Training will be provided in health and in domestic violence issues. Description Project will be run by local YWCA of La Banda. Information on other NGO groups such as hospital working groups, alcoholics anonymous groups and associations to prevent drug abuse, will be provided. Project will begin in May 1999. An exercise support programme for women who have had breast cancer surgery.
Participants are very enthusiastic about the programs effectiveness in assisting their recovery.
The program is safe, fun and therapeutic gentle floor and pool exercises and relaxation techniques designed specifiically for women who have experienced mastectomy, lumpectomy or breast reconstruction surgery at any time in their lives. This National YWCA programme operates in local communities around Australia. The YWCA of Australia employs a national Encore development coordinator to organise training, quality control and marketing of the programme nationally. AVON provides annual sponsorship for the programme which funds the Coordinator and provides grants to local associations. Currently operating in 8 locations.