YWCA Encore Hunter Region

31/08/2026

Feel it on the First

A gentle reminder at the start of each month to take a few moments for yourself. 💗

Getting to know what's normal for your body is one of the most important things you can do for your breast health.

Remember: TLC – Touch. Look. Check.

If you notice any changes that aren't normal for you, book an appointment with your GP. Most breast changes aren't caused by cancer, but it's always worth getting checked.

30/08/2026

From ENCORE Maitland to France! 🇫🇷🐉

ENCORE participant Maria Viterale recently jetsetted off to France with Dragons Abreast Australia for the 2026 IBCPC Dragon Boat Festival!

What an incredible experience, paddling alongside breast cancer survivors from around the world.

We love seeing what our ENCORE community gets up to beyond the program. Go Maria - we’re cheering you on from home! 🇦🇺

(And donning her ENCORE shirt at International Departures? Incredible!)

30/08/2026

29/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Westy Workers for their generous $500 grant in support of ENCORE.

This funding will go directly towards helping us continue to deliver ENCORE and support women in our community following breast cancer.

We’re incredibly grateful to have the backing of local organisations who recognise the importance of programs like ENCORE.

Thank you, West Wallsend Workers Club, for supporting our community!

26/08/2026

ENCORE West Wallsend Term 4 enrolments are NOW OPEN!

We’re looking forward to welcoming another wonderful group of women to our West Wallsend ENCORE program this Term 4.

ENCORE is our FREE eight-week program for women who have experienced breast cancer, combining gentle exercise, relaxation, information and connection in a supportive environment.

Places are limited, so if ENCORE sounds like something you’d benefit from, we’d love to hear from you.

🌸 Term 4 | West Wallsend
🌸 Enrolments now open
🌸 FREE to participate

Visit our website to enquire and enrol while places are available: https://www.ywcahunterregion.org.au/encore

26/08/2026

What’s it like to be part of Walk for ENCORE? 🚶🏻‍♀️💕

Hear from past participant and friend of YWCA Hunter, Lara from Shiplee Studio, as she shares a little about her experience at last year’s Walk for ENCORE, why the event means so much, and why she’ll be joining us again in 2026.

We’re so grateful to have Lara walking alongside us again this year, and we’d love to have you there too!

👟 Ready to join us? Register for Walk for ENCORE 2026 today via our website.

25/08/2026

ENCORE Maitland Term 4 enrolments are NOW OPEN!

We’re so excited to welcome a new group of women to our Maitland ENCORE program this Term 4.

ENCORE is our FREE eight-week program designed specifically for women who have experienced breast cancer, combining gentle exercise, relaxation, information and connection in a supportive environment.

Places are limited, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to get in touch.

🌸 Term 4 | Maitland
🌸 Enrolments now open
🌸 FREE to participate

Visit our website to enquire and secure your place today. We’d love to welcome you to ENCORE!
https://www.ywcahunterregion.org.au/encore

24/08/2026

Can you help us make our Walk for ENCORE raffle the BEST yet?

We’re on the lookout for some fantastic raffle prizes to be drawn at this year’s Walk for ENCORE, and we’d love the support of our local business community.

Think: gift vouchers, dining or experience packages, accommodation stays, hampers, or products or services from local businesses - prizes that our Walk for ENCORE community would be excited to win ✨

All funds raised through the raffle will support ENCORE and help us continue providing our breast cancer recovery program free of charge to women across the Hunter Region.

If your business would like to donate a prize, we’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch with the YWCA Hunter team to arrange your donation.

And to our wonderful community, if you know a local business that might like to get involved, please tag them below. 💛

For more information about Walk for ENCORE, head to https://walkforencore2026.raiselysite.com/

12/08/2026

Want to Register for Walk for ENCORE 2026? Come and see us today!

If you've been meaning to register for Walk for ENCORE, we'd love to help.

Our team will be at the YWCA Hunter today, ready to assist with registrations, answer your questions and help you get involved in this year's walk.

We know that sometimes it's just easier to do these things in person! Drop in, say hello and we'll help you register with no fuss.

💗 Register for Walk for ENCORE with our team on hand to help
👕 Try on this year's event t-shirts to find your perfect fit
☕ Enjoy morning tea and catch up with other ENCORE participants and supporters
🚶 Learn more about this year's walk and fundraising goals
📣 Pick up resources to help spread the word to your family, friends and workplace