Just a quick note to anyone who is in the Sydney area.... The Cancer Council NSW is running a pilot program at the end of this month based on workplace issue's and cancer. Anyone who can make it is welcome to go. Its free and I hear that there are to be some great speakers involved. It is being run by Annie Miller who is the Project Coordinator of the Community Education Programs department at the Cancer Council NSW. In her role at the Cancer Council, Annie has taken a keen interest in helping young adults affected by cancer. So if you are able to go along, please go up and introduce yourself to Annie, as she has a host of ideas and upcoming programs that are directed towards our age group coming along very soon!
Here are the full details:
Cancer Council NSW Workshop - Working Beyond Cancer
Saturday, 27th February 2010
(Proudly sponsored by Mortgage Choice)
Have you recently finished your cancer treatment and plan to return to work?
Are you juggling your treatment, career, and caring for your family during normal working hours?
Perhaps you are caring for someone with cancer and still trying to work and live your life?
Come along to our inaugural Working Beyond Cancer workshop and learn from workplace experts, exercise and nutrition experts, counsellors, etc. A variety of topics and workplace-related issues will be covered including:
• Practical and emotional issues around returning to work or working through your treatment
• Carers’ needs in the workplace
• Effective and appropriate communication with work colleagues and employees
• Legal and Superannuation issues
• Managing Employees with cancer and after cancer treatment
• Exercise, nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices
Registration is essential. Call NOW on freecall 1300 200 558.
For further information, contact Annie Miller on the number above; or
Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20.
Venue: Mortgage Choice training rooms - Level 10, 100 Miller Street, North Sydney
Time: 9am – 3.30pm
Cost: FREE
Best Nikki Smile
