Wellness Centre Program

The Cancer Wellness Centre offers a range of wellness programs and complementary therapies for patients in the Campaspe and Murray regions undergoing active cancer treatment. Patients can access the programs during treatment and for 12 months following treatment completion.

The wellness programs aim to assist in symptom relief and improve the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of patients and carers.

All programs are free to access.

To view the Wellness Centre Program Calendar, please click here.

Cancer Wellness Program Booklet 2026

*Some programs are able to be accessed via video link – Healthdirect. If you are interested in using this option, please contact the Wellness Centre Coordinator to discuss.

For more information please contact:

Michelle McIntosh

Wellness Centre Coordinator

Ph: 03 5445 2426 or 03 5485 5270

Email: [email protected]

Workdays: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday

Patient Intake Form

Health Professionals – to refer your patient to the Wellness Programs, please click here to complete the Patient Intake Form (PDF) and email the completed form to [email protected]

or complete online:

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Wellness Programs (multiple selection)

• Gentle Yoga
• Relaxation
• Massage
• Cancer Exercise Group
• Living with Meaning
• Cook & Connect

Your name *

Date of birth *

Address *

Phone *

Email address

Emergency contact

Emergency contact phone

Type of cancer, location and if metastatic

What treatment have you received, when and to what areas of the body?

• Surgery
• Radiotherapy
• Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy
• Targeted/Hormone/Other Therapies

Surgery information:

Radiotherapy information:

information: name: the

Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy information:

Targeted/Hormone/Other Therapies information:

Place of treatment:

• Bendigo
• Echuca
• Melbourne
• Shepparton
• Other

Where else have you had treatment?

Treatment side effects:

Current allergies:

Current medications:

Past medical history:

• Recent surgery
• Hypertension
• Depression - on medication
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Depression - not on medication
• Epilepsy/seizures
• Nausea
• Anxiety
• Thyroid condition
• Heart condition
• Arthritis
• Respiratory disorder
• Blood disorder
• Pregnant (currently)
• Joint injury
• Neck pain
• Hernia
• Musculoskeletal injury
• Back pain
• Migraines

Yoga/Relaxation/Massage Questions

Is there a position you cannot tolerate for long periods of time? e.g. on your back?

Please indicate if you have any of the following pressure related considerations:

• Fatigue
• Neuropathy in the hands and/or feet
• Lymph node removal
• Oedema or Lymphoedema
• Bone density loss
• PICC or PORT
• Skin problems

Please indicate if you have any of the following site related considerations:

• Pain or discomfort
• Other medical devices
• Incisions
• Area that feels unusually warm
• Recent Hx of blood clots

Goals for therapy:

• Reduce fatigue
• Improve overall fitness
• Connect with others
• Promote relaxation
• Improve mobility
• Mental health wellbeing
• Reduce anxiety/stress
• Reduce pain
• Other

Other:

Please read the following carefully and tick each box to indicate you understand and agree to them: *

• I understand that I am solely responsible for my own health and well-being
• I will listen to my body
• I will consult my doctor with any health concerns
• I will update the teacher BEFORE the class with any illnesses or injuries that may affect my exercise, yoga, mindfulness practice

I understand that in accordance with the scope of practice, as well as adhering to regulatory and statutory requirements, it is not the role of the therapist to diagnose injury or illness, or prescribe medication.
Confidentiality is respected, and at no time is any information received from the client during the therapy session given to any other person, except with the express permission from the client.

Patient name: *

Date: *

If completed with health professional, name:

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