we work to: - Raise awareness of the risk factors, signs of stroke and promote healthy lifestyles. - Improve treatment for stroke to save lives and reduce disability. - Improve life after stroke for survivors. - Encourage and facilitate stroke research. - Advocate for initiatives to prevent, treat and beat stroke. - Raise funds from the community, corporate sector and government to continue our mission. Our vision - A world free from disability and suffering caused by stroke. Our mission - Prevent stroke. Save lives. Enhance recovery. Our Values - Courage. Excellence. Compassion. Integrity. Leadership.