Colac Wellbeing Day for women with cancer

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     Breathwork and chair yoga with Hope

11.15am      Morning tea

11.30am     Information session with dietitian, Paige

12.30pm    Lunch (provided)

1.30pm    Explore mark making in watercolour with Liza

2.30pm     Thank you and closing remarks

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 Colac Area Health and Barwon South West Regional Integrated Cancer Service for this special event.

Click here to register for the Colac Wellbeing Day for women with cancer

or call us on 1300 781 500.

Registrations are required for catering purposes and will close on 28 August.

More information about the presenters and sessions:

Breathwork and chair yoga with Hope

As a dedicated Breathwork and Yoga Practitioner, Hope has a passion for health and wellbeing. Specialising in creating safe and nurturing spaces for individuals to cultivate inner peace and resilience. Her sessions are designed to promote relaxation, reduce stress and foster a sense of overall wellbeing. Through gentle chair yoga and guided breathwork, it is Hope’s intention to empower participants to tap into their inner strength and find calm in the midst of challenge.

Information session with dietitian, Paige

Paige is passionate about being a dietitian—especially in the oncology setting. she finds it incredibly rewarding to support individuals in meeting their nutritional goals during such a challenging time in their lives. This support can take many forms, whether it’s helping to prevent weight loss, improving quality of life, or finding enjoyable foods despite the presence of nutrition-impact symptoms.

Explore mark making in watercolour with Liza

Liza has a background in teaching Art in primary and secondary schools and enjoys any opportunity to get out the brushes and escape reality for a while to explore mark making in acrylic and watercolour.