The Wellbeing Centre offers a variety of programs, services and education opportunities for patients, families and carers.
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Peer Support Programs
- Carers Circle
- 'Men's Shed presents....' Series
- Victorian Head and Neck Cancer and Education Support Group
- Love & Light Lung Cancer Support Group
- Chinese Support Group
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) Support Group (on hold)
- Bridge of Support by Counterpart (on hold)
- Aboriginal Yarning Circle
Wellbeing Programs and Services
- Men's Shed program
- Cultural Support for Mandarin speaking patients
- Oncology Massage
- Join Us for Art
- Carers
Education Seminars
- Let's Talk Changes in Memory in Thinking
- Let's Talk Exercise
- Let's Talk Fatigue
- Let's Talk Lymphoedema
- Food for Thought: Cooking demonstration (on hold)
- Quarterly Seminars on topics such a fear of cancer recurrence, planning for future health care, parenting with cancer (on hold)
Workshops
Kick Start Your Writing - 3 day workshop held over 3 weeks - (on hold, wait listed)
Previous writings have been included in an inspiring book, for further information or to purchase a copy see our staff or click on link:
Stories from Peter Mac [Book]Floristry Fun - a short video about flower arranging that you can access from home. You will be guided by an experienced florist and floristry teacher to create a beautiful vase of flowers that you and others can enjoy.
Stand Up For Cancer - stand-up comedian Rachel Berger facilitated a one-day stand-up comedy workshop at Peter Mac for 10 first-time, would-be comedians who had the opportunity to perform their routines to a live audience that very night.
Events and Celebrations
Peter Mac acknowledges that patient needs extend beyond their immediate care. We run a number of small events and celebrations throughout the year to celebrate the culture and diversity of our patients through decorations, activities and community partnerships.
Check our events page or the calendar below to see what's coming up and our highlights page to see what we have been up to!
