We're helping to contribute to the ongoing operations of Cancer Council Tasmania by running or walking 5km in September 2023. Thank you for your support.

Do you like to get out in the fresh air, enjoying time outdoors? Then how about inviting a workmate or the whole team & go for a walk at lunchtime. Walk at pace that is comfortable & enjoyable. Make time to chat with your workmates. If you would like to share a photo or share a story in relation to your walking experience, then please contact Mel Coombe. Have fun!!

You can lower your risk of cancer by enjoying a healthy diet, being physically active every day and maintaining a healthy body weight. Studies show being overweight, physically inactive and not eating well increases your risk of developing cancer.

Healthy eating is a first step in reducing your cancer risk. Poor eating habits increase your risk of cancer at many sites in the body. Poor eating habits can also contribute to weight gain, and being overweight or obese increases your risk of cancer. The good news is that a healthy diet, combined with regular physical activity and a healthy body weight can reduce cancer risk.

While there is no one food that can protect against cancer, there are steps you can take to lower your overall risk. A healthy diet may protect against cancers including cancer of the bowel, liver, oesophagus (food pipe), lung and stomach.

Sophie van der Kley from the Cancer Council will share information & resources to help you make great choices for your health & wellbeing.

A food platter will be provided for your enjoyment.

For this session to take place a minimum of 5 people will be required.

Contact Mel Coombe for all enquiries.

Do you like to get out in the fresh air, enjoying time outdoors? Then how about inviting a workmate or the whole team & go for a walk at lunchtime. Walk at a pace that is comfortable & enjoyable. Make time to chat with your workmates. If you would like to share a photo or share a story in relation to your walking experience, then please contact Mel Coombe. Have fun!!

Caroline Thain is the National Clinical Lead at Headspace. In this session she will be unpacking what it means to have good physical health. This will include helpful information on the importance of incorporating healthy habits with our eating, sleep & exercise for our overall wellbeing.

In order for this session to take place, there will be a requirement of a minimum of 3 people.

Please contact Mel Coombe for all enquiries.

Do you like to get out in the fresh air, enjoying time outdoors? Then how about inviting a workmate or the whole team & go for a walk at lunchtime. Walk at a pace that is comfortable & enjoyable. Make time to chat with your workmates. If you would like to share a photo or share a story in relation to your walking experience, then please contact Mel Coombe. Have fun!!

Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia. Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.

The sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the major cause of skin cancer. UV damage also causes sunburn, tanning, premature ageing and eye damage. The good news is you can prevent damage – and skin cancer – by being SunSmart.

Sun protection is recommended whenever UV levels reach 3 or higher. Below 3, sun protection isn't recommended unless you are outdoors for extended periods or near reflective surfaces, like snow.

Sophie van der Kley from Cancer Council will be providing helpful information that will help you make wise choices when spending time outdoors.

For this session to take place a minimum of 5 people is required.

Contact Mel Coombe for all enquiries.

Do you like to get out in the fresh air, enjoying time outdoors? Then how about inviting a workmate or the whole team & go for a walk at lunchtime. Walk at a pace that is comfortable & enjoyable. Make time to chat with your workmates. If you would like to share a photo or share a story in relation to your walking experience, then please contact Mel Coombe. Have fun!!

WHAT IS MOVEMBER?

Movember is a movement for men's health. For 30 days in the month formerly known as November, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas rally to support the cause, get people talking and raise funds for men’s health projects.

How mo-tivated are you to support this great cause? Take a mo-ment to think about it. If you are keen to join in, can I encourage you to either grow a mo of your own, or alternatively buy a fake mo. Oh, & don’t forget to take photo’s of you & your workmates, this is a must.

Forward your photo’s to Mel Coombe.

Caroline Thain is the National Clinical Lead at Headspace. In this session she will be unpacking what it means to have good sleep hygiene.

‘Sleep hygiene’ refers to healthy habits, behaviours and environmental factors that can be adjusted to help you have a good night’s sleep.

Some sleeping problems are often caused by bad sleep habits reinforced over years or even decades.

Improved sleep will not happen as soon as changes are made. But if good sleep habits are maintained, sleep will certainly get better.

If you have tried and failed to improve your sleep, you may like to consider professional help.

In order for this session to take place, there will be a requirement of a minimum of 3 people.

Please contact Mel Coombe for all enquiries.

Do you like to get out in the fresh air, enjoying time outdoors? Then how about inviting a workmate or the whole team & go for a walk at lunchtime. Walk at a pace that is comfortable & enjoyable. Make time to chat with your workmates. If you would like to share a photo or share a story in relation to your walking experience, then please contact Mel Coombe. Have fun!!

The half marathon run and recreational walk starts at Wrest Point Car Park, following Sandy Bay Road, left into Byron Street and left onto Davey Street at Hotel Soho. Davey Street becomes Huon Road as it travels the route to the right turn onto Pillinger Drive and on to the pinnacle of Mount Wellington. The course is 21.1km long and just over 1,270 metres in elevation. This race is physically challenging and scenically stunning.

The 10km fun run starts at Wrest Point car park following Sandy Bay Road, left into Byron Street and left into Davey Street at Hotel Soho. Davey Street becomes Huon Road as it travels the route to the Fern Tree Tavern. The course is 10km long and climbs 460m in elevation.

For more information on cost and times, please contact the organiser.

info@pointtopinnacle.com.au

03 6234 2844

Do you like to get out in the fresh air, enjoying time outdoors? Then how about inviting a workmate or the whole team & go for a walk at lunchtime. Walk at a pace that is comfortable & enjoyable. Make time to chat with your workmates. If you would like to share a photo or share a story in relation to your walking experience, then please contact Mel Coombe. Have fun!!

Do you like to get out in the fresh air, enjoying time outdoors? Then how about inviting a workmate or the whole team & go for a walk at lunchtime. Walk at a pace that is comfortable & enjoyable. Make time to chat with your workmates. If you would like to share a photo or share a story in relation to your walking experience, then please contact Mel Coombe. Have fun!!

Burnie 10 will be celebrating it’s 38th year. For more information please click the link below.

Get Checked

There are many reasons why cancer may affect someone.

Ella French from the Cancer Council Tasmania will be discussing the importance of getting checked to keep yourself healthy. “Get Checked” is highlighting the importance of early detection. It’s about knowing your body so you can be aware of what is normal for you, which makes it easier to detect an unusual change. It is also about encouraging people to participate in the 3 national cancer screening programs.

So please come along to get advice & of course bring your questions.

Please note: This is not a webinar.

Headspace support young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, as well as work and study support. With a focus on early intervention, they work with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives – to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future.

In everything they do, they aim to meet the evolving and unique needs of young people and those who support them. That’s why their youth reference groups are at the heart of their work, and they play an active role in designing, developing and evaluating their programs.

On World Heart Day 2022, we’re asking the world to:

USE HEART FOR EVERY HEART

World Heart Day is an opportunity for everyone to stop and consider how best to use heart for humanity, for nature, and for you. Beating cardiovascular disease (CVD) is something that matters to every beating heart.

Use Heart means to think differently. To make the right decisions. To act with courage. To help others. To engage with this important cause. The heart is the only organ you can hear and feel. It is the first and last sign of life. It is one of the few things with the potential to unite all of us as people.

For Every Heart involves the use of “FOR” and swings the focus from the actions themselves to the beneficiaries of the actions, allowing for wider application of the campaign while also making it more personal. We want World Heart Day messages to reach as many individuals as possible to help achieve cardiovascular health for every heart.

This webinar is free of charge and will provide information on:

~ What a psychosocial hazard is

~ How the ISO 45003 standard can be used to help guide the assessment and control of psychosocial hazards

~ How Adam’s research, using implementation science, will help ensure implementation efforts are successful.

If you are interested in attending the webinar, please contact Mel Coombe.

Eat Healthy, Be Active, Aim For Your Healthy Weight

You can lower your risk of cancer by enjoying a healthy diet, being physically active every day and maintaining a healthy body weight.

Studies show being overweight, physically inactive and not eating well increases your risk of developing cancer.

Being overweight or obese also increases your risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, gall bladder disease, gout, impaired fertility, lower back pain, osteoarthritis and many other conditions.

Launceston & Virtual

The Women's 5K Walk/Run will be back in 2022 heading out on the streets of Launceston at 10am on Sunday 11 September.

The virtual event is also back and will be on for the month of September - wear pink and support from anywhere in the state.

The Women’s 5K is a fun/run event that sets out from Launceston’s City Park and through the city streets, on the second Sunday in September. Everyone is encouraged to come along dressed in pink and walk or run the event

Got a feeling that someone you know or care about it isn’t behaving as they normally would? Perhaps they seem out of sorts? More agitated or withdrawn? Or they’re just not themselves. Trust that gut instinct and act on it. Learn more about the signs and when it's time to ask R U OK?

People who walk before or during work are generally healthier, more productive and less likely to be sick or absent. It's in the best interests of all individuals and organisations to build walking into their daily routine and support the Walk to Work program.

The webinar is aimed at business owners, people managers or supervisors. And will cover:

• How to implement preventative measures

• Body positioning / loading / from sitting to standing

• Simple exercises (not just warm up / regular stuff during the day)

• Stress and load of structures of body

If you are interested in attending the webinar, please contact Mel Coombe.

Brushing correctly is important for both your teeth & gums. This session will also cover how to brush & care for dentures.

Want to know more? Then come along to this demonstration.

A free toothbrush will be given to everyone who attends.

Contact Mel Coombe; Phone: 6335 3000 or Email: missionwellbing@citymission.org.au

Brushing correctly is important for both your teeth & gums. This session will also cover how to brush & care for dentures.

Want to know more? Then come along to this demonstration.

A free toothbrush will be given to everyone who attends.

Contact Mel Coombe; Phone: 6335 3000 or Email: missionwellbing@citymission.org.au

This webinar will aim to provide information on diet & exercise, to help prevent or manage Diabetes.

Brushing correctly is important for both your teeth & gums.

Want to know more? Then come along to this demonstration.

A free toothbrush will be given to everyone who attends.

Contact Mel Coombe; Phone: 6335 3000 or Email: missionwellbing@citymission.org.au