Just checked the YWCA site and from what I have seen Encore seems to be a dimishing program in all bar NSW .Probably funding is the issue but a great pity as think it has meant a lot to many in recovery from breast cancer.There are no dates up for Qld , SA and ACT. Victoria doesn’t even get a mention.Anyone heard anything ?

I emailed for the program in Qld as I’m interested in this now I am post surgery. Haven’t heard anything back as yet. Will have to follow up next week.

Encore SA starting Hampstead Rehbilitation centre Tues 30/1 7-9pm just saw it on website - contact is Jemma Taylor. Website for YWCA SA says they are looking for new venue for southern Adelaide Encore.

I just thought, too... I think there are hydrotherapy pools at Paragon, Modbury and Thebarton. When I was pregnant, my physio used to use a private pool at Hahndorf for exercise classes (I can't remember the address but it was on the Echunga Road and I think it's the same place that does "Ponies love Parties". I guess it all comes down to convenience and cost, as you say. Maybe we need to lobby the government for funding - breast cancer is always a good cause in the public mind as everyone knows someone who has been affected. It's pathetic that some states provide funding and others don't. I know that the academic research paper that is cited on the Encore site (I think that's where I saw it) actually recommends the class be run on a more long-term basis rather than a few weeks.

Our local one in Bathurst NSW runs regularly....I know they train at various times most run by volunteers

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Mrs_H1
Member
8 years ago
I emailed for the program in Qld as I’m interested in this now I am post surgery. Haven’t heard anything back as yet. Will have to follow up next week.
SoldierCrab
Member
8 years ago
Australian ywca encore programs
General information about ywca encore
For information about ywca encore please call 1800 305 150 (a free call from most fixed phones in Australia) or email encore@ywcansw.com.au
Currently programs are offered in NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia.

ywca encore in New South Wales
ywca encore programs in NSW run in over 40 locations across the state from Central Sydney all the way to Broken Hill.
Culturally specific programs for Chinese, Arabic and Vietnamese women are offered.
ywca encore in NSW is coordinated by YWCA NSW and funded by South East Sydney Local Health District
» Find out about ywca encore programs in NSW in 2018

ywca encore in Queensland
All ywca encore activities here are run by the YWCA Queensland, programs are offered in Cairns, Maryborough, Townsville and Toowoomba.
» See a list of the ywca encore programs in Queensland in 2018

ywca encore in South Australia
ywca encore in South Australia is coordinated by the YWCA of Adelaide.
» See a list of the South Australian ywca encore programs for 2018

ywca encore Tasmania
ywca encore in Tasmania is coordinated by the Hobart Women's Health Centre.
For more information please contact the Hobart Women's Health Centre on 03 6231 3212.
» See a list of the ywca encore programs in Tasmania in 2018

ywca encore in Western Australia
ywca encore in Western Australia is coordinated by the YWCA of Perth and funded by Government of Western Australia, Department fo Health.
» See a list of the Western Australian ywca encore programs for 2018

ywca encore in the Australian Capital Territory (Canberra)
ywca encore in the ACT is coordinated by the YWCA of Canberra.
There are currently no programs running in Canberra.
For more information please contact the YWCA of Canberra on (02) 6175 9900 or canberra@ywca-canberra.org.au
socoda
Member
8 years ago
I completed the Encore program in Sydney CBD last year and was told that to run the program they need a specific number of new members to sign up each time. I was asked if I would be willing to re-enrol to add to numbers once they had reached their quota as they also have to have specific numbers to get their guest speakers to attend. I'm sure that this has an impact on running their courses.
lrb_03
Member
8 years ago
I haven't been able to get information on a program in the ACT since I finished treatment 2 years ago
SoldierCrab
Member
8 years ago
@Romla I would give them a call I think the link for SA has not been updated. I have put the info for SA here to save you going to get it again.

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ywca encore in South Australia
Term 1, 2018
Hampstead

Tuesday
7pm - 9pm
17- Oct
to
5 - Dec
Mt Gambier
TBC

Please note that programs will only commence if there is enough interest. If you would like more information about the YWCA of Adelaide and their programs they can be contacted by phone on 08 8203 9400, email at office@ywca.com.au or through their website
Romla
Member
8 years ago
Yes NSW I think has state gov financial support so it is offered at 40 locations I think including in regional areas - sadly SA had only 3 with 1 regional but doesn’t look like there are any courses running atm.
SoldierCrab
Member
8 years ago
Our local one in Bathurst NSW runs regularly....I know they train at various times most run by volunteers

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Australian ywca encore programs

General information about ywca encore

ywca encore in New South Wales

ywca encore in Queensland

ywca encore in South Australia

ywca encore Tasmania

ywca encore in Western Australia

ywca encore in the Australian Capital Territory (Canberra)

ywca encore in South Australia

Term 1, 2018

Please note that programs will only commence if there is enough interest. If you would like more information about the YWCA of Adelaide and their programs they can be contacted by phone on 08 8203 9400, email at office@ywca.com.au or through their website

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