Friday Update 19 April 2019
Hello everyone and welcome to Fridays update which is one day early! We hope this newsletter finds you travelling well.
It’s been a busy couple of days at BCNA with some of our
team members volunteering for a couple of hours at some of the local Bakers
Delight stores, to help pack and tag over 7000 bags of hot cross buns per bakery! I can
say, after some extensive consultation and tastings, that the ‘mocha’ buns are my
personal favourite this year!
BCNA
will be closed from COB Thursday 18 April and will reopen at 9 am Tuesday 23
April 2019. The Helpline will also be closed during this period. The online
network will be moderated as per weekend moderation hours i.e. a couple of
hours per day (morning and evening). During this time the moderation team
including Riki, Carissa and Jenny will be moderating so you will see their
names popping up over this period.
We
understand that certain times of the year can be particularly tough for some of
our online community. Emotions can run high and we can react to things that we
would normally brush off. The online network has proven to be a fabulous place
of support and can be a great place to vent about some of the challenges you
experience over the Easter break.
If
anyone needs additional help during this time, the following services will be
open over the Easter break. Dont forget
to check in with existing supports like family or friends and your medical team. Your treating
hospitals will also have some services available.
Beyondblue
Call
1300 22 4636 24 hours 7 days a week
Trained
mental health professional are
available 24/7 either via phone or their website.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Beyondblue
also have a list of national helplines and websites
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/national-help-lines-and-websites
Life
line Australia
13 11
14
24
hours 7 days a week
Telephone
crisis support
OTIS Foundation
Breast Cancer Retreats
We recently had two lovely members from the Otis Foundation,
Mandy and Rain, visit with the team at BCNA.
It was a great opportunity to spend time with Mandy and Rain to hear
more about the foundation as well as discuss opportunities for working
collaboratively in supporting women and men diagnosed with breast cancer.
Many of you already know that the Otis Foundation ‘provide
retreat accommodation at no cost to anyone dealing with the challenges of
breast cancer.’ If anyone feels that
they are in need of a break away, you can contact the Otis Foundation directly
to book a retreat. Some tips from Otis about making a booking include, getting
in early to book your retreat and ensuring that you are well enough to travel
and enjoy your time away. The OTIS Foundation Breast Cancer
Retreats
You are eligible for a retreat at any time. Otis recommend that you look at their website
to check and see what is available in your state or territory. Some states have the option of traveling interstate
for a retreat. Once you have had a look at the website, contact the bookings
team to see what is available. Contact OTIS
If anyone knows of someone that has a holiday house and may
be interested in donating some time at their property, can you please ask them
to contact OTIS Donate
Time at a Property
BCNA would like to
wish you and your loved ones a very happy Easter. We hope you are able to spend time with your
loves ones celebrating what Easter means to you. If you are traveling or planning to get away
we wish you a safe journey.
Happy Easter from
the mod team
Marianne, Riki,
Rosie, Carissa, Jenny & Giovanna
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I hope you all had a lovely Easter... I worked but still managed a bit (lot) of chocolate.
Thanks for all you do for us.
Paula xxx
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