Speak Up for Aphasia

15/09/2026

There have been many aphasia awareness campaigns over the years.

Have you noticed more people know about ?

11/09/2026

For those new to this page, we are gathering support for a united international aphasia awareness campaign in June next year.

Tell your friends about it to be involved.

09/09/2026

Emma is the face of this page and has just celebrated her 10th stroke anniversary.

We thank her and her mum, Kim, for being so active throughout this international aphasia awareness campaign project.

05/09/2026

This short film and podcast series by Jonathan Hirons who has aphasia are helping to educate people about aphasia.

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31/08/2026

The research behind this campaign states that the desired outcome of our campaign is:

‘One day the world's population will understand aphasia and all people with aphasia will be treated with respect and kindness.’

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/hex.70658

29/08/2026

🌍 Why is this international aphasia awareness campaign different?

Around the world, people with aphasia, families, clinicians, researchers and organisations have created wonderful awareness campaigns. 💚💙

This campaign builds on that work by bringing three things together:

1️⃣ One message, shared at the same time

Our codesign team agreed that a clear, consistent message can help the public better understand aphasia.

📣 One message. Many voices. Global impact.

2️⃣ An international approach 🌎

Alongside important local, regional and national activities, this campaign will coordinate people and organisations worldwide around the same message and campaign period — making aphasia harder to overlook.

3️⃣ Evaluation 📊

We will learn what works, which messages connect with the public and how future awareness campaigns can be even more effective.

💚💙 This isn’t about starting again.

It’s about building on excellent existing work, connecting people internationally and creating stronger momentum for aphasia awareness.

Together, we can make aphasia visible and change understanding. 🌍💚💙

27/08/2026

Do you speak more than one language? Do you come from a country where English isn’t spoken? Say hello!

Are there more languages we should include?

20/08/2026

It’s great if you have a care partner or friends and family for support. But many people with aphasia live alone.

What kind of support do you have? It’s good to share some ideas that might help.

09/08/2026

Thank you to everyone supporting us! 🌎 💜

06/08/2026

🎉 Happy 1st Birthday to Match the Momentum! 🎉

One year ago today, we launched the Match the Momentum campaign with a bold vision—to create a global aphasia awareness campaign that will shine a spotlight on aphasia in June next year.

What an incredible year it’s been!

🥳 Together, we’ve raised an amazing AUD $86,664 to attract matched funding and bring this vision closer to reality.

🥳 We’ve built a wonderful and growing Facebook community, united by a shared commitment to increasing awareness and improving the lives of people living with aphasia.

🥳 None of this would have been possible without our incredible volunteer admin team. A heartfelt thank you to Emma, Kim, Joanie, Claire, Linda, and Carly. Your enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment have helped make this community thrive.

This first year has laid the foundation for something truly special—but the best is still to come.

🚀 Over the coming months, we’ll be revealing exciting campaign plans, sharing inspiring stories, growing our community, and counting down to our international aphasia awareness campaign in June.

To everyone who has donated, shared a post, liked a photo, commented, or cheered us on—thank you. You’ve helped build a movement.

Here’s to another exciting year of building momentum… together! 💙