Changing the landscape for women with Gynaecological, Sexual and related Mental Health Issues
As a Gynaecological cancer survivor I am in awe of this wonderful art created at Melville Council – Iris Whitlock Art of Life Coaching 2019 after I presented about my GYN cancer experience. Indigenous Art Activity Collective Canvas by Gracie Comeagain. Great to see other councils supporting also. https://www.kathmazzella.com/2019/09/international-gynaecological-awareness-day-celebration-progress/
Great to see you support this event and learn more about the Vulva. Viva La Vulva.
Knowledge is Power.
6 years ago I was presented with the Cancer Australia Award for Gynaecological cancers. Cancer Australia are putting a call out for other gynaecological cancer health consumers to apply. https://canceraustralia.gov.au/…/2014-jeannie-ferris-cancer…
What an opportunity to share my 25 years of lobbying for community Gynaecological health awareness. Cant say I wasn’t nervous to present to 1,000 women at this Soroptimist International convention however I cannot thank Robyn Cain and the President of Soroptimist International Anusha Santhirasthipam for believing in my work. This then led to an Undies for Better Understanding cardboard cut out undies workshop Dare to be Gynae Aware to South West Pacific Soroptimist Clubs to encourage them to start the conversations.
#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
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
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.
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