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The Mindfulness and Wellbeing Program consists of four fortnightly sessions delivered with a mix of online and in-person sessions to help you and your loved ones navigate chronic conditions and the challenges life throws at you.
About this Program
Each session will start with a presentation from leading experts to empower you get the support and knowledge you need to thrive with a chronic condition.
Sessions end with a 45 minute practical exercise led by 747 Fitness to help you achieve greater mindfulness and inner wellbeing.
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Partner Organisations
JobWatch
An employment rights legal centre which operates out of Victoria and provides assistance to Victorian, Queensland and Tasmanian workers about their rights at work.
Chronic Illness Alliance
The Chronic Illness Alliance has 55 member organisations, both state and national. The aim of the Alliance is to build a better focus in health policy and health services for all people with chronic illnesses. It does this through education and research projects.
Genetic Support Network Victoria
The Genetic Support Network of Victoria (GSNV) was established in 1997 in response to a changing complex environment; in recognition of the importance of a broad consumer voice in genetic health; acknowledgement of a gap in existing support for many rare, undiagnosed and genetic conditions and to increase awareness of the challenges faced by people with genetic conditions and those who support them.
747 Fitness
Dandenong based fitness centre offering a variety of services including eprsonal training, mindfulness and life coaching.
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About the sessions and faciliators
Samira Ahmic (747 Fitness) – Weekly Mindfulness sessions
Allow Samira to gently guide you back to yourself, through gentle movement, breathwork and meditation. When we are able to quieten our mind we can hear our soul speak. Mindfulness gently guides us to be more present and connected both to ourselves and the world around us.
Samira, founder of Zamin Wellness, is passionate about all things health and wellness. About 5 years ago, Samira was suffering from chronic back pain, which was the wake-up call she needed to make her health a priority. Since then she has been on a journey to heal her body, mind, and spirit.
Samira Ahmic (747 Fitness) – Surviving to Thriving
Living with a chronic illness can be physically challenging as well as mentally and emotionally exhausting. Chronic illness can often become the centre around which our entire life revolves. In this session, Samira will share my experience with chronic illness and how she was able to go from “surviving” to “thriving”. You will walk away from this session armed with the tools to flip your mindset and get out of negative cycles and thought patterns so that you too can live your best life.
Gabrielle Marchetti (JobWatch ) – Chronic Health and Work Rights
Gabrielle, the principal lawyer from Jobwatch, will provide information and answer questions on employment with chronic health and red flags to look out for!
Dr Christine Walker (Chronic Illness Alliance) – Peer Support: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Dr Walker, through her experience as a peer support leader and advocate, will guide discussion on the importance and value of peer support as well as how to ensure a supportive and fruitful environment for groups. It’s not always rainbows and butterflies, but with a little help, peers support can fufilling and enriching!
Genetic Support Network Victoria – To be Confirmed
The Genetic Support Network of Victoria (GSNV) was established in 1997 in response to a changing complex environment; in recognition of the importance of a broad consumer voice in genetic health; acknowledgement of a gap in existing support for many rare, undiagnosed and genetic conditions and to increase awareness of the challenges faced by people with genetic conditions and those who support them.