The National Stroke Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that works with the public, government, health professionals, patients, carers and stroke survivors to reduce the impact of stroke on the Australian community. Our challenge is to save 110,000 Australians from death and disability due to stroke over 10 years. We will achieve this by: Educating the public about the risk factors and signs of stroke and promoting healthy lifestyles;  Working with all stakeholders to develop and implement policy on the prevention and management of stroke; Encouraging the development of comprehensive and coordinated services for all stroke survivors and their families; and Encouraging and facilitating stroke research.

The Brisbane Writers Festival has held the place of Queensland''s premier literary event for twelve years. It brings the world of writing and ideas to Brisbane, and showcases the best of local, national and international writing to Brisbane, and to the world. For five days in September each year the festival takes over the spectacularly re-developed State Library of Queensland (next to the iconic Gallery of Modern Art and Queensland Art Gallery) in the South Bank cultural precinct alongside the Brisbane River.