SURVIVING cancer with meditation will be highlighted at this month’s town and gown lecture.
Acclaimed physician Ian Gawler will be the guest speaker at the lecture hosted by the Shire of Yarra Ranges and Swinburne University.
Dr Gawler is a pioneer of therapeutic mind-body medicine and was instrumental in creating Australia’s first lifestyle-based cancer self-help group.
The lecture will be held on Thursday 18 September at the Montrose Town Centre, Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, from 7.30pm.
Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 1300 368 333.
Swoop season
RESIDENTS are being urged to watch out for swooping birds.
With spring now in the air, the Department of Sustainability and Environment has warned people to be aware of native birds swooping to defend their nests.
DSE has called on people to be tolerant of magpies, butcherbirds and plovers that may swoop in parks, streets, on bike paths and school grounds.
Last year the department received more than 650 calls from July to December reporting swooping birds.
To find out more should log onto www.dse.vic.gov .au/swoop/ or call 136 186.
Seniors service
SENIORS can now access a free information service.
The service provides a range of information such as housing options, financial advice and how to maintain a happy and healthy retirement.
Seniors Information Victoria has been set up in a shop front at 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, and is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm.
Gembrook MP Tammy Lobato is urging seniors to take advantage of this new service.
For more information on the service call 1300 135 090.
THE search is now on for the best sun smart group.
The 2008 sun smart awards recognise organisations providing sun protection through innovative shade provisions.
This year, workplaces, sporting clubs, schools and early childhood centres are invited to enter the awards.
Entries are now open until Friday, 10 October and can be made by downloading an application from www.SunSmart.com.au or by calling 9635 5148.
