Rodney Aphasia Group Incorporated

Mission Statement The mission of the Society is to increase the understanding of aphasia within our community and to provide a forum for discussion of areas of mutual interest by people with aphasia and their Carers. Purposes of Society (within Rodney) to: (a) Represent the interests of people with aphasia and their families and friends in the greater community (b) Facilitate the establishment of support networks for people with aphasia and their Carers (c) Raise the profile and awareness of aphasia (d) Educate people with aphasia and their families, friends, professionals, and the greater public about aphasia (e) Support the establishment of a linked network of services (f) Be a local influence group to attract funding and media attention (g) Use aphasia-friendly communication to assist people with aphasia (h) Do all other things necessary or helpful to the above purposes