Did you or someone close to you have polio? Years later, the Late Effects of Polio (including Post-Polio Syndrome) can cause symptoms such as fatigue, new or increased muscle weakness, pain, sleep problems and difficulty with breathing or swallowing.

The information sessions will cover:

– Current information about the Late Effects of Polio

– How to get more out of your health professional

– Self-management strategies

– Q&A

– Local connections


Devalina zoom and cropped 450 x 450Devalina Bhattacharjee
Devalina has worked as a General Practitioner in India for many years before migrating to Australia to pursue a Masters of Public Health degree from Monash University. She has essayed many different roles within the public health sphere such as a peer educator, volunteer and manager of public health policies and programs, with a primary focus on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities. She has worked with and treated many patients of polio when working as a GP in India.

Devalina now works as Polio Australia’s Community Development Worker, aiming to reach out to polio survivors and their families to facilitate learning and sharing knowledge about Late Effects of Polio.

Please register below if you would like to attend a session.

Contact Devalina on 0466 718 222 or email [email protected] if you would like further information.

Upcoming Information Sessions Completed Community Information Sessions

In-Person Information Sessions

We will be providing in-person information sessions throughout the year for polio survivors, family and carers.

Please register through our online booking system by clicking on the REGISTER link below.

RANDWICK, NSW

WHEN: 19 June 2023

TIME: 11:00am – 2:00pm

WHERE: Randwick Sustainable Classroom
27 Munda Street
Randwick NSW 2031

Register

HORNSBY, NSW

WHEN: 20 June 2023

TIME: 11:00am – 2:00pm

WHERE: Hornsby Leisure and Learning Centre
25 Edgeworth David Ave
Hornsby NSW 2077

Register

PARRAMATTA, NSW

WHEN: 21 June 2023

TIME: 11:00am – 2:00pm

WHERE: The Parramatta Lions Club
42A Ross St
North Parramatta NSW 2151

Register

GLENHAVEN, NSW

WHEN: 22 June 2023

TIME: 11:00am – 12:30pm

WHERE: Living Choice Glenhaven Auditorium
15 Old Glenhaven Road
Glenhaven NSW 2156

Register

HURSTVILLE, NSW

WHEN: 23 June 2023

TIME: 11:00am – 2:00pm

WHERE: Hurstville Library – Miles Franklin Room
12-22 Dora St
Hurstville NSW 2220

Register

More locations and dates to be announced soon

Online Information Sessions & Zoom Chats

We are holding a series of Zoom chats throughout the year. The sessions will have a maximum of 100 live participants.

2023 MONTHLY ZOOM CHATS FOR
AUSTRALIA’S POST-POLIO COMMUNITY

WHEN: The first Monday of each month –
join us for one or all of the sessions
(No session in January)

TIME: 11:00am NSW/VIC/TAS time*

*NOTE – This is 11am AEST or AEDT (depending on the month!)

Please check the right time in your
area so you don’t miss it!

WHERE: Online Zoom Meeting

Register

2023 NDIS ZOOM CHATS
FOR POLIO SURVIVORS AND CARERS

WHEN:
11th April
11th July
10th October

TIME: 11:00am NSW/VIC/TAS time*

*NOTE – This is 11am AEST or AEDT (depending on the month!)

Please check the right time in your
area so you don’t miss it!

WHERE: Online Zoom Meeting

Register

2023 MY AGED CARE ZOOM CHATS
FOR POLIO SURVIVORS AND CARERS

WHEN:
18th April
18th July
17th October

TIME: 11:00am NSW/VIC/TAS time*

*NOTE – This is 11am AEST or AEDT (depending on the month!)

Please check the right time in your
area so you don’t miss it!

WHERE: Online Zoom Meeting

Register

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]

State or Territory
Region
Date
Number of Participants
QLD
Brisbane
2023-03-31
16
QLD
Brisbane
2023-03-30
13
QLD
Sunshine Coast
2023-03-29
18
QLD
Toowoomba
2023-03-28
4
QLD
Gold Coast
2023-03-27
11
VIC
Mornington Peninsula
2023-02-11
10
VIC
Geelong
2022-12-16
5