What is the I Will Project?
The I Will Project is an exercise and wellness program for Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people-
at risk of
caring for or
having been affected by cancer
Participants will be supported by an exercise physiologist to complete a 10-week exercise and wellness program.
Your program will be tailored to reduce your risk of cancer or to support you through your cancer journey.
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To be eligible for the program, participants must be willing to complete -
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a 715 Aboriginal Health Check, and
Cancer screening
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Non-Indigenous partners, family members, carers and employees of Aboriginal-controlled organisations are also welcome to apply.
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For more information on cancer screening please click here.
There are no costs for participants to attend the program.
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Why Exercise?
Why Exercise?
Some of the benefits of exercise include:
Some of the benefits of exercise include:
REDUCED
Fatigue
Anxiety
Depression
Pain
Weight gain
Risk of cancer
Likelihood of cancer returning
REDUCED
Fatigue
Anxiety
Depression
Pain
Weight gain
Risk of cancer
Likelihood of cancer returning
IMPROVED
Mood
Energy
Sleep
Fitness and Balance
Effectiveness of cancer treatment
Quality of life
Life expectancy
IMPROVED
Mood
Energy
Sleep
Fitness and Balance
Effectiveness of cancer treatment
Quality of life
Life expectancy
What is an exercise physiologist?
Exercise Physiologists or EP's are university qualified allied health professionals.
EP's specialise in exercise rehabilitation for chronic conditions.
As a participant in the I WILL program you will be supervised by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who has completed specialist training in exercise oncology.
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