Insight & Knowledge: Improving The Breast Cancer Journey

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1 Insight & Knowledge: Improving The Breast Cancer Journey 20 August 2018

2 Index 1. Symposium Overview Getting There Parking Our Guest Speakers Information Booths FAQ Be Uplifted Inc Breast Cancer Charity's 2018 symposium is a unique opportunity for breast cancer patients, survivors, family & friends to gain valuable information from medical & health experts. 2

3 Symposium Overview Be Uplifted Inc 2018 Information Symposium When: 20 August 2018 from 9am Where: Kedron Wavell Services Club, Chermside Cost: Gold Coin Donation Inclusions Morning Tea Guest speakers providing fresh insights on all areas of breast health care Booths offering information and products Free onsite parking What should you expect? Hear about the latest developments in breast cancer treatment options Talk to health experts Learn techniques to enhance personal wellbeing Explore ways to heal mind, body and emotional health Connect with other breast cancer patients 3

4 Getting There There are many options for getting to the Symposium. The venue is easily accessible by car or public transport. The event location Kedron Wavell Services Club is located at 21 Kittyhawk Dr, Chermside. The venue is 8km from the city centre; behind Chermside Shopping Centre, and just south of Marchant Park. Coming from Hamilton Rd, Kedron Wavell Services Club is located behind the Chermside library and swimming pool. 4

5 Parking Free parking is available onsite. Disabled parking is available directly in front of the main entrance to the venue. Did You Know? Breast cancer patients can face massive costs for their treatment, and often pay the highest costs of treatment than other diseases? A study recently published by the Breast Cancer Network Australia found that although the costs of breast cancer vary depending on the type of treatment a breast cancer patient receives, breast cancer patients are out of pocket between $3,500 to over $20,000 as a result of their treatment. 5

6 Symposium Speakers Be Uplifted Inc s 2018 Symposium is all about making life easier for breast cancer patients and helping them to achieve better outcomes through insight and knowledge. Each Guest Speakers will offer their own perspective on how breast cancer patients and breast cancer survivors can achieve healthier outcomes. Dr Ben Green MBBS FRACS Dr Green is a highly regarded breast and endocrine surgeon working in Brisbane. Lorna Golombick, Lime Physical Therapy Lorna is the founder of Lime Physical Therapy and a fully qualified and very experienced Physiotherapist and Lymphoedema Practitioner. Tim Brown Tim will be demonstrating the benefits of the Paxman machine. This provides scalp cooling to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. Karen Gray Karen will be discussing how breast cancer patients can deal with the psychosocial and emotional challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis. 6

7 Did You Know? By purchasing Be Uplifted Inc merchandise you will be helping local breast cancer patients during their journey. Merchandise will be on sale from just $3, including quality pens, lanyards and quality keyrings, plus our hats and polo shirts. All money raised goes directly to supporting local breast cancer patients. 7

8 Information Booths As well as our Guest Speakers, ten Information Booths will be available for guests to obtain more information about assistance and support services available to breast cancer patients and breast cancer survivors. Be Uplifted Inc Breast Cancer Charity Volunteers from our charity will be available to have a chat about the support services offered by Be Uplifted Inc Green Door Bowen Therapy Certified Bowen Therapists who be available to discuss how the Bowtech Bowen treatment technique can help improve post operative recovery from breast cancer surgery. Lady Claire Fashion & Lingerie Selling mastectomy bras and swimwear plus prosthesis available to buy, plus a custom alteration service to bras is available Lime Physical Therapy Discuss cancer rehabilitation and lymphoedema management and the Pinc Cancer Rehabilitation Program plus options for treating Breast Cancer Related Lymphoedema 8

9 Pear Physiology Exercise physiologists specialising in women s health will offer information about movement after breast cancer treatment and exercise can increase strength, reduce your fatigue and help improve your range of motion and function after treatments. Zonta Club of Redcliffe Zonta Breast Care Cushions will be available. These cushions were specifically designed for breast cancer patients. Love Essence Restore harmony and balance in your life using natural remedies and self-healing techniques. 9

10 Your Questions Answered 1. Why do I need to register for a ticket if the event requires me to make a donation at entry? Registration is for administrative and catering purposes we need to know how many guests to expect. 2. How do I make my gold coin donation at entry? Volunteers will be at the entrance to the Symposium provide information. Guests can offer their donation to our breast cancer charity at that point. 3. Where do I go in Kedron Wavell Services Club? The Symposium is being held in the Kitty Hawk Room. Guests will find this room on the ground floor of the building. 4. Do those with wheelchairs / disabled need to call in advance? No. The venue is easily accessible for those with a disability. Disabled parking is available directly in front of the main entrance to the venue. The venue for the Symposium is on the ground floor of the building and wheelchair accessible. 5. Is there allocated seating? The symposium will take place in theatre style seating. There will be no allocated seating. 6. Will I be able to park if I drive? Yes. Kedron Wavell Services Club has ample off-street parking available. 10

11 7. Does the event start at 9am or later? The doors will open at 9am to allow guests time to visit our information booths and mingle. Seating is also not allocated, so the hour is time to find a seat. Our guest speakers will start from 10am. 8. If I did not register, can I still come to the Symposium? We prefer that guests do pre-register. If you choose not to rebook you cannot guarantee you will receive entry if the event books out. There is no cost involved in registering, so please consider taking a minute to do so: 9. What time do you expect the event to finish? We expect our speakers will end by 12 noon, giving our guests time to explores the Information Booths and obtain more information and advice on health and wellbeing during and after breast cancer. 10. What if I change my mind or for another reason cannot come? For the same reasons we ask guests to register, we ask that you and advise that will not be attending. We may be able to reallocate your ticket. Please info@beuplifted.org.au to cancel your attendance. 11. Who can I contact with any further questions? Please contact Be Uplifted Inc. us on info@beuplifted.org.au or telephone Wendy on

12 Be Uplifted Inc Breast Cancer Charity B1/194 Zillmere Rd Zillmere Q 4034 PH: (07) Be Uplifted Inc is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Notfor-profits Commission ABN