Counterpart Wellbeing Days for Women with Cancer
BSWRICS are excited to be partnering with Counterpart Support to host free wellbeing days for women with cancer across the Barwon South West region.
These events are open to women at any stage of their cancer diagnosis (whether recent or many years ago), along with their supportive friends, family and carers.
The programs on the day can include creative activity led by local artists, gentle movement workshops and information sessions. Morning tea, lunch and tea/coffee are provided on the days. The events provide opportunity for some much-needed self-care and the chance to connect with other women who understand the challenges of living with cancer.
Future event dates are:
Portland: Friday, 8th November 2024
Hamilton: Friday, 21st February 2025
For more information on these events, please visit the Counterpart Support website.
If you offer support to women facing cancer, we kindly invite you to share news of this event with them. You’re also welcome to exhibit your services by setting up a display table at the upcoming event. If you can’t join us in person, feel free to send brochures, booklets, or any helpful information to be displayed on your behalf. Please contact Counterpart info@counterpart.org.au for more information.
Counterpart is supported by the Victorian Government.
Geelong Wellbeing Day – 5th September 2024
Geelong’s Wellbeing Day was held last Thursday 5th September with BSWRICS & Counterpart partnering with Geelong Swim Sport & Leisure. It was an great day with over 40 women in attendance held at the very new Norlane Aquatic Recreation Centre (ARC).
The activities were engaging, fun and informative including a creative activity led by local artist Trish Woodward, exercise and cancer info session presented by local Physiotherapists Sarah Huntly and a gentle chair based Yoga guided by Monica from Yoga 4 Living.
The energy in the room was friendly and positive, with lots of women making connections with each other. It was so wonderful to see so many people showing their support at the event, including the State Member for Geelong, Christine Couzens MP and the CEO of Women’s Health Victoria, Sally Hasler. The Geelong event was the biggest event yet that Counterpart has held which is a testament to the great collaboration between BSWRICS & Counterpart.
