As with all life-threatening seizures, swift action is essential so correct diagnosis is paramount.

A stroke occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen - it is not a heart attack.

This year 60,000 strokes will occur in Australia - that's a stroke every 10 minutes - which means Stroke is Australia 's second biggest killer and a leading cause of disability.

The National Stroke Foundation has developed an acronym to remember the signs of stroke:

•  F - Facial Weakness
•  A - Arm weakness
•  S - Speech Difficulties
•  T - Time To Act

Please share this acronym with your children and friends to increase awareness of tihs debilitating concern.

More info
National Stroke Foundation