January - February - What's Happening!

Breast Cancer Support



Breast Buddies next meet is on the 9th February and then on the second Friday of every month at 9.30 am to offer support and share experiences. Phone Kim 4979 1780 for further information.



Be Pampered!



For anyone been through or going through any cancer treatment. Enjoy a fun morning.



Facials, makeup, manicures and pedicures. Next meeting is on the 13th February at 9.30 am. After that every second Tuesday of the month.



Bring a plate to share! Contact Marie 4978 3224 or Helena on 49727776.



Free Health Assessments



Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Level monitoring. Drop in or make an appointment.



Free Aerobics, Relaxation and Discovering Chi



Walk aerobics - 8.30 am till 9 am Monday to Friday. Bring a towel or mat if you prefer.



Relaxation - Monday 9 - 9.20 am.



Discovering Chi - Low impact movements for beginners. Includes warm up and Chi Gong stretching exercises. Monday 9.15am till 10.15 am.



Breastfeeding Association



Meets on the second Thursday and the fourth Wednesday of every month. Next meeting is on Thursday 8th February 10am - noon.



Support and information on breastfeeding and parenting.

Phone Kim 4978 0456 or Sue on 4979 0906 for more information.



Preterm Infant's Parents Association Inc. (P.I.P.A)



Watching Premature babies grow. Bring your own lunch. Meets held at 12.30 - 2 pm. Next meet on 30th January. For further information contact Julie Withoos on 4975 0784 or email steve.withoos@bigpond.com



Puberty Clues



A workshop for mothers and their daughters. This is a 2 1/2 hour workshop that provides mothers and their daughters, 8 - 12 years old, with accurate and up to date information about the changes that occur during puberty and menstruation. Bookings essential.

2007 sessions - Gladstone 23rd March

Boyne Tannum 25th May

Gladstone 27th July.

A four week program exploring the changes, emotions, options health and well being for women experiencing the change of life. Commencing on the 19th September from 9 am till 12 noon. Not only informative, but relaxed and fun. Bookings essential. Phone the centre on 4976 1456



Gladstone Communities for Children Post Natal Disorder Support Group.

Have you experienced persistent feelings of despair whilst pregnant or within a year of the birth of a baby? Post Natal Disorders (PND) affects up to 20% of women and their families.

The PND Support Group provides an environment where Mums can come along and be supported by other Mum's who understand how they are feeling.

The group is held fortnightly on a Monday morning from 10.30 am - 12.30 am. No appointment is necessary, just come along. The PND support group program recommences on the 22nd January.

Gladstone Communities for Children - Young Parents Program

Fortnightly on Mondays from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Program recommences on the 29th January - for parents with children 12 months and over.

Every Thursday from 10 am till noon. Program recommences on the 1st February, for pregnant women and young parents with babies up to 12 months.

Fortnightly Fridays from 10 am to noon. Program recommences on the 9th February for parents whose children are in the Child Protection System.

Free transport is available for both programs. Please ring the centre as only staff can make bookings for transport.

Mobile Women's Health Service

The Women's Health Nurse conducts a free womens clinic which can include:-

• pap smear, pregnancy tests
• breast check, blood pressure test
• blood sugar test

Next session at Gladstone on 13th February and at Boyne Island 14th February. Appointments essential 4979 1456.

Stress Management Program

Contact Tania for more details. Course running from 9.30 am till noon February 6th, 16th and 23rd