July 2007
The Young Ones
July 2007 Newsletter
In this month’s The Young Ones newsletter . . .
I’m back after a wonderful holiday in Europe to the cold of winter in Melbourne. . It was lovely to get away, recharge the batteries, and soak up some beauty. While I was away Young Action on Breast Cancer have been busy putting together the young women’s conference Up Close and Personal; we’ve included the details of the program in this month’s newsletter. Visit the website for registrations to avoid missing out on this, the first national conference for young women in Australia, as numbers are limited. A big ‘thank you’ to Mary, who did a fabulous job of hosting The Young Ones meetings and getting the newsletter out in my absence.
Rita Marigliani, The Young Ones Coordinator
Up Close and Personal 2, 1st National Young Women’s Conference Jasper Hotel, 489 Elizabeth Street Melbourne, 13th and 14th October
Registration Lines for the Conference is now open. The Day Conference is a free event for young women diagnosed with breast cancer. There is a small cost to carers wishing to attend; this is to assist YABC to deliver best outcomes for young women. Numbers are limited, we recommend that you register soon. There is a fee of $29.50 for the Evening Celebration on Saturday. The event encourages young women to come together with fellow young cancer peers to enjoy a chat, a laugh and perhaps even a chance to get out on the dance floor; YABC Divas will be provide the entertainment, so watch out.
The Conference will open with a plenary session focusing on fertility, treatment and survivorship. This will be followed by two separate workshops. On Sunday, delegates will have the opportunity to attend a 3rd workshop, followed by a Hypothetical Session and finishing with Question Time. Special Performances and DVD screenings will occur throughout the duration of the Conference. Lunch and tea and coffee will be provided on both days.
WORKSHOP
The workshops will provide a balanced mix of expert speakers and young women’s perspectives on the issues/topics:
New Normal
This information session will look at topics relating to survivorship and its associated issues, including long term and newly diagnosed experiences; Coping with fertility issues and early menopause
Confirmed speaker: Carrie Lethborg
Sexuality
This information session will cover a range of topics: single girl and breast cancer; impact on long term relationships; body image: same sex relationship
Confirmed Speakers: Amanda Hordern; Megan Dwyer
Dealing With Children
This information session will focus on the issues around raising & coping with children during the breast cancer trajectory.
Confirmed Speaker: Lisa Seward, author
Connecting Young Women
Has a two-fold purpose: Find out about programs around Australia and overseas catering specifically to young women. And also have the opportunity to identify the gaps and help set the agenda for change
Presenters: YABC; YSC – an American support and advocacy group; BCNA; Amazon Heart
For a full description of the Conference Program and to register visit: www.amazonheart.org/YABCConference/program.htm
The Young Ones – helping our memebers to attend Up Close and Personal 2
To help members who would otherwise be unable to attend the Up Close and Personal 2 Conference,The Young Ones has set aside funds to assist with travel and overnight accommodation at the Jasper Hotel. If you would like to apply for assistance with travel within Victoria and shared accommodation costs, please email me at ritamarigliani@netspace.net.au with your request.
New BCNA Resource for Women with Secondary Breast Cancer
BCNA is to launch a new resource on July 30. Hope & Hurdles is the result of extensive consultations with women with secondary breast cancer and with those who treat and care for them. The Hope & Hurdles Pack is a unique and much needed resource which includes a range of booklets, brochures, and CDs, packaged in a convenient satchel. BCNA will distribute the pack, at no cost, to women with secondary breast cancer around Australia. For more details on how to obtain a pack, see BCNA's website.
What’s Happening Next Month? (See The Young One website for updates)
Revelation - The Cancer Council Victoria Arts Awards 2007
A decade of reflecting on the cancer experience
Date 21 July – 10 August 2007 Time Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Admission Free
For more information please visit: www.cancervic.org.au/artsawards
or call 1300 65 65 85
Touring Exhibitions
Kyneton
Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival
September 2007
Shepparton
Shepparton Art Gallery October 2007
Gippsland
Meeniyan Art Gallery November 2007
BreaCan
BreaCan is a free, confidential information and support service for people affected by gynaecological cancers or breast cancer, their families and friends. Open 10am - 2pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Thursday 9th August, 12.00pm-1.30pm – All About Aromatherapy
We are aware of the sensory pleasure of seeing something beautiful or listening to a loved piece of music, but what about those amazing scents? Join Margaret Meyer, Aromatherapist, to discover the many facets of aromatherapy - what it is and how it assists health and well-being. During the session, there will be an opportunity to provide and receive a hand massage, using a special essential oil blend that Margaret will develop especially for us!
Wednesday 22nd August, 12.00pm-1.30pm – Walking the Kokoda Track
Scharlaine and Maxine recently walked the Kokoda Track and in doing so, raised money for BreaCan. Their fundraising efforts will assist BreaCan to make a difference to the lives of women undertaking their own challenge with cancer. Please come along and listen to Scharlaine and Maxine talk about their once in a lifetime adventure.
Thursday 30th August, 11.00am – 2.00pm – A Picture Paints …
'You don't need to be Rembrandt to paint or create', as Picasso might have said. Do you get the creative urge but think you are no good at art? This workshop is for people who have a creative urge but lack confidence in making art. Join us and explore how the creative process can enrich your life. Emma Rose is an experienced facilitator and art therapist. Come with an open mind and adventurous spirit in order to enjoy a relaxed and interactive session that aims, above all to be informative, liberating and fun. Lunch provided and numbers are limited, so please book early.
Monday 3rd September, 11.00am-12.30pm – Meditation
You’ve probably heard about the benefits of meditation: clearer thinking, reduced stress, better health, relief from pain, deep relaxation and so on. Join Matt Young, Director of the Melbourne Meditation Centre for an introductory session on “What Is Meditation?” so that you can learn how to effectively relax the body and calm the mind.
Wednesday 19th September, 12.00pm-1.30pm – Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
Are you having difficulty finding the right information? Come along to this session with Sarah Thorning, Librarian with Women's Health Victoria and learn some tips and tricks for finding good information that meets your needs. Sarah will explore how to use libraries and the internet effectively and provide some guidelines for assessing the quality of the information you find.
Wednesday 26th September, 6.45pm (for 7.00pm start) – 8.30pm
Thursday 27th September, 12.00pm – 1.30pm – Identity After Cancer
Barbara Dickson is an experienced Counselling Psychologist with a special interest in myths and how the wisdom gained from mythical stories can guide us during difficult times. Barbara will facilitate a small group discussion about identity after cancer. Themes for the talk will include - who we are after a cancer diagnosis, adjustment and acceptance of change; and how this change affects relationships with partners, family and friends. This repeated session will be held in the evening as well as during the day. Numbers are limited, so please RSVP.
Thursday 4th October, 12.00pm-1.30pm – Hormones R Hopping
Most of us know that hormones play an important role in our health and well being, but we may not understand why. Prof. Jeffrey Zajac, Endocrinologist and General Physician with Austin Health, will give an overview on hormones and how they work. He'll explain what happens when a woman's hormones change due to menopause, either naturally or chemotherapy induced, and how these changes might impact on a younger woman compared to an older woman. Jeffrey will also discuss the links between hormones and breast cancer, and other cancers.
Wednesday 10th October, 11.00am – 2.00pm – ‘Wordplay’
Josie Scott, BreaCan’s Co-Ordinator - Advanced Cancer, will facilitate this workshop and provide opportunities to try different creative writing exercises and ideas to get your pen flowing across the page! Come prepared to write and maybe read aloud - no previous experience necessary. Josie studied creative writing and has written and facilitated workshops ever since. Journal and lunch provided. Numbers are limited, so please book early.
Wednesday 17th October, 11.00am – 2.00pm – Music for the Mind, Body & Soul
We all have a connection with music. Our tastes may be different, but still, music has a way of touching our soul. Emma O’Brien, Senior Music Therapist at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, will facilitate an interactive session about the way music can be used to help heal and maintain health and well being in our lives. Singing optional, ears a must! Lunch is provided so please let us know you’re coming.
BreaCan Resource Centre
Ground Floor
Queen Victoria Women’s Centre
210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
POSTAL PO Box 1066, Melbourne Vic 3001
PHONE 1300 781 500 (cost of a local call for country callers)
FAX (03) 9921 0840
breacan@breacan.org.au
www.breacan.org.au
Newsletter contributions
We welcome all contributions to and feedback on, the newsletter. If you’ve recently read a book, seen a website, lecture or production that you think other young women who have experienced breast cancer would be interested in, or would like to share your story, we’d love to hear from you. Send all your stories, reviews contributions and feedback to ritamarigliani@netspace.net.au
Our next meeting: Thursday August 30, at 7pm, in the private room, upstairs at Café Coco, 129 Smith Street, Collingwood 3066 (near Peel Street). There is no need to book, just come along.
Contact details Rita Marigliani
The Young Ones Coordinator:
041 123 5964
Email: ritamarigliani@netspace.net.au
Website: www.theyoungones.asn.au
