FACE COVID
Russ Harris the author of best sellers “The Happiness Trap” and “The Reality Slap” has released this great resource bringing together many ACT techniques…take a look – we like it! Click here FACE COVID
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YWCA encourages women to continue to enrol in Encore Programs
Women who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer are encouraged to continue to enrol into the free YMCA Encore exercise and information programs around Sydney as they will be resuming when the social distancing restrictions ease. The 8 week exercise programs are designed to specifically target the side effects of surgery and treatment through […]
read moreTalking to Our Kids about Corona Virus
We are living in a time of change and uncertainty associated with our world health situation. These are tough times and we need to all support each other as well as the children in our lives. Whether they are our kids, our nieces and nephews, or other precious children around us. Our kids are often […]
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New roadmap for Pancreatic Cancer launched at Parliament House
At the invitation of the Avner Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, Dr Katharine Hodgkinson recently attended the launch of a roadmap by Dr Greg Hunt Minster for Health and Hon Chris Bowen Shadow Minister for Health for improving pancreatic cancer survival. Pancreatic cancer is associated with a particularly poor prognosis and has a devasting impact on those […]
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Resource to help clients over the Festive Season
We are all aware that the Christmas period can be tough for many, especially for those who are unwell. We are sharing a Tip Sheet of ideas to help clients manage this period and we hope this resource may also assist your clients. Click here to read our Top Tips to help enjoy the Festive Season […]
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Avner Foundation Launch
Dr Katharine Hodgkinson was delighted to be invited to the launch of a collaboration between the Northern Sydney Local Health District and Avner Foundation held on 3rd December at the Collings Institute, St Leonards. The collaboration aims to improve research and treatment for patients living with pancreatic cancer. As we know, pancreatic cancer is often […]
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HeadwayHealth at CancerFit Open Day
HeadwayHealth contributed to the Open Day at CancerFit Australia Greenwich on Monday 21st October to recognise Breast Cancer Awareness Month and share its array of rehabilitation and survivorship care options. CancerFit provided the opportunity for those who have been affected by cancer to trial an number of wellbeing classes including Yoga, Meditation, Boxing, Circuit and […]
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Breast Cancer Innovations Against the Vines in the Hunter
Dr Katharine Hodgkinson attended the Breast Cancer Innovations Against the Vines in the Hunter from 19-21st September 2019 with 90 nurses and health professionals from around NSW and Australia. It was a great opportunity to come together to learn and share knowledge about how best to care for patients and families with the conference providing […]
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Uplift! Please help support women around the world by donating pre-loved bras
HeadwayHealth collects new and pre-loved bras for the charity Uplift to distribute to women in disadvantaged communities for whom a bra is unobtainable or simply unaffordable. Uplift’s website www.upliftbras.org identifies the many benefits for women in regard to their health as well as functioning in their social, work and business lives. Bras help with comfort, […]
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Identifying research directions at the Australian Brain Cancer Mission Survivorship Workshop
Dr Katharine Hodgkinson was invited to contribute to the Australian Brain Cancer Mission Survivorship workshop in Sydney on Friday 16th August to identify priorities for brain cancer research investment. The day was attended by Professor Dorothy Keefe (CEO Cancer Australia) and researchers, clinicians, academics and those with a lived experience of brain cancer from around […]
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