Events calendar
Whether you’re looking to learn more about blood cancer, attend an educational webinar or get involved with one of our fundraising events, you’ll find all the latest calendar of events here.
If you’d like to know a bit more about our Online Support Groups and Webinars before you register for one you can learn more about them here or check out some of the previous webinar recordings.
Men’s Blood Cancer Support Group – Managing Fatigue
Online via Zoom
Cancer-related fatigue is a common experience for people living with blood cancer. It’s important to understand what causes it and how it differs from general fatigue. Apart from the obvious physical impact on everyday life, it can also affect mental health and functioning. During this session, we explore expectations & understanding of fatigue, management strategies and where to seek professional support. Together, we will share our personal experience, knowledge and resources to assist one another in managing fatigue.
Post Transplant Fatigue Seminar (4 online sessions)
Online via Zoom
Cancer-related fatigue is the most common side effect of blood cancer and its treatment. It is quite different from normal tiredness. This is particularly true after transplant.
Webinar: Shaping Your Legacy
Online via Zoom
Join us for an insightful webinar that will delve into the key elements of estate planning, equipping you to make thoughtful decisions about your legacy. Our panel will guide you through the essential aspects of laying out your final wishes, including writing a Will, making health directives, appointing a power of attorney, and other key decisions to help ensure peace of mind.
Watch & Wait Support Group – Managing Fatigue
Online via Zoom
Cancer-related fatigue is a common experience for people living with blood cancer. It’s important to understand what causes it and how it differs from general fatigue. Apart from the obvious physical impact on everyday life, it can also affect mental health and functioning. During this session, we explore expectations & understanding of fatigue, management strategies and where to seek professional support. Together, we will share our personal experience, knowledge and resources to assist one another in managing fatigue.
Blood Cancer Support Group (day) – Managing Fatigue
Online via Zoom
Cancer-related fatigue is a common experience for people living with blood cancer. It’s important to understand what causes it and how it differs from general fatigue. Apart from the obvious physical impact on everyday life, it can also affect mental health and functioning. During this session, we explore expectations & understanding of fatigue, management strategies and where to seek professional support. Together, we will share our personal experience, knowledge and resources to assist one another in managing fatigue.
20s to 40s Peer Support Group (4 Mar – 29 Apr)
Online via Zoom
Whether you were diagnosed 1 month, 1 year or many years ago, a blood cancer diagnosis can have immediate and long-lasting effects. Join us to explore relevant topics with a group of other younger people who just ‘get it’.
Caregiver Support Group – Fear of recurrence / progression
Online via Zoom
One of the greatest concerns for people living with blood cancer is the worry of blood cancer returning. Subsequent feelings of fear, uncertainty and anxiety are very common. For some, these feelings are mild, for others they are significant & may impact on your quality of life. Living with these feelings can be really challenging. In this group, we will have the opportunity to explore these feelings in a safe space, as well as discuss strategies to help manage living with this uncertainty.
Men’s Blood Cancer Support Group – Fear of recurrence / progression
Online via Zoom
One of the greatest concerns for people living with blood cancer is the worry of blood cancer returning. Subsequent feelings of fear, uncertainty and anxiety are very common. For some, these feelings are mild, for others they are significant & may impact on your quality of life. Living with these feelings can be really challenging. In this group, we will have the opportunity to explore these feelings in a safe space, as well as discuss strategies to help manage living with this uncertainty.
General Evening Blood Cancer Support Group – Fear of recurrence
Online via Zoom
One of the greatest concerns for people living with blood cancer is the worry of blood cancer returning. Subsequent feelings of fear, uncertainty and anxiety are very common. For some, these feelings are mild, for others they are significant & may impact on your quality of life. Living with these feelings can be really challenging. In this group, we will have the opportunity to explore these feelings in a safe space, as well as discuss strategies to help manage living with this uncertainty.
Watch & Wait Support Group – Living with uncertainty
Online via Zoom
Many aspects of a blood cancer diagnosis can put us in a state of ‘not knowing’ or being unsure about the future. This can lead to feelings of stress, anxiety and helplessness. However, uncertainty is an unavoidable part of life. In this group we will discuss how uncertainty shows up in our lives and share strategies on how to cope with uncertainty in healthy ways.
Men’s Blood Cancer Support Group – Living with uncertainty
Online via Zoom
Many aspects of a blood cancer diagnosis can put us in a state of ‘not knowing’ or being unsure about the future. This can lead to feelings of stress, anxiety and helplessness. However, uncertainty is an unavoidable part of life. In this group we will discuss how uncertainty shows up in our lives and share strategies on how to cope with uncertainty in healthy ways.
Blood Cancer Support Group (day) – Living with uncertainty
Online via Zoom
Many aspects of a blood cancer diagnosis can put us in a state of ‘not knowing’ or being unsure about the future. This can lead to feelings of stress, anxiety and helplessness. However, uncertainty is an unavoidable part of life. In this group we will discuss how uncertainty shows up in our lives and share strategies on how to cope with uncertainty in healthy ways.
Men’s Blood Cancer Support Group – Self advocacy
Online via Zoom
Self-advocacy means taking an active role in your health care which requires understanding your own needs and communicating these needs with others. This can be challenging while living with blood cancer. In this group, we will discuss the importance of self-advocacy in feeling heard and having your needs met. The aim of this group is to share personal experience and to provide strategies to enable you to be more confident in being “your own best advocate”.
Blood cancer Support Group (evening) – Self advocacy
Online via Zoom
Self-advocacy means taking an active role in your health care which requires understanding your own needs and communicating these needs with others. This can be challenging while living with blood cancer. In this group, we will discuss the importance of self-advocacy in feeling heard and having your needs met. The aim of this group is to share personal experience and to provide strategies to enable you to be more confident in being “your own best advocate”.
Caregiver Support Group – Self advocacy
Online via Zoom
Self-advocacy means taking an active role in your health care which requires understanding your own needs and communicating these needs with others. This can be challenging while living with blood cancer. In this group, we will discuss the importance of self-advocacy in feeling heard and having your needs met. The aim of this group is to share personal experience and to provide strategies to enable you to be more confident in being “your own best advocate”.
Men’s Blood Cancer Support Group – Self-identity / Self-image
Online via Zoom
Self-identity is a combination of our personality traits, abilities, work, physical attributes, interests and social roles. The emotional and physical changes that come along with a blood cancer / disorder and treatment can change the way we perceive ourselves and how others see us. Join in for a discussion about how blood cancer / disorder impacts our self-identity, and discuss ways to help adjust to these changes.
Blood Cancer Support Group (day) – Self-identity / Self-image
Online via Zoom
Self-identity is a combination of our personality traits, abilities, work, physical attributes, interests and social roles. The emotional and physical changes that come along with a blood cancer / disorder and treatment can change the way we perceive ourselves and how others see us. Join in for a discussion about how blood cancer / disorder impacts our self-identity, and discuss ways to help adjust to these changes.
Men’s Blood Cancer Support Group – Surviving & Thriving
Online via Zoom
What does it mean to survive blood cancer? Some people after treatment ask ‘what now’? Others describe feeling a sense of ‘guilt’ having gotten through treatment and survived. For many, blood cancer is a chronic disease so the concept ”survivor” may be hard to relate to.  While the aim of blood cancer management is to not only survive blood cancer but to thrive, we will explore both the physical and emotional reality of this along with some guidance to enable you to live as well as possible.
Blood cancer Support Group (evening) – Surviving & Thriving
Online via Zoom
What does it mean to survive blood cancer? Some people after treatment ask ‘what now’? Others describe feeling a sense of ‘guilt’ having gotten through treatment and survived.
Caregiver Support Group – Surviving & Thriving
Online via Zoom
What does it mean to survive blood cancer? Some people after treatment ask ‘what now’? Others describe feeling a sense of ‘guilt’ having gotten through treatment and survived. For many, blood cancer is a chronic disease so the concept ”survivor” may be hard to relate to.  While the aim of blood cancer management is to not only survive blood cancer but to thrive, we will explore both the physical and emotional reality of this along with some guidance to enable you to live as well as possible.
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Last updated on September 25th, 2024
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