ENCORE - Hunter region
Hi ladies, Many of you may be familiar with the YWCA ENCORE program. ENCORE is a FREE eight week program designed specifically for women who have experienced breast cancer at any time in their life. Incorporating exercises, relaxation techniques and information. It is safe, fun and therapeutic. The exercise program is specifically designed to target areas that have been affected by breast cancer surgery and treatment. These exercises improve strength, mobility and flexibility whilst the warm water in the hydrotherapy sessions relieve affected muscles. The program also offers information through guest speakers, links into local services, and opportunity to connect with local women who share a similar experience in a safe, fun and supportive environment. Many great friendships have been formed at Encore programs! Unfortunately ENCORE is no longer running nationally.... however YWCA Hunter has successfully secured funding to reboot ENCORE in the Hunter region. * SINGLETON - We're taking enrolments now! If you live in Singleton or surrounding areas we'd love for you to join us. 29 April-17 June 12:30-2:30PM Singleton Gym and Swim * NEWCASTLE - venue/dates will be released in the near future-most likely to be held in Oct/Nov. Please reach out if you have any questions: info@ywcahunterregion.org.au / 02 4929 2954 . More info on the program and registration info can be found here: www.ywcahunterregion.org.au/encore ; Thanks Nat, Caz & Yela YWCA Hunter Region Inc. 02 4929 2954 info@ywcahunterregion.org.au www.ywcahunterregion.org.au/encore ;YWCA Encore - Hunter region
Hi there, We're running the Encore program again next month at Valentine & Waratah. We still have spots available, we'd love for you to join us. Now is the time to enrol! YWCA Encore is a FREE 8 week program designed specifically for women who have experienced breast cancer, or currently experiencing breast cancer, to improve and retain mobility and flexibility in the upper limbs, confidence and general wellbeing. Contact us: encore@ywcahunterregion.org.au / 02 4929 2954 / 0421880321. More info and enrolment forms are available here: www.ywcahunterregion.org.au/encore ; Thanks Natalie, YWCA Hunter Region Inc.
Encore Program in Queensland
Hi I am the Queensland and Northern Territory coordinator for the YWCA Encore Program. I just wanted to let anyone know who is looking for a program, we still have availability in our Term 4 Brisbane, Toowoomba and Townsville programs. Please visit www.ywcaencore.org.au for days, times, locations and to register.
YWCA Encore breast cancer exercise program Perth WA 2019
Do you work with women who have had treatment for breast cancer? Did you know there is a free eight week program specifically designed for women who have had breast cancer, which is supported by the WA Department of Health? Free exercise and information program to restore mobility, flexibility and confidence restore mobility, flexibility and confidence Upcoming programs in Perth 2019 Term 3 are scheduled for: Metro: Riverton Leisureplex Corner High and Riley Roads, Riverton FRIDAY 26th July—13th September 2019 12.00pm– 2.00pm New Venue! Swan Active Gray Drive, Midvale TUESDAY 23rd July—10th September 2019 12.45-2.45pm Participation is by enrollment only and potential participants can obtain an enrollment pack by calling the office on 9440 3501, or emailing Robyn.Mickle@ywca.org.au Why YWCA Encore? YWCA Encore is a national program run at over 60 locations. It is the only program of its type in WA to offer both land and water based exercise as well as information sessions. The YWCA Encore program is managed by a national advisory board. In line with latest research, the program targets the side effects of surgery and treatment through mobility, stretching, aerobic and resistance exercises. The program also offers information through guest speakers, links into local services and presents an opportunity to connect with women who share a similar experience in a safe, fun and supportive environment. Who is YWCA Encore aimed at? The program is suitable for women who have had breast cancer surgery at any point in their lives. To participate they must be at least 8 weeks post-surgery at program commencement and not undergoing radiotherapy during the program .Participants are required to obtain medical clearance to participate in the program and a form for this is included in the enrollment pack. How can YWCA Encore help? Utilising both land and water based exercises, YWCA Encore improves overall fitness, as well as managing the side effects of breast cancer treatment including pain, fatigue, loss of mobility and loss of strength. The program can be tailored to each individual, accommodating all fitness levels. The program will: Ø Improve mobility and flexibility in the upper body Ø Improve general fitness, health and well-being Ø Boost body image and self-esteem Ø Help to relieve stress and tension Ø Help to restore a sense of control Ø Relieve discomfort associated with surgery and treatment Ø Reduce the potential risk of lymphoedema Ø Assist in the management of lymphoedema If you have any questions about the program or require additional brochures, please contact the office Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.30am – 3.30pm on 9440 3501. Further information is also available at www.ywcaencore.org.au. Yours sincerely, Robyn Mickle Program Coordinator
Encore in Dubbo and 24 other regional NSW centres
YWCA Encore in NSW have released a time table and enrolment forms for exercise programs for Dubbo and 24 other regional NSW centres. All the 8 week programs start about 17th October and finish early December. As others have described, the programs are designed for people recovering from breast cancer. I have signed up to join the Dubbo program. Your GP/Oncologist has to sign a clearance that you are OK to take part. Phone 9285 6264 for more info and to get the enrolment forms sent to you. I enjoy walking, but I need to more - I'm looking forward to taking part!
Encore program
In October, I am attending my second Encore program. Because of the first one that I attended, I started doing aquarobics. It was at a different venue from the one that I am going to this time. The reason for my post is the waiver that I had to sign. As most would know, Encore is for anyone who has had breast cancer surgery at any time. There are speakers on various topics plus exercises and aquarobics. The waiver was incredibly insensitive: it mentioned that the venue owners would not be liable, for among other things, the death of participants. Nor would they call an ambulance! Obviously, the venue owners cannot absolve themselves of their responsibilities just by getting people to sign a piece of paper. I was really looking forward to doing this program but I will obviously have to make sure that I stay well!!!
