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The Gawler Cancer Foundation
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In 1975, 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. 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.

The Gawler Foundation provides support through lifestyle-based educational retreats and programmes for people living with all types of cancer. Their programmes empower people to play an active part in their healing journey by making positive lifestyle changes to promote healing. Their approach is based on seven essential elements; regular meditation, good nutrition, effective support, emotional healing, moderate exercise, power of mind and the quest for meaning.

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As a result of several factors including the COVID Pandemic, the last of the Gawler Foundation Cancer Residential program was held in January 2021. Currently, Drs Ian and Ruth Gawler do not facilitate these residential programs anywhere else. The Gawler Cancer Foundation officially closed the Yarra Valley Living Centre in March 2021 and have leased the facility to the Brahma Kumaris.

Drs Ian and Ruth Gawler encourage people to download the Allevi8 meditation app developed by Ian, and join the rest of the Allevi8 team for a group practice amongst like-minded people every Monday at 8pm AEST on Zoom for 45 mins. The Allevi8 meditation App is free of charge, as are the weekly meditation sessions.

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Meditation, Nutrition, Counselling, Spiritual Support, Stress Management, Education



Last Updated:20/02/2024
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The Gawler Cancer Foundation
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Meditation / Creative Visualisation
Meditation is a technique where the attention is focused on a point of reference, such as the breath or an object, in order to help you create a peaceful, quiet state of mind.

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Counselling
Seeing a counsellor or psychotherapist, who is trained and experienced at working with cancer patients, can help you and others close to you deal with the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis and help to make sense of the many emotions that you are experiencing.

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Exercise
Specialist exercise programmes designed to help support cancer patients during and after treatment.

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