wellness, support services and healing
program 2013
• courses, workshops, seminars, retreats, events • support groups, counselling, mentoring, training
cancer support phone line (08) 9384 3544 • www.cancersupportwa.org.au
Cancer Support WA is a not-for-profit community organisation established in 1984. Cancer Support WA is the West Australian pioneer of the “wellness approach” to cancer, and continues to be a leading authority on cancer wellness. Cancer Support WA is the only independent cancer wellness organisation in Western Australia which supports people through every stage of every type of cancer. Over 29 years, we have helped and supported thousands of West Australian individuals and families dealing with cancer to achieve peace, wellness and healing.
mission To empower and support individuals and the community toward wellness, healing and sustainable health.
The wellness approach integrates wellbeing practices and natural therapies into a treatment program with the goal of restoring balance and harmony to the mind, body and soul of the person with cancer. This approach is complementary to oncology and mainstream medicine, and includes emotional and practical support, nutrition, yoga, meditation, positive lifestyle changes and access to balanced information. Cancer Support WA’s wellness programs, support services and resources are all designed to empower and support individuals and their families to implement lifestyle changes and positive strategies in their everyday lives to help on their cancer wellness journeys. Cancer Support WA’s main office is located at the heritage listed ‘Wanslea House’ in Cottesloe, Western Australia, with programs offered in Cottesloe, Armadale and other metropolitan and regional venues.
Contact
w www.cancersupportwa.org.au e info@cancersupportassociation.org.au ph (08) 9384 3544 (24 hours) a 80 Railway St Cottesloe WA, p PO Box 325 Cottesloe WA 6911
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message from the CEO We are pleased to launch our 2013 Program which includes new courses, programs and services to provide you with many opportunities to explore a variety of healing modalities, gain practical knowledge and skills to improve your health and wellbeing, and also deepen your understanding of yourself, your health, the world and your purpose within it. There is no doubt that cancer is a difficult journey and presents many challenges to individuals and families. Our dedicated wellness team have created a comprehensive and diverse program to ensure there is something for everybody, at every stage of cancer, recovery and health. Every component of our new program is designed to help empower and support people to face the challenges of cancer and survivorship with dignity and resilience. Our courses, seminars, retreats and support services all provide inspirational yet practical information and strategies which can be implemented in everyday life to improve wellbeing and outcomes from cancer. We invite you to visit our Cottesloe wellness centre which has become a place of learning, support and friendship for West Australian individuals and families journeying with cancer. In 2012, Cancer Support WA services were extended to Armadale where we now provide wellness and support programs in the SouthEast metropolitan area. This year’s program is again focused at Cottesloe and Armadale with more online content coming soon. Cancer can potentially be a positive turning point, and Cancer Support WA is here to help co-create a vibrant future of renewed vitality, health, healing and hope for all. We look forward to supporting you in 2013. Mandy BeckerKnox Chief Executive Officer
contents Cancer Wellness Centre update.......................4 Cancer Support WA program........................... 5 support services....................................................6 5 week wellness courses.....................................8 1 day cancer wellness workshop.....................9 wellness retreats................................................. 10 wellness programs............................................. 11 inspired living series.......................................... 12 Ian Gawler program........................................... 15 community events............................................. 16 weekly activities.................................................. 17 weekly timetable............................................ 19 monthly calendar............................................... 20 monthly guest speakers................................... 20 concert under the stars.................................... 22 you are beautiful................................................. 26 bali wellness and healing retreats................ 31 healthy habits week.......................................... 32 facilitator’s profiles............................................. 36 fundraising............................................................ 40 information & resources................................... 42 become a member............................................ 44 booking information......................................... 44 venue information............................................. 45 program sponsors & partners........................ 46 contact details..................................................... 46 adventure travel program............................... 47
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about Cancer Support WA
The new Cancer Wellness Centre has a mission of enabling collaboration among the leading cancer support organisations in Western Australia. Breast Cancer Care WA, melanomaWA and the Brady Cancer Support Foundation are joining Cancer Support WA onsite at Wanslea, which is being redeveloped by the National Trust to become the first holistic, integrative cancer wellness centre in Western Australia.
Cancer Support WA’s current home, Wanslea House in Cottesloe, is being restored and redeveloped by the National Trust to become the Cancer Wellness Centre. Due to open in February 2014, the Cancer Wellness Centre will be the leading cancer education and support facility in Western Australia.
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Each of the four organisations are represented on the Cancer Wellness Centre Management Committee which was formed in 2012 to establish a world class facility and ensure the continuation of the important work each of these organisations contributes to the fields of cancer support, education, post-treatment care and wellness. Within this new structure, Cancer Support WA is set to become the leading cancer wellness service provider in WA and an Australian authority on the integrative wellness approach to cancer. Development of the Cancer Wellness Centre is well underway and will continue throughout 2013. Because of the impact of the siteworks, most of Cancer Support WA’s client activities will be held at the nearby Cottesloe Civic Centre with some activities held at the Kookaburra Creek Retreat Centre in Armadale during 2013. Details about these venues on page 45. Significant funding for the Cancer Wellness Centre has come from Lotterywest, Brady Cancer Support Foundation, BHP Billiton and inkind contributions from the organisations sharing the facilities.
Cancer Support WA’s 2013 program comprehensively covers important areas of wellness and wellbeing. All of the activities, services and resources in our program are designed to be relevant and inspiring for people with cancer or other chronic illnesses and their carers and families. Many activities and courses are also suitable for anyone in the community interested in supporting their health and learning more about optimal wellness.
Support Services
• Support Groups - Cancer Wellness Support Group - Grief & Loss Support Group • Wellness counselling for emotional wellbeing • Mentoring • 24 hour cancer support phone line • Financial counselling • Advance care planning
Wellness Program • • • • • • • •
5 Week Wellness Courses – 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop Emotional Wellbeing Workshops Guest Speaker Program Inspired Living Series Regular Classes and Sessions Bali Wellness Retreats 1 Day Retreats
Information & Resources • Library & Resource Centre • Cancer Wellness Handbook • Cancer Care Packs • Wellness News magazine • Moss Reports • Referral Network
Community Events
• Annual Concert • Healthy Habits Week • Healthy for Life Cancer Prevention Program • Healing and Meditation Outreach Program • You Are Beautiful Exhibition • Adventure Travel Program
bookings & more information www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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cancer wellness centre update
Cancer Support WA program
Cancer Wellness Centre
Support Groups
Cancer Wellness Support Group
Our support groups enable people with cancer and their carers to discover new ways of coping; share their experiences with others going through something similar; exchange information and resources; develop a holistic approach to healing and be inspired by others on the journey to regaining wellness. Facilitated by Dr. Angela Ebert & Mike Sowerby. Tuesdays 10am-12pm weekly. No charge
Grief & Loss Support Group
Cancer Support WA’s Grief and Loss Group offers hope and healing to anyone bereaved or who has experienced a loss due to cancer. Grief is our natural response to losing someone or something that is deeply meaningful and precious to us. Grieving the loss of a loved one to cancer can be a profoundly isolating and personal experience. Yet shared in the presence of others whom recognise our hurt and sorrow, who have travelled this path themselves, offers an opportunity for support and reassurance steeped in care and compassion. Facilitated by Mike Sowerby. Last Thursday of each month 1pm-3pm. No charge
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Wellness counselling
Ongoing counselling sessions with a caring, compassionate professional could help you deal more effectively with the many issues, fears and emotions which arise on the cancer journey; gain clarity to make treatment decisions; give you the insight to grow from your experiences; and the peace of mind and heart needed to heal. Sessions are available at our Cottesloe centre, your home or hospital. Sessions with Fully Qualified Counsellors Mike Sowerby and Sue Etheridge. Sessions available by appointment.
Financial counselling
The financial impact of cancer on families cannot be underestimated. People with cancer may be able to access grants, subsidies, superannuation and insurance to help cover costs. In partnership with Financial Counselling Australia, Cancer Support WA offer an information referral service for people seeking free financial advice related to their cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by Dina Tabeart. No charge for referral service. Counselling sessions are free and provided by Financial Counselling Australia.
Advance care planning Counselling Fee Schedule Counselling session (one hour duration)
$50 members $75 public
Home/hospital visit
+ $15 travel fee
Counselling sessions are available free to any Cancer Support WA member who is experiencing financial hardship due to cancer. Please mention this at time of booking. Free counselling sessions are limited to one session (1 hour) a week per family.
Our Advance Care Planning Workshops explain how to prepare a Health Directive and how to document and make clear your wishes for health care treatment and end of life care, including the appointment of an enduring guardian who can make decisions on your behalf when you are no longer able to. The main purpose of an Advance Care Directive is to formally specify what sort of treatment you will endorse and consent to – well in advance. This becomes a legally binding document for doctors and health care providers to adhere to. Facilitated by Kim Greeve, Department of Health. 2013 Dates: 14 March and 12 Sept. Cost: No charge.
Mentoring
support services
support services
The Cancer Support WA Mentoring Program provides training in basic group and counselling skills, as well as providing a model for ongoing supervision and support for people seeking to run cancer support groups, regionally, remotely and within the Perth metropolitan area. The program is orientated towards developing skills specific to cancer support, including meeting the challenges of cancer diagnosis, carer support, and working with grief and loss. Provided by Mike Sowerby and Cathy Brown. Phone for more information.
Cancer support phone line
On the cancer journey many questions arise and the need for support can be quite immediate. Cancer Support WA offer a 24 hour phone support service. During the day you can speak with a member of the support team about issues arising from cancer or for information. After hours our operators can take your details and one of our counsellors will call you back. Phone (08) 9384 3544. 24 hours, 7 days a week.
bookings & more information www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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Journey to Wellness
This course introduces participants to the key areas of the wellness approach to cancer including: how to cope with cancer; lifestyle medicine; diet and nutrition; developing personal and practical resources; meditation and exercise; integrating natural medicine and complementary therapies. Informative, practical sessions and demonstrations with notes and home practices. ALL other Cancer Support WA weekly activities are FREE to participants during this 5 week course. Cottesloe Civic Centre, Tuesdays 1.30pm-3.30pm Start Dates: 5th Feb; 26th March; 4th June; 27th Aug; 29th Oct. Cost: $100 / $150
Eating for Cancer Recovery
This course includes detailed information on healing foods which assist recovery from cancer, and help prevent cancer from recurring, as well as practical demonstrations on how to prepare them. Sessions include: juicing, sprouting, raw food preparation, organic gardening. Includes juices, sprouts, recipes & great food. Cottesloe Civic Centre, Thursdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm Start Dates: 14th Feb; 18th Apr; 27th June; 26 Sept. Cost: $100 / $150
Introduction to Meditation
A structured course where participants are given lessons in simple meditation techniques to help concentrate better, meditate deeply, replenish energy levels, relax deeply, counter stress, cultivate inner peace and promote self-healing. Each week participants are guided in meditation to help them attain a peaceful, calm state of being. Notes are given weekly with supporting documentation. Cottesloe Civic Centre, Thursdays 4pm - 5pm Start Dates: 14th Feb; 18th Apr; 27th June; 26th Sept. Cost: $50 / $75
Absolute Beginners Healing Yoga
Our gentle yoga course is designed for absolute beginners and people with cancer or other health issues requiring a gentle, healing therapeutic approach. There is an emphasis on safely stretching, strengthening and relaxing; gaining a thorough understanding of yoga; and accessing the self-healing and relaxation potential of this healing art. Notes given weekly. Cancer Support WA, Tuesdays 4pm - 5pm. Start Dates: 5th Feb; 19th March; 4th June; 27 Aug; 29 Oct. Cost: $50 / $75
* Cost: members/public. Family members or carers can attend all these 5 week courses at no charge when accompanying the participant. Cost includes free one year Cancer Support WA membership.
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5 week courses • 1 day cancer wellness workshop
1 day cancer wellness workshop
5 week wellness courses
Meeting the Challenge
Meeting the Challenge is our 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop and is presented by Cathy Brown, Cancer Support WA’s wellness facilitator and herself a long-term survivor of secondary melanoma. Cathy knows what it takes to beat cancer! This powerful, informative 1 Day Workshop is the first step on your cancer wellness journey. The workshop is suitable for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer and their partners/carers looking for balanced, holistic information on how best to meet the challenges of cancer and integrate wellness strategies and natural healthcare into your cancer care plan. We have also produced a handbook which supplements this program and provides more detailed information on the topics covered which include: • how to deal with a cancer diagnosis and transform fear and uncertainty • lifestyle, exercise and dietary changes to help improve your outcome & prevent recurrence • learn how to meditate and relax, and experience a guided meditation • food & nutrition which may help you recover • session on complementary therapies by a qualified naturopath • question and answer session • how to use Meeting the Challenge: Handbook for People with Cancer Cancer Support WA (Cottesloe) 1st Friday of every month. Armadale: 15th March, 21st June, 20th September. Mandurah: 19th July. Joondalup: 26th July. Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm. Cost Free for members and their carers/$50 public. Cost includes free one year membership. See page 42 for more information about the handbook.
Meeting the Challenge Handbook is available for immediate download from our website. If you would like a printed copy mailed to you at no charge, phone the Cancer Support Phone Line.
bookings & more information www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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Emotional Wellbeing Workshops
A series of 3 workshops addressing deeper levels of healing and emotional wellbeing which arise on the cancer journey. These workshops are interactive and experiential. Explore fears and emotions in a supportive, safe environment in the tranquil bush setting of Kookaburra Creek Yoga Retreat Centre.
1 Day Weekend Retreats
Join Cancer Support WA’s inspiring wellness facilitators for a nurturing day of healing, sharing, learning and community. One retreat is at Kookaburra Creek Yoga Retreat Centre in Armadale, in a tranquil bush setting, with the other centrally located in Cottesloe at Cancer Support WA. The one day retreat program includes: • Healing Yoga, Breathwork & Deep Relaxation with Kathleen Kirby-Turner. Gentle, restorative yoga and breathwork to release blocked energy to restore vitality and health. Guided relaxation for deep healing. • Meditation & Expressive Arts Healing with Glenys Gibbs. Playfully connect with your healing potential through meditation and various art mediums. • Colourful Eating and Living with Ali Jardine. Prepare and enjoy superfood smoothies. Learn about the healing properties of colourful food. • Enjoy a lovingly prepared lunch of colourful, healing, nurturing vegetarian food. Facilitated by Glenys Gibbs, Kathleen Kirby-Turner and Ali Jardine. Retreat 1: Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre, 2nd June, 10am–4pm. Retreat 2: Cancer Support WA, 13th October, 10am – 4pm. Each retreat costs: $35/$50
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Bali Wellness Retreats
Our Bali retreats are held outside Ubud, the spiritual centre of Bali, and provide a quiet sanctuary where you can retreat from the stresses of everyday life to unwind, relax deeply, focus on healing and recovery, and participate in our specially designed wellness and healing program in the company of like-minded souls. The program includes daily guided meditation, relaxation, breathwork and gentle yoga. Also on the program are individual energy healing sessions, yoga therapy sessions, visits to ashrams, a traditional healer, healing waters and lost temple. Also sound journeys, chakra balancing meditations and attunements, massage, wellbeing lectures, plenty of time for rest. The retreats are fully catered with wholesome vegetarian organic food, juices and herbal tonics. See page 31. Wellness and Healing Retreat 7th-13th July. Yoga Healing 5th-12th October. Facilitated by Cathy Brown, Mandy BeckerKnox and Robert Becker. Cost per retreat: $1,700 members, $1,850 public.
Workshop 1: Stage 1 Shock and Horror When you are first diagnosed, your world as you know it turns upside down. There are more questions than answers and this workshop helps you to tap into your own wisdom and guidance. Workshop 2: Stage 2 Getting to the Nitty Gritty By this stage there are all sorts of emotions stirring which need to be addressed. ‘What if …’ and ‘Why me …’ are common questions which stir deep feelings and emotions which may have been buried for many years. These need to be addressed before you can move forward in life. Stage 3: Survive and Thrive What now? Living with uncertainty brings up all sorts of fears and emotions and now is the time to address them. Learning to trust the process of life and allowing it to unfold with grace. Workshop 1 on the 18th April; Workshop 2 on the 20th June and Workshop 3 on the 22nd August. All workshops from 10am to 3pm at Kookaburra Creek Centre. Cost: $50/$60
wellness programs
wellness retreats • wellness programs
wellness retreats
Guest Speaker Program
Our monthly Guest Speakers are leaders in their various fields and bring diversity to our wellness and healing program. Our remarkable Guest Speakers volunteer their time enabling us to offer these sessions at no charge, as a forum for people to open their minds and hearts to different ways of thinking, seeing and finding peace and healing. Our 2013 Guest Speakers include: February Ajahn Brahm – How to change your life March Chevonne Clasen – Unlock your health potential April Maya Mrkic – Gonging and Sound Healing May John Ross Appleton – Old Masters, Young Guns June Dr Joanne Samer - A Doctor’s Journey with Cancer July Dawn Meader – Healing Power of Creativity & Art August Dee Page – 3 Ways to Live Fully While Alive Sept Michele Alexander – Life skills to overcome cancer October Scott Russell Hill – Opening to Spirituality November Helen Frost – Give yourself more time, more quality, more hope: how to prevent & fight cancer December Ali Jardine – The Colour of Health 1st Tuesday of each month 6pm-8pm. Cottesloe Civic Centre. Please note our February Guest Speaker is 4pm-6pm. Bookings essential, no charge.
bookings & more information www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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A series of workshops, excursions and seminars to introduce participants to inspirational new ways of living in a way which promotes good health, wellbeing and community. We will add other Inspired Living events to our program throughout the year, so please ensure you are on our mailing list to be notified of these inspired events!
Women’s Sacred Healing Workshop - the work of Maya Tiwari Maya Tiwari (Mother Maya) is a highly renowned global spiritual teacher, Ayurvedic master and author of many remarkable books on healing. Maya visited Perth in 2012 and trained our female facilitators in “Uttara Vasti”, an Ayurvedic practice which brings women’s rhythms (even post menopausal) into harmony with the moon to reconnect women with the source of their power. It can be used as a healing program for women’s cancers, menstrual disorders, infertility and hormonal imbalance. The practices are suitable for women in all stages of life and health. The workshop includes a demonstration of Uttara Vasti, sound healing, meditation and chanting. Facilitated by Vanessa Jean Boscarello-Owens and Madeline Clare. 2 workshops: Thursday 2nd May at Cancer Support WA, Thursday 12th September Kookaburra Creek. From 12-3pm Cost: $15 / $20.
Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening Demonstration
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Visit to Bodhinyana Buddhist Monastery, Serpentine An invitation to Cancer Support WA members and friends to visit the Bodhinyana Buddhist Monastery in Serpentine on the 4th July. 8:45 am 10.30 am 12.00 pm 2.00 pm
inspired living series
inspired living series
Coach leaves Cancer Support WA, 80 Railway St, Cottesloe. Arrives by 10am. Sharing of Food. Early lunch and enjoy the gardens Talk and guided meditation by the Ven Abbot Ajahn Brahm Departure (coach arrives back by 3.00pm)
Please bring a plate of food for a shared lunch, which is the only meal of the day for the monks. Vegetarian pies, bakes, quiches, noodle/pasta/rice risotto dishes, salads, fruits, cheese and desserts are welcome. Meet at Cancer Support WA at 8.30am. If you would prefer to drive, please arrive at the monastery by 10am. Address: 216 Kingsbury Drive, Serpentine. $15 fee for those taking the coach. Bookings essential. Donations to the monastery on the day.
Perth’s Wellness Warriors - Activating Wellness 1 Day Workshop Revital Health presents Perth’s leading raw food, organic and wellness experts for an informative, interactive and fun day. Everything you need to know to activate optimal health and wellbeing.
TV & radio personality, Chris Ferreira has created a sustainable, beautiful family home on permaculture principles. Join Chris as he shows you how a typical home can be restored and retrofitted to become a sustainability icon. Come and see how they: slashed water use by 40%; turned the house and garden into a natural air-conditioner; created a beautiful native Waterwise and Fertiliserwise verge garden; created a productive, delicious and nutritious food gardens; made the garden a wonderful place for the children to play. Be inspired to do it too – on any budget!
Healing with Yoga – Donna Buchannon, Yoga Om The Power of Positive Thinking – Meredith Forder, Clear Thinking Healing with Raw Foods (& smoothie demo) – Heath and Emma, Raw Kitchen Why Organic? – Loren, Organic on Charles Save time and energy with Raw Food (raw lunch demo) – Karen Bartz, Fern Cafe Debunking myths of a plant based diet (dessert to go) – Jazz, Jodi, Scott & Mat, Revital Health Team What water should I drink? – Colin, Apostle Spring Water
Facilitated by Chris Ferreira. 2 workshops: Monday 8th April and Monday 16th Sept, 10.00–11.30am. Meet at 1 Mortlock Street, Hamilton Hill. Cost: $15 / $20 (cost includes morning tea). Bookings required as numbers limited.
Two workshops at Cancer Support WA. Saturday 2nd March and Saturday 12th October. From 9.30am to 4.30pm Cost: $120 members / $140 public. Fully catered - delicious raw food. bookings & more information www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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Ian Gawler program
Discover Your Ayurvedic Constitution Workshop Ayruveda is the ancient medical system of India. At the heart of Ayurveda is an understanding that each of us has a unique constitution comprised of the elements of earth, air, fire and water, and that all disease and ill health is an imbalance in the elements. Discovering your constitution is a powerful healing tool enabling you to make treatment, dietary and lifestyle choices which best supports your personal wellness and healing journey. Roopa Rao is one of Perth’s most highly regarded Ayurvedic physicians. She trained in India in medicine and Ayurveda and has gone on to establish the Ayurvedic program at the Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine and her own practice, helping many West Australians restore health and wellbeing through Ayurveda. Facilitated by Roopa Rao. 2 workshops: Thursday 21st March 1.30-3.30pm at Cottesloe Civic Centre and Thursday 14th November 10am-12pm at Kookaburra Creek. Date and Time to be advised. Cost: $15 / $20
Making You Shine Workshop for women with cancer A fun, interactive workshop for women to learn how COLOUR enhances your unique beauty, builds confidence and gives you access to the light within. Understanding and using colour correctly enhances your personality, creativity and style. Using colour is good for your health and wellbeing thus enabling you to grow, flourish and shine. Monique Leahy is a holistic Colour, Style and Image Consultant with a background as a Registered Nurse and in complementary health therapies. With Monique Leahy. Friday 16th Aug 1.30-3.30pm, Cottesloe Civic Centre. Cost: $15 / $20
Wu Tao Dance Wu Tao Dance is a gentle healing modality combining the play of dance with the wisdom of chinese medicine to balance the life force energy known as Qi. The gentle, flowing movements done to especially composed music create a profound sense of peace and harmony in the body and mind. Michelle Locke, the creator of Wu Tao will guide you through this deeply healing and enjoyable dance process with wisdom and fun! Suitable for all levels of fitness. With Michelle Locke. Friday 10th May, 1.30pm-3.30pm at Cottesloe Civic Centre. Cost: $15 / $20
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Cancer, Healing & Wellbeing 12 week course The Gawler Foundation’s Course Cancer, Healing and Wellbeing is facilitated by Cathy Brown, WA’s endorsed program leader. Consistent with the principles of integrated medicine, the program applies a self-help approach designed to improve both quantity and quality of life for people with cancer, enabling you to make informed, effective choices and better manage your own healing. Each 2.5 hour session focuses on a specific theme from Ian Gawler’s book’ You Can Conquer Cancer’. You will learn to activate the healing potential, relax and meditate, understand nutrition, develop coping strategies and find purpose in life. There is plenty of time to practice techniques as well as opportunity for discussion and questions. Facilitated by Cathy Brown. Cancer Support WA, 10am -12.30pm. Start dates: 12th Feb, 5th June Cost: $350/$400
Living Well, Being Well Weekend Workshop with Dr. Ian Gawler. South Perth,13th-14th April
Learn directly from the remarkable Dr Ian Gawler! These informative practical presentations are based on recent, groundbreaking research and Ian’s practical, experiential approach to healing cancer. You will learn how to awaken the connection between mind and body to regain balance in your life and find healing. Ian Gawler recovered from a terminal cancer diagnosis using these methods. He teaches with compassion, humour and personal insight. Saturday 13th April: Meditation and the Power of the Mind. Using meditation to manage and overcome cancer. Sunday 14th April: Living Well, Being Well. Learn about the foods and lifestyle which promote disease reversal and wellness. South Perth Community Centre, 10am-4pm. $125 per day or $220 both days. Bookings essential. Preorder lunch when booking. See page 25 for details of the evening event. An Intimate Evening with Ian on the 4th April.
bookings & more information www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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Annual Concert Under the Stars
Join us on Saturday, 2nd March for our Annual Concert Under the Stars. Each year’s concert is a chance for our community to gather together and be entertained by outstanding performers and healing artists. The 2013 concert features Raje Deva and Scott Mitchell and One Tribe Sound Healing. A night to inspire! See page 22
Reiki is a gentle healing art which brings peace and calm to the recipient. In partnership with the International Institute for Reiki Training, reiki and meditation practitioners are able to visit homes or hospitals to provide a reiki session or guided mediation for people with cancer and/or family members.
You Are Beautiful Exhibition
Cancer Support WA has developed a workplace and schools program to educate adults and children on staying healthy for longer and preventing cancer as well as other chronic illness. See Cancer Support WA website for more details.
You are Beautiful is a unique fundraising event organised by Cancer Support WA in partnership with celebrity photographer Robbie Merritt, Panther Graphics and various sponsors. The You are Beautiful concept is about celebrating life and inner beauty, and bringing awareness to the work Cancer Support WA has been doing for West Australians with cancer for the past 29 years. See page 26 for more details
Adventure Travel Program
Healthy Habits Week
Healthy for Life Starts Now Cancer Prevention Program
Cancer Support WA has partnered with Inspired Adventures to offer annual life-changing journeys to amazing destinations with a focus on fundraising for Cancer Support WA. The program will be launched soon with the first trip being a trek along the Great Wall of China in April 2014. Details will be released from April 2013. See page 47
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Healing & Reiki Outreach program
A community based event where participants in work places, schools, institutions and individuals give up their bad habits and be super-healthy for 1 week. Participants are sponsored by family, friends, colleagues and employers to make this the healthiest week of their lives so far and to raise funds for Cancer Support WA. Lots of great activities during the week to inspire and motivate. See page 32
Wellness Walking Group
Energy Healing
Meditation Made Easy
Sound Healing
Walking along the stunning Cottesloe beachfront is the perfect exercise for people with cancer. Our walking group gives you the opportunity to meet others and make connections, while maintaining your wellbeing and fitness. Facilitated by Cancer Support WA wellness team and volunteers. Monday mornings at 8am, meet at the Blue Duck Cafe, North Cottesloe Beach. No charge.
Meditation is a safe and simple way to balance and harmonise the physical, emotional, and mental states. Benefit from the value of Meditation to alleviate suffering and promote healing. Weekly Meditation Made Easy sessions introduce participants to different fully guided meditation techniques. Supporting notes provided. Facilitated by Bavali Hill and Michael Sandford. Mondays 9.30-11.30am at Cottesloe Civic Centre. Cost: $5/$10
Qi Gong
A traditional Chinese mind-body practice that uses meditation, breathing control and movement to balance the flow of energy (qi) through the body to help healing to occur and ease cancer symptoms such as fatigue. This is a gentle, meditative and therapeutic systems of exercise suitable for people with cancer. Facilitated by Glenys Brown Wednesdays 1:30-3pm at Cottesloe Civic Centre. Cost: $5/$10
The energy healing provided by Chiu Chi Wen is based on the Pranic Healing method. It is a powerful and effective, non-invasive, no-touch energy healing that uses the lifeforce that flows through all living things to address physical and emotional imbalances. Facilitated by Chiu Chi Wen, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 4-6pm at Cottesloe Civic Centre. Cost: $5/$10 Experience the exquisite, transformative and deep relaxation of healing instruments including the didgeridoo, crystal bowls, bells and more. Followed by afternoon tea featuring homemade Chai tea and delicious bliss balls. Facilitated by Julian Silburn and Silke Steuxner, 3rd Tuesday of each month, 4-6pm at Cottesloe Civic Centre. Cost: $18/$25
Tai Chi
Classes will introduce participants to the gentleness of Tai Chi’s movements, ensuring that anyone practising obtains greater strength while developing flexibility and suppleness. Facilitated by Claire Pope Mondays 11am-12pm at Cottesloe Civic Centre. $5/$10.
bookings & more information www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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community events • weekly activities
weekly activities
community events
Reflexology applies pressure, stretching and movement to the feet and hands to trigger corresponding parts of the body. It complements standard medical care by relaxing the body and reducing stress. Facilitated by Udo Kannapin Fridays from 10am at Cancer Support WA, Cottesloe. Cost: $50 Appointments required.
Healing Yoga
Taking inspiration from Iyengar and Vinyasa, the classes emphasise relaxation, breath awareness, gentle movement and meditation. Sequences and practices are designed to be suitable for people with cancer, and are taught with great care and compassion. Facilitated by Madeline Clare. Thursdays from 10 -11.30am at Cancer Support WA. Cost: $5/$10.
Meditative Arts Healing Circle
Arts therapy explores those areas of your experience that words often cannot express, enabling the releasing of fear and a re-alignment with your inner healing resources for deeper awareness, selfempowerment and more peace and harmony in your life, despite difficulties. Expressive Arts Healing Circle is facilitated by Glenys Gibbs in two 5 week courses. At Cottesloe Civic Centre Cost: $60/$75
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Reiki Community Clinic
Monday evening, Tuesday afternoon
weekly timetable Monday
Tuesday
The International Institute for Reiki Training (IIRT) and Reiki Association (WA) Inc. have partnered with Cancer Support WA to provide reiki as a community service to our members and the broader West Australian community.
8-9am Wellness Walking Group Free
10am-12pm Cancer & Carers Support Group Free
9.30-11am Meditation Made Easy $5/$10
12-1.30pm Reiki Clinic Free
Reiki is an energy based therapy which promotes healing and overall wellness. A trained, accredited reiki practitioner uses his or her hands to transmit energy to the recipient. Reiki has been proven to help with pain management, relaxation and the side effects of cancer treatment.
11am-12pm Tai Chi $5/$10
Reiki healing sessions are also available to people with cancer, who are unable to travel, in their homes or hospital through our Reiki Outreach Program. Reiki in this context can be profoundly relaxing and help the recipient to be at peace. Please phone to enquire or make a booking. Bookings essential for Monday Clinic. Two 30 minute timeslots available: 7pm-7.30pm and 7.45pm8.15pm. Initial consultation is free, subsequent bookings $15. Book online. Tuesday afternoon sessions are for 15 minutes and there is no charge.
12.30-2.30pm 5 Week Meditative Arts Healing Circle $60/$75 7-7.30pm Reiki Clinic $15 7.45-8.15pm Reiki Clinic $15
1.30-3.30pm 5 Week Journey to Wellness $100/$150* 1-4pm Counselling $50/$75
Wednesday 9.30am-4pm Counselling (Individual, Family, Group) $50/$75
Thursday 9.30am-4pm Counselling (Individual, Family, Group) $50/$75
10.00am-12.30pm 12 Week Gawler Foundation Program $350/$400*
9.30am-10.45pm Gentle Healing Yoga $5/$10
1.30pm-3.00pm Qi Gong $5/$10
1-3pm Grief and Loss Support Group Free 1.30-3.30pm 5 Week Eating for Recovery Course $100/$150*
4-5pm 5 Week Absolute Beginners Yoga $50/$75*
Friday 9.30am-4.30pm 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop - Meeting the Challenge 1st Friday of each month Cottesloe. See monthly program for Armadale, Mandurah and Joondalup dates. Free/$50* Sessions from 10am Reflexology $50
4-5pm 5 Week Introduction to Meditation Course $50/$75*
4-6pm Sound Healing $18/$25 3rd Tuesday of each month 4-6pm Energy Healing $5/$10 2nd Tuesday of each month 6-8pm Special Guest Speaker 1st Tuesday of each month
Cottesloe Civic Centre Broome St, Cottesloe See page 45 for venue information.
Cancer Support WA 80 Railway St, Cottesloe
Kookaburra Creek Retreat Centre 210 Carradine Rd, Bedfordale
Cost: members price / public price
Other venues. Check program.
* bookings = 1 full year membership in fee & more informationincluded www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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weekly timetable
Reflexology
Friday 1st Feb 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop see page 9
Tuesday 5th Feb How to change your life - Ajahn Brahm
Wednesday 13th Feb 12 Week Gawler Foundation Program See page 15
Thursday 14th Feb 5 Week Introduction to Meditation Course see page 8
Tuesday 5th Feb 5 Week Journey to Wellness Course See page 8
Tuesday 5th Feb 5 Week Absolute Beginners Yoga Course See page 8
Thursday 14th Feb 5 Week Eating for Recovery Course see page 8
Tuesday 19th Feb Sound Healing Journey see page 17
February Guest Speaker
Ajahn Brahm - How to change your life Be inspired by the extraordinary spiritual leader Ajahn Brahm who shares his stories and how you can change your life through understanding and stilling the mind. There will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and experience the power of meditation. Ajahn Brahm is the Abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery, in Serpentine, Western Australia, the Spiritual Director of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia, Spiritual Adviser to the Buddhist Society of Victoria, Spiritual Adviser to the Buddhist Society of South Australia, and is currently working with monks and nuns of all Buddhist traditions to establish the Australian Sangha Association. In 2004, Ajahn Brahm was awarded the John Curtin Medal for his vision, leadership and service to the Australian community. He has also written two books including Opening the Door of Your Heart and Mindfulness, Bliss and Beyond: A Meditator’s Handbook.
4pm-6pm Tuesday 5th Feb. Cottesloe Civic Centre. No charge.
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Friday 1st March 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop see page 9 Tuesday 5th March Unlock Your Health Potential – Chevonne Clasen Tuesday 19th March Sound Healing Journey see page 17
Sat 2nd March Annual Concert under the Stars see page 22
Sat 2nd March Wellness Warriors Activating Wellness 1 Day Seminar. See page 13
Thursday 14th March Advance Care Planning See page 7
Friday 15th March 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop, Armadale see page 9
Tuesday 19th March 5 Week Absolute Beginners Yoga see page 8
Tuesday 26th March 5 Week Journey to Wellness Course see page 8
March Thursday 21st March Discover Your Constitution using Ayurveda. Find out your constitution to develop a diet, lifestyle and treatment plan. See page 14 Thursday 28th March Financial Planning for People with Cancer see page 7
March Guest Speaker
Chevonne Clasen – Unlock your health potential Chevonne will share her extensive knowledge and experience working with cancer patients in the field of DNA testing to reveal how you can unlock the full potential of your health through gene testing. DNA testing allows you to take a truly preventative, predictive and proactive approach to your health. By doing a simple once-only saliva test, you can discover your nutrigenomic DNA blueprint and learn how to match your nutrition, lifestyle and supplements to your individual genetic make-up to unlock your full health potential, increase vitality and prevent chronic disease. Chevonne is a highly qualified and experienced Naturopathic Medicine Physician, Acupuncturist, public speaker and health writer. She is the founder and owner of the Remede Centre in Mosman Park.
6-8pm, Tuesday 5th March. Cottesloe Civic Centre. No charge. bookings & more information www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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february, march
February
featuring One Tribe Sound Healing & Raje Deva and Scott Mitchell
Join us on the Wanslea lawns for a beautiful, balmy night under the Gum Trees in Cottesloe! A magical night to remember under the stars featuring outstanding performers who will take you on a soulful sound journey through song, chants, sitar, didjeridu and drums. Raje Deva’s beautiful voice and angelic renditions of the sacred mantras is a gift from the Gods. Accompanied by Scott Mitchell on the sitar and other musicians, this performance will awaken your heart and soul to the healing chants of many traditions. Following Raje and Scott, One Tribe will take you on a deep, mystical sound healing journey under the stars. Using instruments which produce healing frequencies specific to the human body, One Tribe will not only entertain but also help unlock your healing potential. Tickets can be booked online www.cancersupportwa.org.au
event sponsored by Town of Cottesloe
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Saturday 2nd March 6.30pm-9.00pm. On the lawns next to Cancer Support WA. Enter 80 Railway St, Cottesloe. Bring: A picnic dinner. A comfortable folding chair or rug, pillow, shawl or light blanket and a TORCH. Cost: $25 public, $20 members. Children free. Book in advance online. Tickets also available on the night. * this event follows the 1 Day Wellness Warriors Seminar. See page 13.
Tues 2nd April Gonging and Sound Healing - Maya Mrkic Tues 16th April Sound Healing see page 17 Thurs 18th April 5 Week Eating for Recovery Course see page 8
Fri 5th April 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop see page 9
Mon 8th April Sustainable Living & Organic Gardening see page 12
Thurs 18th April Emotional Wellbeing Workshop 1 see page 11
Thurs 18th April 5 Week Introduction to Meditation Course see page 8
April
concert under the stars • april
Concert under the Stars
Thurs 4th April An Intimate Evening with Ian Gawler. See page 25 Saturday & Sunday 13th, 14th April Ian Gawler Weekend Workshop. See page 15
April Guest Speaker
Maya Mrkic - Gonging and Sound Healing Join sound healer, musician and visionary artist Maya Mrkic for a gonging session with the giant Mayan gongs and talk on the history and healing properties of the Gongs and their astounding healing properties. Gongs are made by combining certain metals in intense heat and exist for hundreds of years, long after we have gone, maturing in sound. Sound Healing or Gonging in this case, is very gentle and non invasive. It has been used for thousands of years in many cultures around the world. On a spiritual level it helps to release blockages, making it easier to understand current problems or long term feelings of being “stuck”. This session is a unique opportunity to experience these ancient gongs, and meet Maya, a remarkable artist and healer who has touched the lives of many people through her art and gonging sessions.
6-8pm, Tuesday 2nd April. The Cottesloe Civic Centre. No charge. bookings & more information www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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May
Friday 3rd May 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop see page 9 Tuesday 7th May Old Masters Young Guns - John Ross
Monday 6th May 5 Week Meditative Arts Healing Circle 5 Week Course see page 18 Tuesday 21st May Sound Healing Journey see page 17
May Guest Speaker
John Ross Appleton - Old Masters, Young Guns Join John Ross Appleton for an exciting and interactive session that will bring together the wisdom of the masters and show you how to make it relevant to your everyday life, your work, your passion and your healing journey. John Ross will share the ideas, thoughts and teachings of those who came before us which are reflected in his latest book ‘Old Masters, Young Guns’. Many of these ideas, teachings and thoughts reach back through the mists of time – from the Buddha, the Bible and beyond. Some come from modern entrepreneurs such as Sir Richard Branson and Robert Kiyosaki, while the inspirational authors and speakers of the 1930s and 1950s (Napoleon Hill, Earl Nightingale, Dale Carnegie, Norman Vincent Peale and others) are also represented in John’s work. John journeyed through cancer many years ago as a carer to his wife and has a profound understanding of how to apply the wisdom of the masters to increase personal wellbeing and fulfilment. John will sign copies of his book ‘Old Masters, Young Guns’ which will be available for sale at this event.
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6pm-8pm Tuesday 7th May. Cottesloe Civic Centre. No charge.
A New Way of Living
dr. ian gawler • april, may
Fri 10th May Wu Tao Dance Workshop. Gentle, flowing movements done to especially composed music to create a profound sense of peace and harmony. See page 14
Thurs 2nd May Womens’ Sacred Healing workshop. Attune to the rhythms of nature, share, meditate and find healing see page 12
An Intimate Evening with Dr. Ian Gawler Dr Ian Gawler is Australia’s best-known cancer survivor, advocate of a healthy lifestyle and best-selling author of self-help books. Ian has helped thousands of Australians convert hope into good health and genuine peace of mind, with many healing from life-threatening disease.
Claremont Yacht Club
Join Dr. Ian Gawler and WA media personality Verity James at the beautiful Claremont Yacht Club on the Swan River for a lively, insightful evening of talks on the New Way of Living. With increasing cancer and chronic disease rates, it is obvious we can’t sustain our current lifestyles and expect to live long and healthy lives. Based on research, experience and profound wisdom, Ian shares the new way of living which will support longevity for individuals, communities and the planet.
Portrait by Robbie Merritt for Cancer Support WA’s You Are Beautiful Exhibition
On the evening the revised edition of Ian’s best-seller “You Can Conquer Cancer” will be launched by inspirational Perth businessman, author and melanoma survivor Ross Taylor. Cost includes cocktail style food, dessert and drinks. On the night there will be a fantastic silent auction to raise money for Cancer Support WA’s Cancer Care Pack Appeal. Our first You Are Beautiful portrait will be displayed and auctioned. Thursday 4th April, 7pm to 9.30pm. Claremont Yacht Club. $70 per person/ or $700 table of 10. See page 15 for details of Ian Gawler’s Perth Weekend Workshops on the 13th-14th April
Verity James
bookings & more information www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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an exhibition celebrating the beauty of West Australian cancer survivors
You are Beautiful is a unique photographic exhibition celebrating the life and stories of cancer survivors. Organised by Cancer Support WA in partnership with celebrity photographer Robbie Merritt, Panther Graphics and other sponsors, the aim of You are Beautiful is to bring awareness to the untold stories of people with cancer, and to raise funds for Cancer Support WA. Up to 100 large format portraits will be reproduced on high quality tempered glass creating powerful, high-impact images displayed with the personal stories of each person featured for our You Are Beautiful exhibition and book.
Perth Town Hall Exhibition
Exhibition will be open to the public from the 30th June-12th July at the Perth Town Hall, Barrack St, Perth CBD. Exhibition catalogue featuring images and stories for sale at the venue and online. Free entry.
Gala Evening & Exhibition Launch
The formal Gala and exhibition opening will feature our event ambassadors who will unveil their portraits and share their stories, live entertainment and delectable food and wine. A unique, inspiring and beautiful night to remember! Perth Town Hall. Saturday 29th June 7pm-10pm. Please book Gala Evening in advance as numbers are limited to venue capacity. To sign up as a participant or sponsor a portrait contact Cancer Support WA or go to www.cancersupportwa.org.au. More information on page 41.
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Sun 2nd June Wellness Retreat see page 10 Wed 5th June 12 Week Gawler Foundation Program see page 15 Thurs 20th June Emotional Wellbeing Workshop 2 see page 11
Tues 4th June A Doctor’s Journey with Cancer - Dr Joanne Samer Fri 7th June 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop see page 9 Thurs 27th June 5 Week Eating for Recovery Course see page 8
Tues 4th June 5 Week Journey to Wellness Course see page 8
Tues 4th June 5 Week Absolute Beginners Yoga see page 8
Tues 18th June Sound Healing Journey see page 17
Fri 21st June 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop, Armadale see page 9
Thurs 27th June 5 Week Intro to Meditation Course see page 8
June june • you are beautiful
you are beautiful
Sat 29th June You are Beautiful Gala Evening and Exhibition Opening see page 26 30th June -12 July You are Beautiful Photographic Exhibition see page 26
June Guest Speaker
Dr. Joanne Samer – A Doctor’s Journey with Cancer How do you decide what will be best for you and your family as you deal with the choices for your treatment and care? What happens when the treatment options run out? Who takes control of your care – you or your Doctor? What if you don’t get on with your Doctor? What if your cancer may affect other family members and their risk of getting the same illness? Should you change your diet, meditate and become a new age, sensitive “cancer guru”? To discover your own personal answers to these complex questions that most cancer patients face at some stage in their journey, come along and hear Dr Joanne Samer, a local medical practitioner who has faced all of these and more and found her own answers. Joanne was diagnosed with Medullary Thyroid Cancer 18 years ago when her only son was just 2 years old. In addition, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis not many years before, adding to the complexity of the health issues she has faced over the years. Ironically, MS and cancer share many similar management issues so Joanne’s learning and journey have been all the more powerful for the double diagnosis of living with two life threatening diseases – both of which are still a threat to Dr Samer’s life.
6pm-8pm Tuesday 4th June. Cottesloe Civic Centre. No charge.
bookings & more information www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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Thurs 4th July Visit to Bodhinyana Buddhist Monastery, Serpentine. Travel by coach for a beautiful day with Ajahn Brahm and the Serpentine monks. see page 13
Tues 2nd July Healing power of Creativity & Art Dawn Meader
Fri 5th July 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop see page 9
Fri 19th July 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop, Mandurah
Thurs 25th July Financial Planning for people with cancer see page 7
Tues 23rd July Sound Healing Journey see page 17
Fri 26th July 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop, Joondalup see page 9
7th-13th July Bali Wellness & Healing Retreat. Join us for a week of deep healing, relaxation and joy in our private retreat centre in the hills near Ubud. See page 31 Mon 29th July 5 Week Meditative Arts Healing Circle see page 18
July Guest Speaker
Dawn Meader - healing power of creativity & art Join Dawn and experience the power of creating. Dawn’s workshops are based on the belief that we are all infinitely creative and knowing – if only we can get out of the way and allow ourselves to just be. This session is sure to be a lot of fun with all participants involved in the creative process. When we paint from that part of ourselves that is naturally all knowing, joyful and free our souls dance in delight. Other areas of our lives start to unlock and we can create and manifest more easily. Dawn has been a successful practicing artist for the last 24 years in Australia and California. Her love for teaching and getting in touch with the higher self through art and visualization has led her to inspire many students to not only learn how to draw and paint, but step further into their own authenticity.
August Friday 2nd Aug 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop. See page 9
Tuesday 6th Aug 3 ways to live fully while alive - Dee Page
Tuesday 20th Aug Sound Healing Journey see page 17
Thursday 22nd Aug Emotional Wellbeing Workshop 3 see page 11
Tuesday 27th Aug 5 Week Journey to Wellness Course see page 8
Tuesday 27th Aug 5 Week Absolute Beginners Yoga see page 8
Friday 16th Aug Making You Shine Workshop for women with cancer. Find your unique colours and learn to shine! see page 14
August Guest Speaker
Dee Page - 3 ways to live fully while alive Join Dee Page, speaker, writer, artist, singer and live-life mentor. She survived malignant cancer three times, beyond being advised on two occasions to prepare to die. In the bleak reality of her diagnosis she harnessed her will to live and found herself living a vital life. In 1989, Dee became a crusader to change the world’s approach to cancer. For the next twentythree years she taught what she had learned internationally. She facilitated healing and personal growth in others’ lives, including people with cancer and other degenerative diseases, people dealing with life changes, and clinical and medical practitioners. In her persentation for Cancer Support WA , Dee will tickle your imagination, inspire you in your resolve to be well, and share three key points on how to live fully while you are alive.
6pm-8pm Tuesday 6th Aug. Cottesloe Civic Centre. No charge.
6pm-8pm Tuesday 2nd July. Cottesloe Civic Centre. No charge.
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july • august
July
Sunday 1st - Saturday 7th September Healthy Habits Week. It’s never too late to be healthy. Get sponsored to make this the healthiest week of your life so far. Lots of great activities during the week to inspire and motivate. see page 30
Tuesday 3rd Sept How to use life skills to overcome cancer Michele Alexander
Friday 6th Sept 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop see page 9
Thursday 12th Sept Womens’ Power to Heal see page 12
Thursday 12th Sept Advance Care Planning see page 7
Monday 16th Sept Sustainable Living and Organic Gardening see page 12
Tuesday 17th Sept Sound Healing see page 17
Friday 20th Sept 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop, Armadale see page 9
Thursday 26th Sept 5 Week Eating for Recovery Course see page 8
Thursday 26th Sept 5 Week Absolute Meditation Course see page 8
September Guest Speaker
Michele Alexander - Life skills to overcome cancer Michele was 47 when she found a lump in her breast three years ago. Married with a 10 year old son and a business coaching business franchise, she was not about to let this life threatening illness bring her down. Instead she used all the knowledge, experience and life skills which she had built a career on to handle the challenges she was facing in her own life. This was a matter of putting what she preached into practice – and her life literally depended upon it. Michele will share the strategies she used to regain her health and find her life purpose. These strategies are simple to apply and you can use them right away, so bring a pen and paper.
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6pm-8pm Tuesday 3rd Sept. Cottesloe Civic Centre. No charge.
Bali Wellness & Healing Retreats
July & October Retreats in the spiritual heart of Bali
In our healing sanctuary in the hills outside Ubud, miles away from the stresses of everyday life, your senses are soothed, your body relaxes and begins to heal, your energy is restored and your worries and fears fall away. There is nothing to do but surrender to the beauty and tranquility of the moment... Sometimes it is necessary to physically retreat from the busyness and stresses of life for a short period of time so that healing and recovery become your main and sole focus. Our 6 day retreat program is specially designed to take you deeper on the healing journey than you could otherwise go, in the company of like-minded souls. Our July Retreat (6 nights, 7th-13th July) is facilitated by Cathy Brown and Mandy BeckerKnox and the focus is on deep rest, gentle cleansing of the body, restoration of the body’s energies and connecting with the inner self for the purposes of healing. The October Retreat (7 nights, 5th-12th Oct) is run by Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre and facilitated by Mandy BeckerKnox and Robert Becker. The focus is on the transformational practices of yoga and meditation which bring about peace, happiness and healing. Both retreats are gentle and no experience is required. Wellness & Healing Retreat 7th-13th July, 6 nights. Yoga & Meditation Retreat 5th-12th Oct, 7 nights. Cost: $1,700 / $1,850 per retreat. More information, full program and registration details on our website.
Retreat programs include – • Individual sessions: - energy healing & transformation - personalised yoga therapy - traditional Balinese massage • Daily group sessions: - healing yoga & breathwork - guided meditation & relaxation - chakra balancing & sound healing meditation • pure, organic vegetarian meals, juices, smoothies & herbal tonics daily • visits to traditional Balinese healer, traditional ashrams, healing waters and meditation in lost temple • time for rest & rejuvenation
bookings & more information www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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september • bali wellness retreats
September
1st-7th September. Get sponsored to give up your bad habits and be healthy for a week!
Friday 4th Oct 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop see page 9
5th-12th Oct Yoga & Meditation Healing Retreat, Bali. see page 31
Do you want to give up chocolate, staying up too late, drinking too much coffee, working too hard, watching too much tv, checking your email too frequently or any other bad habit? Why not challenge yourself to give them up and be super-healthy – just for a week.
Saturday 12th Oct Wellness Warriors Activating Wellness Seminar. see page 13
Sunday 13th Oct 1 Day Wellness Retreat see page 10
Tuesday 15th Oct Sound Healing see page 17
All of us have habits which aren’t conducive to good health. What we may not realise is that in the long term these habits can contribute to disease, particularly cancer. It’s never too late to make lifestyle changes and it’s never too late to be healthy. In fact it can be fun to be healthy if you get your family, friends and colleagues involved.
Monday 21st Oct 5 Week Meditative Arts Healing Circle Course see page 18
Tuesday 29th Oct 5 Week Journey to Wellness Course see page 8
Tuesday 29th Oct Absolute Beginners Yoga 5 Week Course see page 8
At Cancer Support WA we promote healthy lifestyle choices which lead to a long life, good health and happiness. We have seen many people recover from cancer through making changes to their everyday lives which address stress levels, diet, exercise and emotional wellbeing. We understand that it is hard to change, which is why we have developed a program of activities and services to support people on their wellness journeys. By participating in Healthy Habits Week you will be supported to be as healthy as you can possibly be for 1 week (and hopefully longer!) We encourage workplaces, schools, institutions and individuals to get involved. Participants can seek sponsorship from their community to help them reach their goals to make this the healthiest week of their lives so far and to raise funds for Cancer Support WA. Lots of great events are planned during the week.
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Tue 1st Oct Opening to Spirituality Scott Russell Hill
October Thursday 24th Oct Cancer Support WA AGM 6pm-8pm. Our AGM is a celebration of our past year’s achievements and a presentation of our visioning for the year ahead and future. See page 44
October Guest Speaker
Scott Russell Hill - Opening to Spirituality As his head slipped below the water’s surface one last time, Scott Russell took his last breath at the age of seven. Miraculously, he escaped an unscheduled passing. Restoration of life, however, was not his only blessing. Scott resurfaced with a sixth sense. Despite this, Scott’s professional career didn’t begin in the spiritual field. It began as a messenger at Parliament House, and then as a DJ and journalist.
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, but by the end of the week you will feel fantastic and very proud of having overcome years of bad habits and committing to a healthy, new you.
Scott’s life looked normal on the outside, but inwardly he was experiencing an unusual mix of spiritual and psychic encounters. Demand for his ‘talent’ grew rapidly and Scott started ‘reading’ full-time and writing his first book, Caught Between Two Worlds (1995). Other books soon followed Psychic Detective, and Truth & Lies of the New Age. Sure to be a fascinating, insightful and interactive evening. Don’t miss it!
To sign up or sponsor a participant go to: www.cancersupportwa.org.au.
6pm-8pm Tuesday 1st October. Cottesloe Civic Centre. No charge.
More information for participants on page 41.
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healthy habits week • october
Healthy Habits Week
November Thurs 7th Nov Financial Planning for people with cancer. See page 7
Tuesday 5th Nov Foods which prevent and fight cancer – Helen Frost Tuesday 19th Nov Sound Healing Journey see page 17
Thursday 14th November Discover Your Constitution using Ayurveda. Knowing your constitution is essential to developing a nutrition, lifestyle and treatment plan which works for you. See page 14
Helen Frost - Give Yourself More Time, More Quality, More Hope: how to prevent & fight cancer Helen Frost is Australia’s Leading (and Funniest) Nutrition Educator from RedHot Health. In this talk she will share amazing insights into how to use food in the most beneficial and positive ways. The timing and quality of food is often a poor second cousin to other forms of treatment yet after the air you breathe and the water you drink, it is the next essential lifeline. We sometimes think we eat well but do we really eat well enough to give ourselves the best chance and life extension. Get some HOT tips and learn about: The foods that feed cancer The muscle and strength foods The calming and uplifting foods The defence and protection foods
Friday 6th Dec 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop see page 9
Thursday, 19th December, 6pm-8pm Christmas Celebration. Members and volunteers are invited to join the Board and Wellness Team for a touching Gratitude & Remembrance Ceremony and our Annual Christmas Party.
December Guest Speaker
November Guest Speaker
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Tuesday 3rd Dec The Colour of Health Ali Jardine
november • december
Friday 1st Nov 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop. See page 9
December
• The fight back foods • The energy and staying power foods • The rebuilding and healing foods
Ali Jardine - The Colour of Health “Colour saved my life and brightened up my world when I did not want to be here!” Retreating herself in deep meditation brought on by some life changing experiences, Ali discovered the magic healing and enlightening properties of colour. The peace and tranquility she found within was a safety mechanism to escape from the reality that she was faced with. Colours are a reflection of our personalities and moods, they can have a profound effect on the way we feel, act and react. Ali has gone on to understand the healing potential of colour and to share her knowledge and insight with others. In this session, Ali will show you how colours relate to health and wellbeing and how to benefit from this synergy to feel fantastic and restore health. Ali will also discuss the amazing positive effects of healthy organic fruit and vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds, herbs and spices on cancer outcome. A great lead-up to Christmas and sure to provide inspiration for a colourful and healthy Christmas table.
6pm-8pm Tuesday 3rd Dec. Cottesloe Civic Centre. No charge.
6pm-8pm Tuesday 5th Nov. Cottesloe Civic Centre. No charge.
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Therapeutic Services Dr. Angela Ebert MA Clin. & Health Psych., PhD Psychology Counselling, Support Groups Drawing on over 20 years experience as a practitioner, Angela brings a wealth of skills and knowledge in individual, group and family counselling, change management, and research. She is a well-respected trauma specialist and has worked in a range of organisations offering services for people dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, and chronic pain.
Mike Sowerby MA Counselling Counselling, Support Groups Mike has experienced cancer himself, and travelled the winding road to recovery and wellbeing. He has met thousands of people with cancer and their families, and understands the importance of being heard, of being valued and respected for meeting the challenge of cancer in a way that reflects trust in oneself.
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Sue Etheridge Counselling, Mentoring
Trained as a registered nurse specialising in rehabilitation and after 30 years of nursing, Sue studied psychology culminating in a Master of Social Science. A cancer survivor herself, she feels privileged to do this work.
Wellness Courses and Programs Cathy Brown Wellness Programs Cathy was diagnosed with secondary melanoma in 1990. She was told there was no treatment which could save her and she had 2 months–2 years to live. This initiated an amazing journey, exploring beliefs and healing modalities. Cathy now facilitates courses and programs to help others facing the same predicament.
Angelina Carli Eating for Cancer Recovery Angelina came to Cancer Support WA in early 2011 attending weekly support groups. Her passion for food and her own cancer journey led the way to developing nurturing strategies for people with or post cancer. She works in a raw food cafe and is a self-pronounced wheatgrass lover.
Jazz and Scott Eating for Cancer Recovery
Ironman and endurance athletes Scott and Jazz are on a mission to inspire and teach the world how to become healthy, happy and fit for life. Together they run motivating workshops and seminars sharing knowledge, research, resources and years of experience about the benefits of raw food and ethical, plantbased vegan foods.
Jill Marney-Jeffers Meditation
Jill’s journey into wellness has been & continues to be enlightening and exciting. She is passionate about the mind-body connection, the brain and brain’s neuroplasticity, amongst others. This led her to meditation, and the study of hypnotherapy, counselling, training and facilitation amongst other modalities.
Kathleen Kirby-Turner Yoga
Kathleen practices Satyananda yoga and has been an accredited teacher for many years. Her main focus is making the practice of yoga accessible and relevant to all people regardless of physical limitation. She has taught classes for all levels and spent 4 months teaching yoga in a shelter for battered maids while living in Kuwait.
Glenys Gibbs Expressive Arts Healing Circle & 1 Day Retreats
facilitator’s profiles
facilitator’s profiles
An interest in the healing benefits of art as part of an integrated approach to wellbeing arose from Glenys’ personal art explorations, meditation practices and teaching experiences. Glenys loves working together with anyone in need of holistic support and transformation, leading to new ways of seeing and being.
Hilary Lane 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop Graduating as a pharmacist in South Africa, where she had the opportunity to work in compounding pharmacy but also running a clinic for the local Africans using herbal medicine, Hilary migrated to Perth in 1977 where she completed studies in Naturopathy and clinical nutrition. Hilary’s practice is The Ultra Health Centre. Hilary shares her special and practical knowledge with cancer patients in their recovery using natural products. continued on next page...
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Vanessa is an integrative therapist trained in psychology, bodywork and the healing arts. She has a unique and refreshing approach as a therapist and workshop presenter. Combining her knowledge in psychology and eastern philosophy with her witty sense of humour, deep wisdom and story telling, Vanessa is sure to delight.
MandyBeckerKnox Wellness Retreat
Mandy is Cancer Support WA’s CEO and is also a Yoga and Meditation Instructor and Retreat Facilitator with more than 20 years experience. She has studied Yoga and Meditation with some of the world’s most renowned contemporary masters in India and Australia.
Robert Becker Wellness Retreat
Robert is the founder and director of Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre. Over 30 years, Robert has taught and inspired thousands of students. Robert’s early experience with the masters and lifelong practice are embodied in his teaching and his practical wisdom.
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Weekly Actitivies Claire Pope Tai Chi
Claire started learning Tai Chi in 1994. She currently teaches Tai Chi for Cancer Support WA and also at the Trinity School for Seniors where she has four groups.
Stuart McDonough Reiki
Stuart began to walk the path of Reiki in 2003 and has since become an Authorised Master Instructor in the raditional Japanese Reiki System. With a background in Nursing and Crisis Intervention, he brings a deep and sensitive understanding and appreciation of life’s challenges.
Roger Weston Reiki
Roger was initiated as a Reiki teacher in 1993 and has taught and provided treatments to thousands of people since. He joined the Cancer Support WA Reiki volunteers’ team in 2005.
Udo Kannapin Reflexology
Udo has been practicing Reflexology and Healing Touch and helping people with cancer for many years.
Michael Standford Meditation
Michael is a fulltime meditation teacher who has been practising since his early twenties. He has studied meditation with leading experts in India, the USA and Australia. He is involved in meditation research Australian universities studying the impact of meditation on wellbeing.
Chiu Chi Wen Energy Healing
Chiu Chi began his spiritual journey about 20-years ago after being introduced to Pranic Healing in Malaysia. Since then, Chiu Chi has worked closely with his teachers practicing both meditation and energy healing.
Julian Silburn Sound Healing
Julian is a Didgeridu teacher, healer and performer with 20 years experience in the healing and performaing arts. He has a passionate interest in Aboriginal Culture and music, having learnt the didjeridu directly from respected Australian elders. His focus now is on bringing healing to others through ancient and therapeutic instruments and sound healing practices.
Madeline Clare Yoga and Women’s Healing
Madeline has been practicing yoga since 1989; she trained with the British Wheel of Yoga and graduated as a teacher from the Fremantle School of Yoga in 2010. She draws from a range of yoga traditions – Hatha, Ashtanga, vinyasa, Iyengar. Madeline’s focus is on the therapeutic benefits of yoga in healing.
Glenys Brown Qi Gong
Glenys, Qi Gong master has 30 years teaching experience. Founder of the Energy Medicine College in Perth WA, Glenys is a Medical Intuitive and teaches others to use original energy medicine for themselves and others. Glenys produces instructional meditation resourcess and teaches around the world.
Bavali Hill Meditation
Bavali has been practising meditation for over 40 years and teaching Meditation Made Easy at Cancer Support WA for the last 13 years. She brings a fresh, easy to follow style and gently leads meditations based on awareness of the body and the senses in each moment.
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facilitator’s profiles
Vanessa Jean Boscarello Women’s Healing
We understand that cancer is expensive, especially for people who seek out natural and holistic therapies to complement their treatment. For this reason, many of our programs are free or greatly subsidised for members to ensure they are affordable. All of our core activities are free for anyone with cancer experiencing financial hardship. Currently, our inhouse fundraising efforts contribute more than 70% of the cost of delivering the wonderful activities and services in this program. Fees for service and membership fees contribute less than 5% of the organisation’s overall income. This is why we need your help. It is through the generous contributions our supporters make to our raffles, mail campaigns and through donations that we are able to deliver our 2013 program and activities. As well as the initiatives outlined in this program we will also be busy during 2013 with the following activities and invite you to contribute whenever you can.
Raffles Each year, we host three major raffles with fantastic prizes including cars, cash and shopping vouchers! Tickets are available from Cancer Support WA. Ticket books are available for individuals, groups, schools and businesses wishing to assist us with ticket sales. Get in touch to help with our current raffle.
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Mother’s Day Raffle Tickets on sale from the 29th January 2013 Draw date: 10th May 2013 Winter Raffle Tickets on sale from the 27th May 2013 Draw date: 6th September 2013 Christmas Raffle Tickets on sale from the 23rd September 2013 Draw Date: 13th December
Direct Mail Campaigns We will also undertake a Tax Appeal in June and a Christmas Giving Appeal in November, where we ask our supporters to give a cash donation to support our programs.
Bequests By leaving a donation or percentage of your estate to Cancer Support WA in your will, you leave a long lasting legacy which will help people with cancer now and also future generations.
General Donations
General donations directly and immediately help people with cancer in our community. Make a donation now: Online: www.cancersupportwa.org.au In person: 80 Railway St, Cottesloe. Phone: (08) 9384 3544
Corporate Partnerships Cancer Support WA is expanding our services and program to outer metropolitan and regional WA and we need help to do this. With limited government funding, Cancer Support WA is seeking corporate and business partners to help us reach the people and communities in WA who need us most. Aligning your company with a specific Cancer Support WA program can help you meet your community service and engagement objectives, while making a significant and positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of West Australians.
Community Fundraising You are Beautiful
If you have been touched by cancer either directly or as a carer you can participate in this unique fundraising event. Participants will have their portrait taken by Robbie Merritt and displayed in our exhibition and book, along with their personal story.
Sponsor a Cancer Support WA program which best aligns with your company’s brand:
Each portrait has its own sponsorship website where family, friends and supporters can sponsor your portrait with the goal of raising a minimum of $1,000. Once the target has been met the portrait will be given to the participant and funds distributed directly to Cancer Support WA. Anyone can sponsor portraits via our website.
• Fund the expansion of our cancer support services and programs to outer metro and regional WA.
Healthy Habits Week
• Sponsor our Cancer Care Campaign to deliver Care Packs to the 12,500 West Australians who will be diagnosed with cancer this year. See page 43. • Become a major sponsor of Healthy Habits Week. See page 32. • Sponsor an edition of Wellness News magazine which is published quarterly and mailed to members and distributed throughout WA. See page 42.
Anyone can participate in Healthy Habits Week. Participants will have their own sponsorship webpage where they make a pledge to give up their unhealthy habits for a week and replace them with healthy habits. Friends, family and supporters can sponsor them to reach their goal, with proceeds going directly to Cancer Support WA. To participate in any of our fundraising initiatives or if you have a fundraising idea of your own please contact Talia Hagon, our Marketing and Fundraising Manager.
• Sponsor and have your name added to our Cancer Wellness Library and Resource Centre. See page 42. bookings & more information www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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fundraising
fundraising
Meeting the Challenge Handbook for People Diagnosed with Cancer Anyone diagnosed with cancer will benefit from the immediate strategies in our “Meeting the Challenge” Cancer Wellness Handbook which may help you positively deal with cancer and improve your life. Meeting the Challenge was written by Cancer Support WA’s CEO Mandy BeckerKnox and contains essential information to help you process your diagnosis, to learn about the options available to you, access resources and introduce you to the key areas of the wellness approach to cancer care. Once you’ve read this handbook you will have a clearer idea about the kinds of changes you can make to aid your recovery from cancer. The handbook includes a template for you to start thinking about your own personalised cancer wellness plan. Cancer Support WA’s mentors are available to assist with the process of developing your own wellness plan. The Meeting the Challenge Handbook and 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop are the first step on the cancer wellness journey, and provide a platform from which to explore other Cancer Support WA programs and services.
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Wellness News magazine Cancer Support WA’s uplifting and inspirational magazine Wellness News is dedicated entirely to publishing informative, inspiring and helpful articles related to wellness and healing for people with cancer and other serious health issues; for people who want to maintain their good health naturally; and for integrative and natural health professionals who are looking for a deeper understanding of wellness. Wellness News is a beautiful quarterly publication and completely unique in its content. It has proved to be a valuable resource for our members, as it provides the motivation and inspiration to stay on track and keep trying. Posted to Cancer Support WA members quarterly and available online at no charge.
Library & Resource Centre Cancer Support WA’s Library and Resource Centre contains the most comprehensive library catalogue of wellness and healing books and resources in Western Australia. Members are able to borrow from an extensive catalogue of thousands of titles of books, CDs, DVDs, magazines with information related to cancer, healing and complementary therapies. The catalogue is published on our website with online borrowing available for members for the cost of postage.
Moss Reports
Cancer Care Packs
Cancer Support WA holds the highly regarded Moss Reports by Dr. Ralph Moss in closed reserve in our Library and Resource Centre.
The Cancer Care Pack is a new initiative of Cancer Support WA and will be invaluable to the person diagnosed with cancer. Anyone diagnosed with cancer is eligible to receive this free pack valued at more than $200. Each Cancer Care Pack contains:
The Moss Reports are updated annually to provide the latest information on most types of cancer, their treatments, and an analysis of the efficacy of the treatments drawing upon the latest science published in peer review journals, conferences, colleagues and patient testimonials. The reports provide an in-depth analysis of standard medical treatments, as well as an extensive review of information on verifiable complementary and alternate medicines in use. The information contained in these reports can help people with cancer understand and make more informed decision about their treatment. Due to licensing restrictions the Moss Reports can’t be taken offsite or copied. You are most welcome to come in and read the hardcopy or electronic copy on our Library iPad.
Referral Network Not sure which doctors or naturopaths are supportive of the wellness approach to cancer care and specialise in ‘integrative’ medicine? Cancer Support WA keeps an updated and comprehensive list of West Australian practitioners who may assist you to integrate your wellness and natural health goals with your cancer care plan. Cancer Support Phone Line (08) 9384 3544
information and resources
information & resources
• Gift Cards for major retailers to help ease the financial burden of cancer. • Beautiful plain dyed 100% silk scarf to wear during the period of hair loss associated with chemotherapy or to simply bring colour and comfort. • Book: Living Simply with Cancer by Ross Taylor. An invaluable resource written by an author who beat a diagnosis of terminal melanoma. • Cancer Wellness Handbook for People Diagnosed with Cancer by Mandy BeckerKnox. • Relaxation and Meditation CD by Cathy Brown. An aid to help restore peace and wellbeing. • Gift Voucher to attend Meeting the Challenge 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop and free 1 year membership. • Inspirational Card offering message of hope. • 2 Wellness New magazines. • Cancer Support WA Program and Information.
To order a Cancer Care Pack please call our 24 hour Cancer Support Phone Line or order on our website. Please donate generously to the Cancer Care Pack Appeal. bookings & more information www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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booking information
Membership Benefits
All of the activities in this program can be easily booked and paid for online on our website, by phoning the Cancer Support Phone Line, or in person at Cancer Support WA.
1 year subscription to the quarterly print magazine Wellness News posted to your address. Subscription to the monthly email newsletter A free place on a 1 Day Cancer Wellness Workshop Library Card - for borrowing a wide range of books, CDs, DVDs and other resources. Discount on Cancer Support WA services, workshops, seminars and courses 15% discount on all Wellness Shop products Invitations to special member only events and functions Your membership fee helps with our administrative costs to provide our services and activities.
How to Become a Member Membership Cost: $50 per year You can join instantly and renew your membership on our website www.cancersupportwa.org.au You can also become a member when you attend the premises, or by phoning the Cancer Support Phone Line on (08) 9384 3544
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venue information Cancer Support WA 80 Railway St, Cottesloe
Cottesloe Civic Centre 109 Broome St, Cottesloe
booking and venue information
become a member
Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre 210 Carradine Rd, Bedfordale
The fee for all our 5 Week Courses and the 1 Day Cancer Wellness workshop includes a free one year membership entitling you to many benefits & discounts. Family members or carers can attend all these programs at no charge when they accompany you. Most programs and services are available FREE for any members experiencing financial hardship due to cancer. If you require a free place on any program or course please discuss this with our client care team at reception or by phoning the Cancer Support Phone Line. Online: www.cancersupportwa.org.au and select ‘events’. In person: 80 Railway St, Cottesloe. Phone: (08) 9384 3544
getting involved Cancer Support WA is a collaborative, supportive organisation and we welcome input from our community. If you’d like to get more involved, the first step is to become a member. You are then welcome to attend our Annual General Meeting in October and other special functions and events; volunteer in your area of expertise; or nominate for the Board.
Located centrally in Cottesloe, Cancer Support WA is on the grounds of Wanslea, also housing North Cottesloe Primary School.
Located 2 minutes from Cancer Support WA, the Cottesloe Civic Centre is located in tranquil grounds overlooking the sea.
Nearest main intersection: Eric St. Nearest train station: Grant St 15 minutes from Fremantle 25 minutes from CBD (by car)
Nearest main intersection: Eric St. Nearest train station: Grant St 15 minutes from Fremantle 25 minutes from CBD (by car)
Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre is a serene and peaceful centre in the hills outside Armadale. Nearest intersection: Albany Hwy. Nearest train station: Armadale 5 minutes from Armadale 40 minutes from Fremantle 40 minutes from CBD (by car)
For information about our programs at any of these venues, please check our website or call Cancer Support WA, rather than the venues. Please book all programs in advance online. bookings & more information www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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cancer wellness centre partners
Cancer Support WA has partnered with Inspired Adventures to offer annual life-changing journeys to amazing destinations with a focus on raising funds for Cancer Support WA. The program will be launched in May 2013 with the first trip being a trek along the Great Wall of China in April 2014. Highlights of this trip will include:
contact us w www.cancersupportwa.org.au e info@cancersupportassociation.org.au ph (08) 9384 3544 (24 hours) a 80 Railway St Cottesloe WA, p PO Box 325 Cottesloe WA 6911
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adventure travel program Great Wall of China 2014
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• Trek for five days along the awe-inspiring Great Wall of China • Experience the real China as you stay overnight in traditional villages. • Immerse yourself in the incredible diversity of Beijing: from the Forbidden City to cycling the ancient hutongs. • Make a difference to the lives of West Australians with cancer through your fundraising. Please ensure you are on our mailing list to receive details about this program when they are released. Simply subscribe to our email newsletter on our website: www.cancersupportwa.org.au bookings & more information www.cancersupportwa.org.au
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program sponsors • adventure travel program
program sponsors and partners
wellness, support services and healing
e info@cancersupportassociation.org.au ph (08) 9384 3544 (24 hours) a 80 Railway St Cottesloe WA, p PO Box 325 Cottesloe WA 6911
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