ABOUT

About Polio SA

A volunteer-run support group for South Australians living with the late effects of polio, started in 1991.

OUR STORY

How we started

In February 1991, Mrs Anesbury placed an advert in the Adelaide Advertiser inviting people who had had polio to a meeting at the Adelaide Town Hall.

The group formed to create a post-polio support group, help members support each other and work out how the medical profession could assist those affected.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Mission, values and purpose

  • Mission

    Our top priority is helping people affected by poliomyelitis.

  • Values

    Raising awareness and acceptance of the late effects of polio in the wider community.

  • Purpose

    Maintaining a post-polio support group, supporting each other and liaising with the medical profession.

WHAT WE DO

Practical help, funded by our community

Our services are funded by money we raise and a government grant. We do anything we can to assist a person living with post-polio syndrome.
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COMMITTEE

Meet the Polio SA committee

Our volunteer committee runs Polio SA, organises events and supports members. New committee members are always welcome. To join, call 0481 867 064  or email poliosa.office@gmail.com.

  • William Stock

    President

  • Paul Ainsworth

    Vice-President

  • Jarrad Benson

    Secretary

  • Neil Mullins

    Public Officer & Treasurer

  • Andrew Kyprianou

    Board member

  • Helen Stock

    Board member

  • Tony Benson

    Board member

  • Sandra Rowell

    Board member

  • Ian Wilson

    Board member

  • Kevin Leaney

    Board member

  • Mary Burford

    Board member

  • Jenny Panrucker

    Board member

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