Join us for a day of wellbeing events 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 Nutrition in cancer treatment info session
11.30am Morning tea (provided)
11.45am Balance and breathe Tai Chi
12.30pm Lunch (provided)
1.30pm Relaxing sound meditation
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. They are welcome to bring a friend, partner, family member or carer along too.
Counterpart is happy to be partnering with Barwon South Western Regional Integrated Cancer Service (BSWRICS) and Portland District Health for this special event.
Click here to register for the Portland Wellbeing Day for women with Cancer
or call us on 1300 781 500.
Registrations close 12 noon Thursday 31 October.
More information about the presenters and sessions:
Nutrition in cancer treatment information session
Alecia Watson, Dietician
Alecia is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who grew up in Portland, Victoria. She studied for her degree in Health Science (Nutrition & Dietetics) in Wagga Wagga, NSW as a mature-age student and graduated in 2013. Her first job as a dietitian was at Heywood Rural Health where she worked at the hospital seeing a range of clients. Eventually she worked her way back to Portland where she has been for the past 7 years and is now the senior dietitian at Portland District Health. Alecia appreciates working with oncology patients, the chemotherapy unit and participating as a presenter in the quarterly Oncology Rehab Program.
The presentation today will include information on nutrition in cancer treatment, current nutrition recommendations, managing food related side effects, nutritional drinks and when to see a dietitian.
Tai Chi for wellbeing
Brenda Oxford, BFF Studios
Hi! I’m Brenda, Founder and CEO of BFF Studios. I have a Diploma in Fitness and lots of fun qualifications like Pilates, Tai Chi, Barre, Boxing, and more. My true passion is helping you feel strong, healthy, and confident in your own skin.
I created BFF Studios to help people find a fitness routine that feels right for them—whatever their age, gender, or fitness level. We focus on personal training, semi-private, and small group sessions to give you the support and encouragement you need. There’s nothing I love more than seeing people achieve their goals and feel great about themselves!
Join me for a gentle Tai Chi session that combines slow, flowing movements with deep breathing to help reduce stress, improve balance, and boost overall well-being. It’s a beautiful way to connect with your body, find calm, and build strength at your own pace. No experience is needed—just come as you are, and let's move together with kindness and care.
Relaxing sound meditation
Relle Jasper, Sonic Harmony
Join Relle Jasper, a diploma trained Sound Therapist, for a nourishing, nurturing Sound Meditation session.
Bring along your yoga mat, a blanket & pillow for comfort, or you're welcome to sit on a chair.
The method of Sound Therapy Relle incorporates combines carefully considered therapeutic Sound techniques and combinations of instruments that have been shown to positively affect physiology, neurology & psychology, facilitating a deep state of relaxation.
This approach has been shown to be very effective at improving mental health & wellbeing
