- Posted on 30 Jul 2026
- 4-minute read
Stuttering can be life altering. For Jonathan Frogley, it became a catalyst for action.
Supported by a remarkable community of donors, Jonathan is speaking up for the stuttering community and raising funds for the Australian Stuttering Research Centre.
Jonathan Frogley lives with stuttering, but he doesn’t live quietly anymore.
These days, he chats openly with strangers at the supermarket and shares his experiences about stuttering online. In May, he completed a 100km Stride for Stuttering community fundraising run to support the work of the Australian Stuttering Research Centre (ASRC) at UTS.
The ASRC changed Jonathan’s life. With the Stride for Stuttering, Jonathan and a community of donors are changing the lives of others.
Learning to speak up
As a boy Jonathan used to do what many children who stutter do: he talked as little as possible.
Sometimes you don’t live the life you want because you’re so scared of getting caught stuttering, and unfortunately, that's how I lived a big part of my life.
It was at the ASRC, where Jonathan sought treatment as a teenager, that he finally began to break out of his shell.
As Australia’s leading stuttering research centre, the ASRC develops world-leading treatments for stuttering and anxiety for children, teenagers and adults.
This work, which includes delivering these programs at the ASRC in-house treatment centre, addresses the very real impacts that stuttering can have on a person’s life.
“Approximately 1 per cent of the population stutters. Through research, we’re building knowledge about its cause, its impact on those who stutter, and most importantly, how to deal with it clinically.” says the ASRC’s Associate Professor Robyn Lowe.
The ASRC’s Camperdown Program taught Jonathan to control his stuttering, while the iGlebe program helped him manage the social anxiety that often accompanies the condition. Together, these programs gave Jonathan the confidence to start living his life out loud.
From finding his voice to building a community
Now in his 20s, Jonathan is giving back to the centre that gave so much to him. Through Stride for Stuttering, he advocated for those who stutter, sharing his story and championing the ASRC.
Along the journey, he brought together a community of supporters who helped transform his vision into reality. By the time he completed the 100km run, 183 people had come together to raise over $27,000 for the ASRC.
Jonathan hopes these funds will provide access to treatment at the ASRC for those who cannot afford it, and assist with research.
“The generosity of Jonathan and his supporters will have a significant impact on the stuttering community. We are incredibly grateful for this support.” says Robyn.
Your gift to the ASRC can help people who stutter to live life out loud. Support the work of the ASRC here.
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