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A Voice for Change

Changing the landscape for women with Gynaecological, Sexual and related Mental Health Issues

Kath Mazzella

Highly Recommended For People Who Suffer Pelvic Pain When Sitting

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Freddie

I have recently been gifted a product by my physiotherapist, Zoe Brest from ZBP in Morley.  The product is called, “Freddie”.  The product was sponsored by Bruce Scott from ‘Fix Bad Backs’.

Zoe was so excited about the product, so I promised I would give it a go and let her know how I got on with it.

Well, it is amazing!

For years I have suffered with pain down there.  I am sure you can understand that when you have parts cut out it can leave scarring, which can be mighty uncomfortable when you are sitting for any length of time.

Freddie has come to my rescue!

A little story…

When working with my friend, Hayley, on my books, I have often had to lie down on a mattress because it was just too painful to sit.  Or I would have to sit with my legs spread apart, which was often embarrassing.

Now that I have my best buddy Freddie, I can sit without the same discomfort and more discreetly.

It works because there is a gap in the middle of the two cushions and it naturally takes the weight on the butt cheeks and not the pelvic region.

I have to say this has been a huge relief for me and I can take Freddie with me everywhere because it is small and deflatable.

I would highly recommend this product to anyone who suffers from back or pelvic pain for both men and women.

Check it out…

 

FREDDIE FOR PAIN DOWN THERE
The small, portable cushion designed to get rid of that very personal and private pain NOW!

Vulvar Cancer Awareness Launch Italy

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  #VIVALAVULVA …………

A huge shout out to the organisers and Medical professionals to bring launch this day. As a survivor of a radical vulvectomy 25 years ago I am more than elated about this. I simply don’t want 1 more women to have to endure this without have the knowledge to protect themselves. www.issvd.org/event/vulvar-cancer-awareness-day LET’S KEEP THIS THING MOVING

IGAD 2019 Community events

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBjJ5tXmlao

Here is an update of undies campaign.  https://www.kathmazzella.com/2019/09/international-gynaecological-awareness-day-celebration-progress/

 

Quinns Rock Senior Citizens Club created for the International Gynaecological Awareness Day.  This was displayed at Clarkson Library on IGAD.  The interest was amazing with many questions asked. “Keep up the good work. We, the ladies from the Indoor Bowling Club at Quinns Rocks, were thrilled to be a part of your special invitation to create more community awareness”

   

Soroptimist International Albany Image via North Albany Senior High School and Albany Library

Pelvic Roar UK

Vulval Pain Awareness UK

Chapels Teahouse

 

King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women WA

   

 Fifty, Fit and Feisty

Fremantle Women’s Health

 

Noranda Craft Group

Zoe Brest Physiotherapy much appreciated for your support.

Miscellaneous area in women’s restrooms, hotels, cafes

 

International Gynaecological Awareness Day link RANZCOG

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https://www.ogmagazine.org.au/21/2-21/the-stigma-of-pain/ it is with great pleasure that I send this link for International Gynaecological Awareness Day from Royal Australian New Zealand College Obstetrics and Gynaecology recognising the IGAD. Feeling somewhat elated.

Soroptimist South Pacific webinar Dare to be GYNae aware

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So looking forward to presenting at this #Soroptimist webinar Sunday 8th September 1.00pm with my undies for better understanding workshop.  I seek other opportunities to share the message in workplace, schools and community groups. https://www.siswp.org/ https://www.siswp.org/news/285-dare-to-be-gyn-ae-aware.html

Gynae Vulva Awareness comes to Fremantle Women’s Health

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I love this event.  Ladies…get on down to Fremantle and enjoy some good company and lots of fun.  Crafters, you will be fashioning origami vulvas, whilst you listen to me speak.  A double bonus!

GAIN Inc will be present to respond to questions and join in the fun.

I hope to see you there.

Gynaecological Awareness Day Celebrated on 10 September

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As a Gynaecological Cancer survivor and recognizing millions of women with GYN and related mental health issues, I am pleased to say the world is changing.

After 25 years of lobbying as an advocate to create a voice and conversations for global women enduring Gynaecological Health issues the time is now right to celebrate our magnificent bodies and our cycle of life.   So now I encourage you to forward this flyer far and wide to use cardboard cut out undies as a tool to promote “Undies for Better Understanding”  and create a community groundswell to give women and men greater opportunities to help save lives or life time health complications.

Celebrate the International Gynaecological Awareness Day in your corner of the globe. It’s easy! All you need to do is create a cardboard cut out undies shape and decorate them. Then hang them somewhere prominent and have a conversation with people about gynaecology and related mental health issues.

The conversation could go something like this…

…Happy Gynae Day. 
…Do you like my undies?
…Where’s your undies?
…You show me yours and I’ll show you mine (cardboard undies of course)

You could put your undies…
– On the back of a toilet door
– On the work noticeboard
– On the kiosk wall at school
– On the university noticeboard
– On the shopping centre noticeboard
– On the table at the next meeting
– On the work fridge
– On the home fridge
– On the shop window
– On the reading table in waiting rooms
– On your car window

The list is endless.

Business owners…promote your business by obtaining some undies from Kath Mazzella and adding your business information to the back. You can hand out to customers and demonstrate your support of women all around the globe who are living with gynaecological and associated mental health challenges.

Think about it…

Every person, male or female, has a woman in their world somewhere. Guaranteed, that woman will face a gynaecological challenge of some sort at some point in their life. Show her you care by being a listening ear, showing her you have her back and stand with women in their time of need.

If you are an action person – gather people and host an event. Find out more by visiting http://www.kathmazzella.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IGAD-Flier-Kit-Smallest.pdf

If you do celebrate, please take a photo of your handiwork and post it on the Undies for Better Understanding Facebook wall or email to kath.mazzella@bigpond.com and we will post them on the website.

Join our event and watch the Facebook live posts on the day.

 

Zonta Dinner 2019 presentation

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As recipient of Zonta Women of Achievement Award 2005 and receiving great support from Zonta over the years it was great to see other leaders standing up and sharing the importance of gynaecological health at my presentation at this Zonta dinner, below is their response.  I look forward to see progress in the global community.

 

Zonta Club of Perth Northern Suburbs Inc
At our Club dinner on Wednesday night, our guest speaker, Kath Mazzella OAM, spoke on a very interesting topic “Up Front & Personnel” on gynaecological health. Women’s gynaecological health should be discussed as an awareness sake for other women and that we should not be afraid or ashamed to talk about.

You can learn more about her desire to speak up for the millions of voiceless women, the ones who suffer in silence with Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovaries, Fibroids, GYN Cancers, Infertility, Prolapse Uterus, and so many more Gynaecological and Sexual Health conditions through this link: https://www.kathmazzella.com/