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Open 10am – 5pm Mon, Wed, Thurs
(closed public holidays)

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  • Apollo Bay Wellbeing Day for women with cancer

Apollo Bay Wellbeing Day for women with cancer

Date: Thursday, 20/03/2025

Time: 10.00am-2.45pm

Location: Mechanics Hall

Event type: In person

Address: 21 Great Ocean Rd, Apollo Bay VIC 3233, Australia



Join us for a day of wellbeing sessions and connecting with others who’ve had a similar experience.

All sessions are free, morning tea, a light lunch and tea/coffee will be provided. You are welcome to stay for all or part of the day.

Program for the day:

10.00am    Registration and welcome.
10.30am   Mindful Yoga & Sound
11.15am     Morning tea (fruit provided)
11.30am    Interactive Cooking Demonstration with a Dietician
12.30pm    Lunch (provided)
1.30pm      Art therapy
2.30pm     Thank you and closing remarks

See full description of each session below.

Audience: Women who have experienced a cancer diagnosis (recent or in the past) are invited to come along and try some wellbeing activities and chat with other local women. A friend, partner, family member, or carer is also welcome to attend.

Counterpart is happy to be partnering with Great Ocean Road Health and Barwon South West Regional Integrated Cancer Service (BSWRICS) for this special event


Click here to register for the Apollo Bay Wellbeing Day for women with cancer

or call us on 1300 781 500.

Registrations are required for catering purposes and have been extended to 5pm Monday 17 March.


More information about the presenters and sessions:

10.30am – Mindful Yoga and Sound

Gabby Moore

Gabby Moore is the founder of Bespoke Mobile Yoga, delivering purposeful yoga infused with potent breathwork. Gabby’s sessions are designed to clear & renew your body, mind, and soul. Rooted in her deep love for yoga and nature, she creates inspiring experiences that bring balance and rejuvenation to those she guides.

11.30 – Interactive Cooking Demonstration with a Dietician

William Chow

William is from Canada originally and a chef by trade. He completed his culinary arts degree in Canada and subsequently achieved the red seal interprovincial trade certificate in 2001. He then spent the next 5 years travelling abroad cooking in various locations around the world before travelling to Australia. He loved Australia so much he ended up staying and becoming a citizen. One highlight of his culinary career was earning a chef hat from the good food guide.  Looking to further his skills as a chef brought him to the study of nutrition. After returning to study in Australia he completed his Masters of Dietetics from Deakin University and began his new journey as an Accredited Practicing Dietitian. He utilises his extensive culinary background to translate complex nutrition science and medical nutrition therapy into practical tasty meals that people can make at home.

1.30pm – Art Therapy

Caroline Williams

Caroline Williams is an artist, qualified art therapist and registered NDIS service provider living in Apollo Bay. She is passionate about using creativity to enhance wellbeing and manage stress.  Caroline believes that anyone can start creative art-making for wellbeing with just a few techniques and a little confidence.

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