July 2009
Mannum, South Australia 5238
Issue number 37
Healthy Support for Mannum Residents Women’s Health Information and Support Group
Prostate Cancer Council of Australia
t has come to the attention of both the Mannum Hospital and Day Centre staff that there is a need in the community to have a support and information group for women who have been diagnosed with, or who are managing a serious health issue. We would like to offer a monthly service that will be able to inform you of treatments and ways of dealing with health issues in a supportive, confidential and caring environment. We hope to have guest speakers from a wide range of health areas who would be able to provide you with information on specific topics and subjects such as, breast and cervical cancer, arthritis, diabetes, menopause, and other women’s health issues. We are in our initial planning stage, but will probably hold our information sessions on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am. Everyone is most welcome. You don’t have to be diagnosed with an illness or disease to attend. If you would like more information, or would like to register, or have any suggestions about particular topics that you would like to know about please contact Gina on 8569 0200 or Louise on 8569 0219. Transport can be arranged for people who are unable to drive to the Day Centre so please don’t hesitate to call us!
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successful inaugural meeting of the Murray Bridge Prostate Cancer Support Group was held at the Our Well Being Place, 108 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge on May 7th 2009 with guest speaker Dr Andrew Mills who spoke in general on men’s health. A follow up meeting on Thursday 4th June, was a general discussion evening, at which time many of those present spoke of their concerns with regards to cancer, lead up to and follow up discussions. The aim of the support group is to encourage all men, with their wives and even family, to come and discuss all aspects relating to cancer, and listen to those members who have been through the ordeal. We are not able to give you professional advice, but can talk it over and possibly set you in the right direction. We do feel better if we can talk about cancer and it’s effect, rather than bottle it up. Anyone who is interested in these support group meetings, contact Trevor on 8569 1342 or Ron on 8532 3277. This group is open to all men as I believe prevention is much better than cure. If there is enough local interest we could look at forming a group here in Mannum. Information is available at:
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Meetings are normally first Thursday of each month at 7:30pm. Trevor Muirhead
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Teen Challenge and Headspace Opening of the Combined Youth Centre Monday 18th May ver 8 years ago some young people wanted to set up a Youth Café in Mannum for them and their friends to meet socially. In February 2001 the Convertible Café opened on Friday evenings during school terms at the Baptist Church House. In July 2004 Convertible Café became a branch of Teen Challenge South Australia with an opening attended by our Mayor Ian Mann. Teen Challenge, that celebrated its 50th year last year, is a highly successful International organisation that works predominantly in the area of Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and restoration of life controlling problems, but also
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works in the area of Early Intervention (which is our role) to help prevent the chronic spiral into addiction that we see destroy so many lives. In 2007 some young people wanted to start what are now known as TAG groups (Talk About God) to meet not just social but spiritual needs, exploring issues around meaning and purpose and faith. During 2008 the local youth started working hard on a Skate Park for Mannum. We are looking forward hopefully to start on that park by the old Primary School building in the next 2 months and are very excited about that.
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The Hall ow, it’s been all hands on deck at the Hall as we have been celebrating our 3rd birthday. It’s awesome looking back at the photo wall of everything we’ve accomplished. So many people have been through the doors (in fact 6,100 recorded visits) and we’re very proud to have grown and branched out in so many ways. Our birthday lunch was a great feast that everyone contributed to, so we had some great home cooked dishes as well as the easy items from the shop. The table was colourful with the helium balloon centre-piece, and the atmosphere was fun with games and lots of laughs.
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