Our library is open to all members. Books can be borrowed, taken home to read and returned when finished.
Our library books cover a wide range of topics on wellness, health and self improvement.
Meditation and relaxation CD's and cassettes are also available to borrow.
Cancer Institute NSW
Know the T.I.P.S. - Improve your cancer care
YWCA Encore is a free exercise and information program specifically for women who have experienced breast cancer at any time in their lives.
Download the brochure here.
Quest For Life Foundation
The Quest for Life Foundation provides practical skills and strategies for people to create peace and resilience in their lives.
The Quest for Life Foundation was established in 1989 by Petrea King. Up until 1995 the Foundation was based in Sydney where it hosted hundreds of support and meditation groups for people living with cancer, grief, AIDS, depression, anxiety and other traumas as well as teaching programs. In 1995, Petrea and the work of Quest for Life moved to Bundanoon in the beautiful Southern Highlands of NSW.
The Gawler Foundation
Our story began in 1975 when Dr Ian Gawler developed bone cancer, which led to his right leg being amputated. Later that year when the cancer returned, Ian relentlessly embarked on an intensive health regime with a focus on anti-cancer nutrition, a positive attitude, regular deep meditation and the acceptance of loving support to beat his prognosis. You can read more about Ian’s personal journey in the book A Dragon’s Blessing or learn the details of his approach to healing in You Can Conquer Cancer.
Based on his own healing success and experiences, Ian Gawler established Australia’s first active Cancer Support Group in 1981 to teach people how to increase their chances of survival from cancer and improve their quality of life. In 1983 The Gawler Cancer Foundation was founded as a non-profit organisation to continue this important work.
Bloomhill Cancer Care QLD
Bloomhill Cancer Care supports people of all ages on the Sunshine Coast to live well with cancer.
Bloomhill aims to enhance the quality of life for people who are affected by cancer, through practical, spiritual and emotional support and empowerment through education and awareness.
Solaris Cancer Care (WA)
Solaris Cancer Care offers a diverse program, including courses, activities, seminars and workshops. The delivery of this program is a vital part of the whole wellness approach and the program itself is designed to be integrated with your medical treatment or personal wellness plan.
Most of the program is delivered at our premises in Wanslea House in Cottesloe.
Our program provides services and resources to support your health and wellbeing, including meditation, nutrition, reiki, yoga, and more. We empower you to control your health and wellness. We deliver quality programs that you can use to live well and reduce the impact of disease.
For those residing outside WA, this website provides valuable information and resources.
Encore YWCA NSW
Tel: 9285 6264
Contact: Enquiry email on website
Website: www.ycaencore.org.au
Pink Finss
Contact: Enquiry email on website
Website: www.pinkfinss.com.au
Prostate Cancer Support Group – Nepean Blue Mountains
Tel: 1300 13 38 78
Contact: Enquiry email on website
Website: www.prostatesupport.org.au
CANTEEN
Tel: 1800 226 833
Email: supprt@canteen.org.au
Website: www.canteen.org.au
Dragons Abreast
Tel: 1300 889 566 or Janette 0411 703 449 or Sharon 0423 343 193
Email: penrith@dragonsabreast.com.au
Website: www.dragonsabreast.com.au
Lower Blue Mountains BCNG "Bosom Buddies" – Winmalee
Tel: Tracy Kraukamp 0402 374 274
Email: tracy.counselling@hotmail.com
Blue Mountains Palliative Support Service
Tel: 4709 6053
Contact: Enquiry email on website
Website: www.palliativecarensw.org.au
Mesothelioma – Asbestos Diseases Foundation (Australia)
Tel: 1800 006 196 or 9637 8759
Contact: Enquiry email on website
Website: www.adfa.org.au
Cancer Council of Australia
Tel: 131120 or 93542000
Email: reception.parramatta@nswcc.org.au
Website: www.cancer.org.au
Cancer Council NSW (Penrith Hub)
Tel: 13 1120 or 9354 2000
Contact: Enquiry email on website
Website: www.cancercouncil.com.au
Bowel Cancer Australia
Tel: 1800 555 494 or 9923 8269
Email: info@bowelcanceraustralia.org
Website: www.bowelcanceraustralia.org
Leukaemia Foundation (All blood cancers)
Tel: 1800 620 420
Contact: Enquiry email on website
Website: www.leukaemia.org.au
Melanoma Institute Australia
Tel: 9911 7200
Email: info@melanoma.or.au
Website: melanoma.org.au
Nepean Cancer Care Centre
Tel: 4734 3500
Contact: Enquiry email on website
Website: www.sydneywestcancer.org
Blue Mountains Women’s Health & Resource Centre
Tel: 4782 5133
Contact: Enquiry email on website
Website: www.bmwhrc.org
Penrith Women’s Health Centre
Tel: 4721 8749
Email: pwhcentre@pwhc.org.au
Website: www.penrithwomenshealthcentre.com
Australian Men’s Health Forum
Tel: 0419 319 140
Email: admin@amhf.org.au
Website: www.amhf.org.au
Women’s Cancer Foundation (Ovarian Cancer)
Tel: (03) 9867 3515
Contact: Enquiry email on website
Website: www.womenscancerfoundation.org.au