New research looking for LGBTIQ+ members living with a stroke

Over 440 thousand Australians are living with a stroke, according to a study by the Stroke Foundation in 2023, and it highlights how often a patient requires medical support for the rest of their lives.

But how can this support be catered for the LGBTIQ+ community living with a stroke? It’s the question PhD candidate at the University of Sydney Willian Kokay is asking.

Now he’s looking to research what LGBTIQ+ stroke survivors need for recovery regarding relationships, intimacy, sexual activity and gender expression.

For more information about the research, go to: https://tinyurl.com/LGBTQI-STROKE-STUDY

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Produced By: Natasha Bitancurt

Featured In Story: William Kokay – PhD candidate at the University of Sydney

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 7 October 2025