Australian Women’s Health Diary
Give a gift that is truly special by buying the 2022 Australian Women’s Health Diary. Not only will you be giving a gift which can help improve general health and wellbeing, you’ll be supporting research to save lives from breast cancer. That is because every diary sold funds breast cancer trials research to identify new and effective breast cancer treatments and prevention. Priced at $18.95; available nationally from newsagents, Woolworths, participating Post Offices, online at womenshealthdiary.com.au or call 1800 423 444.
GIVIT donation of the week: Experience vouchers
GIVIT is currently working with several registered charities and support organisations across the region who are seeking funds for ‘experience’ vouchers for children and families to enjoy over the Christmas break. For these families, an afternoon at the movies, a day at the zoo, a swim at Big Splash Waterpark, ten pin bowling or lunch at the local café, would be a dream come true and help to provide enjoyment and quality time together. It is often children who are most impacted by crisis but with your help, these children can still have the Christmas they deserve. The organisations seeking funds for experience vouchers are committed to supporting vulnerable families, children and individuals who have been impacted by crisis including domestic and family violence, economic hardship, homelessness, mental health, and illness. GIVIT is calling on generous Canberrans to help fund a request for one or more experience vouchers and help bring some Christmas cheer to those doing it tough. To donate, visit givit.org.au/whats-needed, search category ‘Vouchers’, location ‘ACT’. After you pledge the item, you will be contacted by the relevant organisation to arrange pick-up, post or drop-off.
Mt Rogers Community Christmas Eve Carols
On Friday 24 December 6.30pm, you’re invited to gather for a sausage sizzle, drinks and Christmas cake or bring a picnic, before carols start at 7pm. Free parking. Enter from Curley Street, Spence. Proudly sponsored by St Pauls’ Ginninderra Anglican Church. More info: stpaulsginninderra.org.au
Free women-only fitness programs
Diabetes NSW & ACT will hold two Move with Women programs in Canberra early next year – the first starting from Monday 31 January 11.30am and the second from Wednesday 2 February 10am. Sessions will be held at Canberra City Health Network, 71-73 London Circuit, Canberra. This free group exercise program for women (18+) of all fitness levels and backgrounds involves a one-hour group exercise session every week for nine weeks, with an additional 30-minute health education session every fortnight. This fun, social and motivating program incorporates many of the factors that contribute to women’s health – exercise sessions, tips to eating healthy, techniques to relieve stress and anxiety, and an opportunity to connect with other women. The program is delivered in a safe, non-judgemental and comfortable setting, by qualified exercise physiologists who have experience working with groups of women in all different stages of life. Participants who register receive: 1:1 consultation and goal setting with an exercise physiologist; nine one-hour group exercise classes suitable to their fitness level; participant booklet which includes activities and health information; resistance band to use during and after the program; final assessment, wrap up and plans for the future catch up with an exercise physiologist; the opportunity to meet new people, create friendships and connect with other women. Participants do not need to be diagnosed with diabetes to join. Registering is easy: visit movewithwomen.com.au/classes or call 1800 328 951. More program locations are announced every eight weeks; check the website or join the mailing list at movewithwomen.com.au/contact-us/
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