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THE JOHN RICHARD KUHLMANN WELLNESS CENTRE & THE MACARTHUR CANCER THERAPY WELLNESS CENTRE Programs are currently postponed in line with the public health orders and social distancing due to COVID-19. Once the restricting are eased the programs will commence as per the current wellness calendar. Please contact us if you have any concerns or need advice. Go to our online Wellness Calendar of Events: https://www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/cancer/calendar.html for all dates, times and booking information for our Wellness Programs.

Look Good Feel Better Look Good Feel Better virtual workshops are now live via zoom

LGFB have developed an online workshop so ladies can join LGFB for a Skincare and make-up session – 1 Hour or Wigs and Headwear session.

Issue 29 / Autumn 2020

Website: www.swslhd.nsw.gov.au/cancer Email: SWSLHD-LiverpoolWellnessCentre@health.nsw.gov.au Phone: 02 8738 9853

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Dry July Dry July is a not-for-profit organisation that challenges people to abstain from alcohol for the entire month of July to support adults living with cancer.

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ENRICHing Survivorship Programs ENRICHing Survivorship is facilitated by an exercise physiologist/ physiotherapist, dietitian, yoga instructor and volunteers to restore your physical and emotional wellbeing after cancer treatment. The program runs one day per week for 8 weeks and each session is 2 hours. The program is made up of the following components:

Six sessions focus on exercise and nutrition to improve cancer health (ENRICH).

A yoga and mindfulness session introduces relaxation breathing techniques to help reduce stress and anxiety.

A peer support session provides practical information, discussion and ideas about how to adjust to the changes following cancer treatment

ENRICH is currently on hold workshops will commence in the second part of the year. Campbelltown will have two programs with the first commencing on the 31 July for 8 weeks and the second program due to start on the 9 October. Liverpool will have one program which is scheduled to commence on 29 September. Read more at https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/enrich/#cxSugKAAAClB5hCh.99 Program dates and locations are as follows: CAMPBELLTOWN: 31 July 2020

9 October 2020 LIVERPOOL: 29 September 2020 - 17 November 2020 To register, please email enrich@nswcc.org.au or call 1300 360 541

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Autumn Gardening with Darren Martin

Rows of garlic on bare soil before being gently

planted and covered with a 10 centimetre layer of

pea straw. Now’s the time to plant garlic.

I love getting into my vegetable garden this time of the year. After the long hot summer that we have just endured, the

crisp mornings and mild days are a welcome relief. Autumn is an active time in the garden with plenty to be done. Many of the veggies that were planted during the warm growing season have supplied us with an abundance of produce and are now ready to be placed in the compost bay or better still, fed to the chickens. Remember, if you have any diseased plants, it’s best to remove all parts and dispose of thoroughly. We don’t want to spread the problem. After clearing the beds, it’s time to feed the soil. A healthy soil is full of microorganisms essential for plant growth and development. I like to cover the whole bed with about 5 centimetres of compost and or aged animal manure and then gently rake it in. Plants such as peas, radishes, carrots, beetroot, rocket, mizuna (mustard) and broad beans can be planted as seed. With the soil temperature still warm, they germinate quite quickly. My pea and radish seeds started growing after 6 days. If birds are a problem, make a temporary wire structure to keep them off your garden bed. In addition to planting seeds, I like to plant lettuce, silverbeet, bok choy, cabbage, kale and broccoli seedlings. The lettuce will be ready to harvest in about 3 weeks. Before planting, soak the seedling punnets in a mild solution of seaweed to help reduce transplant shock. When all your seedlings have been planted, spread a 2 to 4 centimetre layer of pea straw around them to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Sugarcane mulch can also be used but doesn’t have as much nitrogen. I wait for my seeds to germinate and start growing leaves before I mulch around them. Gardening is great for the mind, spirit and body. It’s time to get your hands dirty. Happy gardening!