FREE Breast Screening Opportunities
Led by HNE Health Multicultural Health Service
The HNE Health Multicultural Health Service is holding FREE screening days at Waratah Breast Screen for the following communities in October and November.
To be eligible you need to be 40 years or over and have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months.
Italian Generation Breast Screen Day - 14th of October
This day aims to increase the number of Italian women in the Hunter region coming forward for breast screening. This is an opportunity for generations of Italian women to come together and be screened. A day for the Nonna's, Mothers and daughters. Interpreters will be provided for all sessions where needed or requested.
Deaf, Deaf Blind and HOH community - 22nd of October
This screening day is for The Deaf, Deaf Blind and HOH community. Interpreters will be provided for ALL sessions.
Family and friends are also welcome to book in on the day.
Queerscreen LGBTQIA Community -12th of November
This screening day is open to anyone who identifies as Queer and would like to come along to breast screen. Screening in the LGBTQIA community is low, come together as a community and support each other to be screened. Bring your friends and allies on the day.
To be eligible you need to be 40 years or over and have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months.
To book or find out more email jay.jones@health.nsw.gov.au
Facilitated by People With Disability Australia (PWDA)
The Place is proud to be the first community organisation in NSW to take part in the NSW Device Bank Pilot Program, supporting more people in our community to get connected and build confidence online. Through the program, we helped allocate 30 refurbished laptops to local people in our community, including seniors, carers, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Participants receive 12 months of free data, digital skills training and IT Support to help them make the most of their device. Delivered by NSW Telco Authority in partnership with WorkVentures and Good Things Australia, the NSW Device Bank Pilot Program is part of the NSW Government’s Digital Inclusion Strategy. The program helps bridge the digital divide by giving people access to the essential technology, connectivity and support needed in today’s digital world. We’re incredibly grateful for this opportunity for our local community and want to thank everyone who made it possible.
