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Free Health Coaching Available

July 29th, 2010

Get Healthy is a free, confidential telephone-based Service funded by
ACT Health, which helps people make lifestyle changes regarding healthy
eating, being physically active, and achieving and maintaining a healthy
weight.

Many chronic diseases can be prevented through simple lifestyle changes. The Get Healthy Service supports people by providing information and ongoing personalised coaching support designed to help ACT adults make lasting behaviour changes.

The Service is based on evidence that telephone coaching is effective in
changing healthy eating and physical activity behaviours.

The ACT Get Healthy Service is available by calling
1300 806 258 (Monday – Friday 8am – 8pm) or visiting the website
www.gethealthy.act.gov.au .

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PTSD Support Group on Sunday

July 20th, 2010

Next Sunday 25 July 10 at noon…

It’s the next get-together of the Canberra PTSD Support Group barbeque, and we’d love to see you there!  Come along for a chat and lunch.

Just because we are in the depth of a Canberra winter, don’t be put off. We have a great little warm weather space to meet even during these cold winter days.

Organised by Picking Up The Peaces and the Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Federation ACT, the support group is for anyone experiencing PTSD, or caring for someone with PTSD.

We continue to have a great turnout for these winter barbeque’s despite the brisk but beautiful Canberra days.  The venue and this event continue to support those who are experiencing PTSD or those who care for members with PTSD.  Several individuals have been saying just how much more empowered they are feeling after discussing common issues, and just how good it is to realise they are not alone, that there are others who understand.

We will meet as usual at the VV&VF premises at 9 Burkitt St, Page, over a barbeque lunch in the Garden of Peace or indoors if it is a little bleak. We will continue to share and get to know one another and our challenges, and discuss how best the support group can continue to serve members’ needs.

Families with children are welcome. There is plenty of room to play, and some equipment.

Date:  Sunday 25 July 10
Time:  11.30 am for a noon barbeque
Venue:  VV&VF Stephen King Memorial Center, 9 Burkitt St, Page
Map:  http://www.whereis.com/?id=22CF14941049EE
Cost:  A BBQ lunch will be available for $10 a head.

Further information: 6255 1599 or info@pickingupthepeaces.org.au

Please invite anyone you think might be interested.

Regards,

Richard

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June 2010 Committee Minutes

July 19th, 2010

You can read the June 2010 committee meeting minutes by clicking the link. The PDF document will open in a separate window.

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Persistance with PTSD

July 16th, 2010

We’ve added a 3 minute video on the value of persistance when faced with PTSD.

It was made as part of the Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT) project Moving Minds.

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May 2010 Committee Minutes

July 4th, 2010

To keep everyone in the loop, we’ve decided to post minutes of the Picking Up The Peaces committee meetings once they’ve been accepted by the committee.

Here are the first – May 2010

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