ENROLMENT IS ESSENTIAL.
ENROLMENT IS ESSENTIAL.

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Free 8-Week Wellness Program for Women After Breast Cancer
A safe, gentle, and empowering program designed to support women at any stage post-breast cancer — through movement, connection, and care.

What is Encore?
Encore is a FREE, 8-week program for women who’ve experienced breast cancer — whether recently or many years ago.
Each 2-hour session includes gentle hydrotherapy, land-based exercises, relaxation, and educational support in a friendly, small group environment.
KEY BENEFITS
Improve mobility, flexibility & strength.
Relieve discomfort post-treatment.
Reduce fatigue.
Boost self-confidence.
Connect with other women.
Reduce risk and manage lymphoedema.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
A small group environment.
Trained Encore facilitators.
Gentle water & land-based exercises.
Structured 8-week program (2 hours per week).
Guest speakers & local support services.
Relaxation and mindfulness.
Take-home exercises & peer support.
WHO CAN JOIN?
Women of all ages who are at least 8 weeks post-surgery following breast cancer treatment.
Encore is designed to be safe and supportive for every fitness level.
Please ensure you’ve submitted your signed medical form before the first session.
Upcoming Programs
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Singleton
Want to be added to our Encore waitlist? Please fill out the form on our contact page, and we will contact you.
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Newcastle
When: Tuesdays, 14 October – 2 December 2025
Time: 10am – 12pm
Where: West Wallsend Swim Centre, 35A Edden Street, West Wallsend NSW 2286
Cost: FREE (funded by GoKindy)Enrolment: Click here to enrol
Once enrolled in an upcoming Encore program, you will receive a password to access our Participants Area for further information: https://www.ywcahunterregion.org.au/encore-members-area/
Medical approval required:
Download Medical Approval FormPrefer to enrol over the phone? Call us on (02) 4929 2954
Or email: info@ywcahunterregion.org.au -
Maitland
Want to be added to our Encore waitlist? Please fill out the form on our contact page, and we will contact you.
Meet the Experts Behind Encore
Meet our Facilitators
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Yela Wilson
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Cindy Cawsey
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Nicole Cockburn

DONATE TO ENCORE TODAY
Help Women Rebuild After Breast Cancer
Encore is a free, life-changing 8-week wellness program supporting women through post-breast cancer recovery. Your donation helps us continue providing specialised care, movement, and connection at no cost to participants. Every dollar goes directly toward making this vital support accessible in our community.
Need help enrolling?
We are here to make the process easy:
Call us on (02) 4929 2954
Email info@ywcahunterregion.org.au
Or simply use our Contact Form.
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