Post Polio Victoria Inc (PPV) was formed in 2011 and is a volunteer-managed and staffed advocacy and information group.
PPV is managed by a Management Committee largely composed of people with polio. Under its constitution, two-thirds of the Committee and the President and Vice President must be people with polio.
PPV’s mission is to support people with polio to live as fully in the community as possible. There are an estimated over 40,000 people with polio in Australia. It seeks to do so by:
- Through engagement and collaboration with communities, we will advocate for the best outcomes and equal and equitable access for people with polio to enable all to thrive.
- Advocating on behalf of people with polio to levels of government, health institutions and health providers
- Providing information to people with polio concerning the provision of health services, government support and self-help
- Educating and raising awareness amongst health service providers and government about the health and support needs of people with polio
Where are they now?
With the passing of time, memories and stories of Polio sufferers and when Polio was at its peak have faded into a distant memory.
Sadly, polio survivors have become largely forgotten, and the challenges of daily life for them are out of public view.
The Post Polio Victoria committee push forward every day to create a greater awareness of those living with the outcomes of Polio, and encourage future support for Polio Survivors.
Click here to access the PPV Victoria Mission Statement
Supporters of Post Polio Victoria
We welcome all donations – Please click here to support Post Polio Victoria Inc.