NIHRACS Weekly Update - 5th October 2023

Permaculture Design & Practice 4 week workshop
Thursday 28 Sept saw the last session of the 4 week Permaculture course. The participants all enjoyed the workshop and are very keen to start their gardens. A very big thank you to Jodie Williams & Derek Greenwood who facilitated the program and to all participants. If you missed out on this program, we will be running another course in 2024. If you would like to secure your spot or would like further information, please contact Maria Massey on 22687 or email maria.massey@health.nlk.gov.nf .

Permaculture sessions with Nathan Taylor
The next Permaculture session will be held on Thursday 12 October, this session is being facilitated by Nathan Taylor and the topic is “More than Eggs” this is about integrating chickens (and other fowl) into the home garden and a discussion of various designs & layouts that work on Norfolk.

Cost will be $5 each payable at the session. To book for this session or if you would like further information, please call the Health & Wellbeing team on 22687 or email Maria Massey on maria.massey@health.nlk.gov.nf. Bookings are essential.

Emily Bay Accessibility Program
As the weather is starting to warm up, the Health & Wellbeing team are preparing to start the Emily Bay Accessibility Program. This program is about providing access to Emily Bay for people with mobility issues. If you would like to be on the contact list to be included in the program or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Maria Massey on maria.massey@health.nlk.gov.nf or call the Health & Wellbeing office on 22687

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of the cells lining the breast lobules or ducts. These cells grow uncontrollably and have the potential to spread to other parts of the body. It is estimated that more than 20,600 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. The average age at diagnosis is 62 years old. Finding breast cancer early provides the best chance of surviving the disease.

Changes to look for include:

•new lumps or thickening in the breast, especially if in only one breast

•nipple sores, change in shape of the nipple

•nipple discharge or turning in

•changes in the size or shape of the breast

•skin of the breast dimpling

•discomfort or swelling in the armpit

•rash or red swollen breasts

•ongoing pain that is not related to your menstrual cycle that remains after your period and occurs in only one breast.

For more information, please visit Cancer Council website on https://www.cancer.org.au