Karratha | October Peer Led Cancer Support Group

Please register your interest for an October Cancer Peer Support Group to be held in Karratha.

Dates and times to be decided closer to the date.

Purpose

The purpose of our group is to offer a safe space for all cancer patients and survivors to connect, share information, share experiences, ask questions and guide each other.

What is it?

Our group sessions are informal in nature and are held over morning or afternoon tea. We may occasionally have a guest speaker, activity or workshop which will be advertised prior to the date.

Why should you attend?

Although there is no obligation or expectation to attend meetings and workshops, our peer support group is here for your benefit.

· Works to empower you;

· Promotes information sharing;

· Can reduce anxiety and stress;

· Provides a space for shared experiences and the opportunity to speak freely;

· Reinforcement of the normalcy of reactions and experiences;

· Offers the opportunity to develop new connections;

· Enables opportunities to learn from others and gain support, encouragement and hope;

· Provides a sense of belonging in a safe and comfortable environment;

· Promotes inclusion by creating community while helping people to realise they are not alone.