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This study aimed to identify and compile available technological resources that cater to the specific needs of young adults (18\u201330 years) with stroke in Australia. An environmental scan was conducted from December 2023 to March 2024. Sources included websites, app stores, rehabilitation centres, hospitals, organisations, technology developers, and healthcare professionals. Of the 114 resources identified, 11% were for re-training limb movement, 40% for speech rehabilitation, 20% for medication reminders, and 29% were social media posts offering peer mentoring and support. Most limb movement (75%) and medication reminder (87%) apps were free. However, most speech therapy apps (78%) had associated costs. Social media posts were hosted on Facebook (64%), Instagram (21%), TikTok (9%), YouTube (3%), and other websites (3%). Forty-six percent of the social media posts targeting young stroke survivors did not specify the age group. 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