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Finding support online
As we end the first week of August, I just wanted to give an update on what's been happening online! As some of our new members start their journey, others are in the middle or heading into their ‘new normal’ (whatever that may look like) and we see the online network continue to grow - with 30 new members, 27 new blog…
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Profile data will not save
Hi everyone, I don't seem to be able to get my profile details to save. I enter all the data, hit the submit button, it all greys out like it has saved but when I leave that page and go back to it everything is gone and has only saved my basic info - name, dob, address. Anyone else have this problem and found a fix?…
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Summit 2015
Hi all, Its been a little while since my last post but I just returned from the Summit in Melbourne, what a great experience very inspiring and great to catch up with old and new friends. I learned heaps and was inspired by many, we took lots of photos and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole 2 days the venue was fantastic and…
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Post Summit High!
Returned home very inspired and motivated after Melbourne 2 day Summit conference, with women from around Australia. Have been planning " MY TO DO" list - of things I can do/facilitate/connect re: online network followup from workshops. Good news! I'm making some progress with introducing new ideas to my local support…
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after summit
On my move to Townsville I called into Bega Valley (Pinklink) support group and discussed what the summit was about and what I had learned at the summit, focusing on the active and well site including newsletters as well as new resources.
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It's been a busy week - Keep connecting!
Happy Friday to all - I hope you’ve had a great week, apologies in advance for the long update today, however there is so much to tell you. First up is the activity within the online network -- We have seen over 320 comments, 41 new blog posts and 27 new sign ups - with some great connections and support! Members like…
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Get-together Lunch
Hello Everyone! Our next Get-together will be for lunch on 5th August at 12 Noon. We will be heading to Cafe Bravo, 144 The Parade, Norwood. If you would like to come along and enjoy a meal and a chat please leave a comment and we will book you a seat. Everyone is welcome and if you are new or have not joined us before you…
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Rehab Before Cancer Treatment Can Help Patients Bounce Back
Read the below article which talks about the benefits of exercise for cancer patients. "Some early research suggests prehab may improve people's ability to tolerate cancer treatment and return to normal physical functioning more quickly."…
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Rehab Before Cancer Treatment Can Help Patients Bounce Back
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/07/28/426837785/rehab-before-cancer-treatment-can-help-patients-bounce-back Read this article on the benefits of exercise prior to starting cancer treatment. "Some early research suggests prehab may improve people's ability to tolerate cancer treatment and return to normal…
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A great National Summit 2015
Home after the National Summit 2015, it was my first Summit, what a great experience, I learnt so much, met so many wonderful ladies, and experienced two days that I would have never had if I had not had breast cancer. Sometimes in life we get to experience things that we never expected. Thank you to all for the hard work…
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PERTH/WA WOMENS GET TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER THIS SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST AT 1PM. TIME TO GET TOGETHER AGAIN MY LUVLIES. WE WILL HAVE A GUEST SPEAKER AGAIN THIS MONTH. SHE IS A VERY QUALIFIED NATUROPATH WHO IS ABLE TO HELP YOU WITH ANY QUESTIONS TO DO WITH SLEEP, ANXIETY, LACK OF ENERGY, NUTRITION AND SOOOOOOO MUCH MORE. PLEASE NOTE SHE IS GLUTEN INTOLERANT…
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How fast a week flies by ...
Hard to believe a week ago I was arriving home after an amazing few days in Melbourne. Thank you so much Daina and Jess for all your efforts to ensure our stream was interesting and engaging. It was such a pleasure meeting everyone and learning so much from our discussions. Big thank you also to Louise for your inspiring…
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Colouring has become a popular form of stress release
I received a colouring in book as a gift from a friend a while back - who thought I may have needed to take some time out for me! I love it! It took me back to being a child and care free - I allocate an hour a week to sit with my pencils and colouring in book! (You can pick these up now at bookshops like Dymocks or order…
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An exciting opportunity - upcoming exercise and nutrition after cancer webinar!
Hello everyone, hope you are keeping well :) I'm sharing details of an upcoming webinar being held by our friends at Cancer Council Victoria. Theme: Exercise and Nutrition after Cancer webinar When: 7–8.30pm plus 30 min Q&A, Tuesday 28th July 2015 Where: Your computer Cancer Council have told me they will be running an…
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Take some time to rest
Morning all, I know it’s not a Friday update, but I hope Saturday morning is close enough – not sure where the week went! For those new to the online network or returning you may have seen a number of blog posts this week about BCNA’s National Summit. This is a biennial event that BCNA runs with the aim to build skills,…