Events

Check out our upcoming events below and click the ‘BOOK SESSION’ button to be directed to more information on that event as well as a link to register via Humanitix.

We have a mixture of online and in-person events available.

All our events are free. If an online event fills up, priority will be given to Victorian women.

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In person
Sashiko

Date: Tuesday, 24/09/2024
Time: 10.30am–12.00pm

Location: Counterpart Resource Centre

Program: In person

Join Leanne O’Sullivan from Kimono House: Japanese textiles and crafts, for a morning of mindful stitching.  Sashiko is a decorative form of Japanese embroidery. Fabric, needle and cotton will be provided for you to stitch your own piece of textile art. No sewing experience is necessary. Audience: Women at any stage of their cancer experience. Family/

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In person
Morning tea for women living with metastatic/advanced cancer

Date: Tuesday, 08/10/2024
Time: 10.30am–12.30pm

Location: Counterpart Resource Centre, QVWC

Program: In person

Our morning tea is open to any women who are living with metastatic/advanced cancer. The session provides an opportunity for you to chat and support each other by sharing experiences and challenges you have in common. For the first half an hour of this October morning tea, we will also have people from Thursday Girls

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'Bairnsdale wellbeing day for women with cancer.' with background of body of water with bridge and greenery on the right hand side.

In person
Bairnsdale wellbeing day for women with cancer

Date: Wednesday, 09/10/2024
Time: 10.00am-2.45pm

Location: The Hub Bairnsdale, Room 2

Program: In person

Join us for a day of wellbeing activities and connecting with others who’ve had a similar experience. All sessions are free, morning tea and a light lunch 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 – Energy breathing

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'Ballarat wellbeing day for women with cancer' with backdrop of a swan on the foreshore of lake in Ballarat as sun sets.

In person
Ballarat wellbeing day for women with cancer

Date: Wednesday, 23/10/2024
Time: 10.00am-2.45pm

Location: Djila-tjarriu Community Hub, Room 1 & 2

Program: In person

Join us for a day of wellbeing activities and connecting with others who’ve had a similar experience. All sessions are free, morning tea and a light lunch 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          Flowing Movement: Qigong for

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Online
Menopause after cancer

Date: Thursday, 31/10/2024
Time: 11.00am-12.00pm

Location: Zoom webinar

Program: Online

Cancer treatments can impact women’s bodies in many ways. Menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, mood swings, urinary symptoms, low libido and sleep disturbances are common side effects and can impact physical and emotional health.  For some women, these treatments can feel extreme, speeding up symptoms that appear quickly and are hard to manage. Our

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