Andrew Love Cancer Centre Wellness Lounge
The Wellness Lounge has now reopened for patients, family and carers attending for treatment and appointments at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre.
Barwon Health's Andrew Love Cancer Centre (ALCC) Wellness Lounge provides support, care and community for patients and their families in the Geelong region. Based on wellness centres such as the Olivia Newton John Centre and the Maggie Centres in the UK, the ALCC Wellness Lounge is a beautiful, relaxing and welcoming space.
Visitors can use the space to
- Rest and sit in a quiet space
- Find out about our weekly online groups 'Relaxation and Mindfulness' and 'Introduction to Yoga', which are specifically designed and provided for cancer patients
- Relax in the massage chair
- Find information about a range of cancer and wellness related topics
- Learn about support groups and other services
- Make use of the free wig library
- Make use of donated items
- Wait for an appointments
- Find out how to join the free Mindfulness and Relaxation, and Yoga online sessions
- Find out about Look Good Feel Better online sessions
The Wellness Lounge is open Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4pm. A staff member is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to discuss and assist with trying wigs from our free wig lending library. Alternatively, please ring (03) 4215 3831 to make a time that suits you.
We understand this is a difficult time for everyone. If you have concerns or would like a chat please call the Wellness Lounge on (03) 4215 3831. If unattended, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
ALCC Wellness Lounge Activities
Mindfulness and Relaxation online sessions
Put simply, mindfulness is being aware and focused on now. Whatever is being felt, thought or observed now and not labelling that with good/bad or right/wrong etc. Mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood and sometimes to improve treatment outcomes in cancer patients. You will be guided in different activities that may help you cope with treatment, side-effects and to support your stress management and wellbeing in general.
The group meets online on Tuesdays at 10am and new members and beginners are warmly welcomed. In a busy life so just join in when you can.
We can assist you to join online. To find out more and receive the Zoom online link please contact the Wellness Lounge Coordinator, phone 4215 3831 or email [email protected]
Yoga online sessions
This mindful form of breath and movement is presently offered online every Thursday morning at 10am. Yoga4 Cancer is a research based approach that addresses the specific physical and emotional needs left by cancer and its treatment.
Research shows that yoga can reduce anxiety and the effects of stress, improve sleep and mood, and increase energy in people experiencing cancer. (References available on request.)
Our program has been specifically designed to accommodate the varying needs of patients at any stage of treatment and beyond and is customised for individuals on the day. Cancer patients and carers and people new to yoga are welcome.
We can assist you to join online. To find out more and receive the Zoom online link please contact the Wellness Lounge Coordinator, phone 4215 3831 or email [email protected]
Look Good Feel Better online sessions
Look Good Feel Better is a free national community service program, run by the Cancer Patients Foundation, dedicated to teaching cancer patients how to manage the appearance-related side-effects caused by treatment for any type of cancer.
Since 1990 Look Good Feel Better has been helping women, men and teens across Australia face their cancer diagnosis with confidence. Home-delivered 'Confidence Kits' are available to women, men and teens currently undergoing any type of treatment for any type of cancer.
Some face to face workshops are running as well as online workshops on skin care and make-up, wigs and headwear, chair yoga, nutrition, exercise and more.
You can find out more and register online at: lgfb.org.au.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 24 August 2022
Contact Us
Andrew Love Cancer Centre Wellness Lounge
Level 2, University Hospital Geelong,enter via ALCC entrance.
Phone (03) 4215 3831