RESERVATIONS MAY BE MADE BY CALLING 08 9244 2909 OR EMAILING info@balya.org.au

FIVE DAY RETREATS FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR CARERS - 2 to 6 April 2014

              - 18 to 22 June 2014

Conducted every three months at the beautiful bushland environment in Gidgegannup in the hills of Perth, Western Australia. 

Retreats are well supported but input costs have increased substantially so we need your commitment. Retreats are run from Wednesday evening to Sunday.

The cost of these retreats is very reasonable and includes accommodation, meals and lectures. fees depend on type of accommodation you require. Please phone 92442909 for further information, or email info@balya.org.au. A deposit will be called for at time of booking.

The aim of the Retreats is to provide "time-out" from everyday routines and stresses, and in a relaxed, peaceful setting, to consider how to deal with cancer in a holistic way.

The programme covers:

• Education; on cancer and important lifestyle changes essential for optimum health.
• Medical; possible causes and treatments and the importance of the immune system in relation to health and illness.
• Nutrition; the importance of good nutrition to maintain health and to back up other therapies.
• Psychological; the role of stress, relaxation, goal setting, positive attitude, healing emotional wounds, resolving conflicts, self esteem and more.

Health professionals such as Doctors, Nurses, Medical and Psychology Students are given the opportunity to attend Cancer Retreats to become more familiar with the issues which people face following a diagnosis of cancer, and enhance their own skills in working with them.

OPTIMUM HEALTH RETREATS - 14 to 16 March 2014

                                                 - 16 to 18 May 2014

These Retreats are conducted separately to the Cancer Retreats. They are open to the general public and aim to create an awareness of the importance of healthy nutrition, a healthy mind and a stress free life in relation to the prevention and effective management of illness.  Patients and carers are also welcome to attend these Retreats.

These weekend retreats from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon take place every two months.  These retreats are very popular and inexpensive and are therefore booked out very early. The programme concentrates on mental attitudes and eating well. The recent weekend retreat was well attended by a broad spectrum of participants. There were many comments about the wonderful food and surroundings. 

Next Retreats:

WEEKEND RETREATS SPECIFICALLY FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND CARERS. THEY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO MAY HAVE RECENTLY LOST A FAMILY MEMBER TO CANCER.

Getaway Relaxation Retreats - 7 to 9 February 2014

                                                 - 4 to 6 July 2014

The Relaxation Retreats provide total “time out” for cancer patients and their families where they can just relax, read, go for a walk, or participate in some relaxation and visualisation sessions, tai chi, reflexology or hands on healing. All of these services are provided in a caring Retreat environment, by dedicated volunteers who give from the heart.

These Retreats are for patients dealing with or who have dealt with cancer, and their partners. There are no lectures whatsoever, and participants are given the opportunity of experiencing Reiki, Reflexology, Relaxation and visualisation sessions, or just read in the library, relax in the lounge, sleep, or go for a walk around the property.  Delicious meals are available and people go home feeling very relaxed, at peace, and pampered. Retreats commence with dinner on the Friday evening.

A SPONSORSHIP SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL CANCER PATIENTS WHO MAY SUFFER FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, TO ENABLE THEM TO ATTEND RETREATS.

NO ONE SHOULD EVER BE EXCLUDED ON THE BASIS OF FINANCE.  CARING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS WELL AS FROM THE CORPORATE WORLD CONTRIBUTE TO THIS SCHEME AND WE ARE MOST GRATEFUL FOR THEIR SUPPORT.  OUR RETREAT COSTS ARE KEPT ALWAYS TO THE MINIMUM POSSIBLE.