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WELCOME to POLlO NETWORK VICTORIA |
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A service of Independence Australia
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Have you had Polio or know someone who has?
Between the 1930’s and 1960’s approx 70,000 Australians contracted Polio. Most people recovered from Polio with varying levels of disability, going on to lead active lives.
However, thousands of people now in their 40’s 50’s 60’s and older are experiencing what is called the Late Effects of Polio or Post Polio Syndrome.
Post Polio Syndrome is a set of unexpected new symptoms occurring some 15–40 years after the initial infection.
The Polio Network is a free service that provides relevant and accessible information, referral and support services to people who have had Polio, their families, carers and advocates.
Polio Network Services include:
Community and School Information Sessions
(please ring 9418 0411 to arrange a talk for your group)
16 state wide support groups
Quarterly newsletter: Polio Perspectives
Resources: Books/DVD’s/Video’s
Annual Polio Day
Promotion of Immunisation
The goals of the Polio Network are to:
- Provide current information on Polio and its possible late effects, and on the availability of community services to people who have had Polio, their families, carers and advocates;
Assist in the formation and networking of
community support groups for people who have had Polio;
Raise the awareness of issues affecting people who have had Polio within the wider community;
Promote immunisation as a means of Polio prevention and eradication;
Promote an awareness of the Polio Network to potential users, community support groups, service providers and health professionals.
