Kath Mazzella
King Edward Memorial Hospital meeting
Maternal and Family Health Nurses Australia presentation April 2015
One of the largest audiences I have addressed recently, I received a great response at the Burswood Convention Centre.
The program included a broad of range of professionals and it was great to share my message, woman to woman.
CWA Toodyay – a Wonderful Surprise
Four men attended my presentation alongside 50 ladies from the community. I just love to see the men attend these forums. We had a great time at the CWA Toodyay sponsored by Cervical Cancer Prevention and Cancer Council WA.
King Edward Memorial Hospital IGAD Underpants Design Competition – Sept 2014
Kath Mazzella OAM has joined forces with King Edward Memorial Hospital and GAIN Inc to celebrate the International GYN Awareness Day with an in-house underpants design competition for staff as was celebrated in 2013.
On display at the hospital will be the three Undies for Better Understanding quilts created by Perth Modern Quilters and Willetton Quilters. It is fantastic to see the community get involved like this.
Kath Mazzella OAM recipient Cancer Australia GYN Cancer Award
Community Gynaecological Health Awareness Consultation
This meeting was a great success, with many health leaders showing interest in how they can support the International GYN Awareness Day.
I am so excited about how things are progressing. At the meeting there was a 100% agreement that this day is very necessary and a commitment to support local events over the coming years.
Thanks to everyone who attended. Your support is very much appreciated.
Outcomes from the meeting:
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100% support from those gathered.
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Judith Parker agreed in principal to taking IGAD to the United Nations for approval as an International Day.
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Agreement in principle for all gathered to complete a survey and give feedback on the project(s).
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Advised to approach Govt Ministers for funding for all the projects over 3 years.
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Agreement that the name stay the same.
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Agreement that the focus of the day needs to be defined and around GYN health.
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Agreement that our project is valid and necessary and there is a demand for it.
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Interest in the concept of our workshops having booths for info sharing.
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Graeme Boardley publicity declared his full support for our project and a commitment to support the project that goes forward.
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Painted a bigger picture for the group so they can see where IGAD is headed and decide if it is in the same direction as they or their group represented want to head.
Australian Women’s Health Nursing Assoc. 2010 Update forum
These are the comments I received after presenting at Australian Women’s Health Nurses Association 2010
Professional Update Aug 5-6t h, Orange
Compiled by Anne Smart Women’s Health Clinical Nurse Consultant
Greater Western Area Health Service
for Kath Mazzella
Up Close & Personal – The Voice of the Women –
A Woman’s Personal Perspective & Experience of what is missing in sexual health & society, The Vulva.
Participants Comments:
♥ Excellent presentation. Kath’s enthusiasm is infectious & has inspired me to improve
my education about the vulva when speaking to women. I salute her bravery in being
upfront & communicative about such a personal issue. Thank you Kath.
♥ Passionate inspiring presentation: Kath highlighted the work of WHN needed with
education for women. Loved the title “Viva La Vulva”
♥ Amazing woman I will talk about vulvas much more!! Women have the ability to achieve all!!!
♥ Wonderful to hear about Kath’s journey and I feel very humble to have the opportunity
to share in the journey in her words (Go Viva La Vulva)
♥ Great to come “face to face” with someone I’ve referred to for years –
first heard of Kath on radio about 10 yrs ago & have referred to her since.
♥ Very powerful presentation – congrats to Kath for taking on this issue.
♥ Great props ♥ FAB ♥ Excellent!
♥ Great inclusion. ♥ Powerful message ♥ The Best Yet
♥ Good personal experience, descriptive. ♥ Inspiring lady, Inspirational story
♥ Relevant, interesting, thought provoking. ♥ Excellent presentation – thank you.
♥ Needs to improve on presentation skills ♥ Fantastic!!
♥ Absolutely inspiring speaker. ♥ It has made me MORE aware.
♥ Wonderful inspiring talk. ♥ Enjoyed, informative, empowering.