MPN Alliance Australia

Melbourne blood cancer forum: managing your work and finances - 16 October
2019-10-16 18:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Meeting Room, The Meat Market, 5 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The forum will be held in Melbourne on:
Wednesday 16 October
Registration and finger food from 6.00pm and session starts at 6.30pm.
Bookings are essential (before 11 October at www.trybooking.com/BFMAV)
MPN AA’s Ken Young has been working with the Leukaemia Foundation developing a special
forum specifically aimed at younger people (20’s-50’s) who receive a diagnosis of blood cancer, not just MPN.
Details are in the flyer below but the forum is especially aimed at assisting:

parents of young children
people starting out as first home buyers
people who have many questions like “what do I have to disclose to my employer”,
questions about superannuation, TPD and life insurance component
recovery and return to work.

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Meditation as medicine workshop - 19 September, Melbourne
2019-09-19 19:00 - 20:30 | The Fifth Direction, 82 St Kilda Road, St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and as such, The Fifth Direction is hosting a ‘Meditation as Medicine’ workshop with Asher Packman. This event is open to everyone facing health challenges, their carers, family and close friends. You are also welcome to join us if you are simply curious about the latest research regarding the benefits of meditation when it comes to chronic illness, as well as to discover and practice meditation techniques for healing.
Asher is well-placed to lead such a session. His journey with blood cancer informs his own practice and work. He fully understands the broad range of life issues surrounding a chronic health diagnosis.
All proceeds will go to the MPNAA
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2019
Time: 7:00pm–8:30pm
Venue: The Fifth Direction, 82 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda
Cost: Donation to MPNAA at the door appreciated
Bookings: meditation workshop
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Leukaemia Foundation Education and Support groups - Australia wide
2019-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Queensland Freemasons Village, 41/100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas., 41/100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas, Queensland, 4814, Australia
Did you know that the Leukaemia Foundation hosts a range of blood cancer education and support groups, coffee and chat sessions, women’s groups and men’s groups across Australia?
These are run by staff from the network of Leukaemia Foundation offices located across Australia.
For example, there is a Townsville Coffee and Chat on 19 September from 10-12pm at Queensland Freemasons Village, 41/100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas.
RSVP and further details are available here.
The Leukaemia Foundation’s Calendar of Events is extensive and is updated regularly. It currently includes a huge number of events from August through to the end of September.
You will simply need to refresh the calendar each month to ensure you have the latest list of upcoming events.

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Next Canberra MPN coffee and chat - 25 August
2019-08-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Peppers Gallery Hotel, New Acton, 15 Edinburgh Avenue, Acton, ACT, 2601, Australia
Our next Canberra coffee and chat will be held indoors at the Peppers Gallery Hotel in Acton on Sunday 25 August from 10.30-12.
We are very fortunate to again have our own private room for this get together, the Smith-Murdoch room. This room is accessible via the front entrance of the hotel.
RSVP is not essential but would be helpful mpnaa@mpnallianceaustralia.org.au
Free parking is available on nearby Gordon Street or in the carpark off Gordon Street. This will require a short walk (less than 5 minutes) across Edinburgh Avenue.
Alternatively for very close parking, pay parking is available just a few steps from the hotel entrance.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Jenny
MPN Alliance Australia
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Adelaide MPN patient education seminar - Tuesday 6 August
2019-08-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Education Auditorium, Leukaemia Foundation’s Adelaide Office, 39 Folland Avenue, Lightsview,, SA, 5085, Australia
MPN diagnosis, management , emerging treatments and research – a seminar by Dr David Ross, consultant haematologist
The MPN AA is delighted to advise that there will be an MPN patient seminar hosted by the Leukaemia Foundation’s South Australian office.
Refreshments will be provided.
This is a free event but bookings are essential.
To book go to www.trybooking.com/BDZJO

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Next Canberra Coffee and Chat - Sunday 16 June
2019-06-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Peppers Gallery Hotel, New Acton, 15 Edinburgh Avenue, Acton, ACT, 2601, Australia
Our next Canberra coffee and chat will be held indoors at the Peppers Gallery Hotel in new Acton on Sunday 16 June.
We are very fortunate to again have our own private room for this get together, the Smith-Murdoch room. This room is accessible via the front entrance of the hotel.
We will meet from 10.30-12.
RSVP is not essential but would be helpful mpnaa@mpnallianceaustralia.org.au
Free parking is available on nearby Gordon Street or in the carpark off Gordon Street. This will require a short walk (less than 5 minutes) across Edinburgh Avenue.
Alternatively for very close parking, pay parking is available just a few steps from the hotel entrance.
Looking forward to seeing those of you who are able to make it.
Jenny
MPN Alliance Australia
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Canberra MPN Coffee and Chat - 27 April
2019-04-27 09:30 - 11:00 | Peppers Gallery Hotel, New Acton, 15 Edinburgh Avenue, Acton, ACT, 2601, Australia
Now that the weather is becoming chillier, our next Canberra coffee and chat will be held indoors at a different venue, the Peppers Gallery Hotel in new Acton.
We are very fortunate to have our own private room for this get together – the Smith-Murdoch room. This room is accessible via the front entrance of the hotel.
We will meet from 9.30-11.
RSVP is not essential but would be helpful mpnaa@mpnallianceaustralia.org.au
Free parking is available on nearby Gordon Street or in the carpark off Gordon Street. This will require a short walk (less than 5 minutes) across Edinburgh Avenue.
Alternatively for very close parking, pay parking is available just a few steps from the hotel entrance.
Looking forward to seeing those of you who can make it.
Jenny
MPN Alliance Australia

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Bendigo Blood Cancer Education and Support Group - 1 April
2019-04-01 10:00 - 11:30
The Leukaemia Foundation is holding its next ‘Blood Cancer Education and Support Group’ on
Monday 1 April from 10.00 to 11.30 am.
RSVP due by Friday 29 March.
Full details are available in the flyer below.

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Canberra MPN Coffee and Chat - Saturday 16 March
2019-03-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Bookplate Café, National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Parkes, ACT, ACT, 2600, Australia
If you live in or around Canberra, come and join us for our next MPN Coffee & Chat.
Not only will you meet fellow MPN patients and their carers but you will be able to enjoy Canberra’s exquisite autumn weather.
You may even like to spend more time in the Parliamentary triangle and enjoy some of the fabulous exhibitions and activities on offer throughout the Canberra’s birthday festivities.
We will be meeting on
Saturday 16 March
@ 9:30 am – 11am
the “Bookplate” café at the National Library
The café is in the foyer of the National Library and we hope to meet outside in the Terrace area on the northern side of the café.
Let me know if you are able to make it mpnaa@mpnallianceaustralia.org.au
I look forward to catching up.
Jenny
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Sydney MPN Patient Education Seminar - 23 February 2019
2019-02-23 12:45 - 16:00 | Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, NSW, Level 5, Rooms 5D and 5E, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, NSW
Don’t forget to RSVP. Details are in the flyer below. Places are limited

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Brisbane Leukaemia Foundation MPN Coffee, Cake and Chat - 23 February
2019-02-23 11:30 - 14:30 | Jindalee Hotel, Sinnamon Road, Jindalee
Please make sure you RSVP as detailed in the flyer below.

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Canberra MPN coffee and chat
2019-02-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Bookplate Café, National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Parkes, ACT, ACT, 2600, Australia
If you live in or around Canberra, come and join us for our next MPN Coffee & Chat.
We will be meeting on
Saturday 9 February
@ 9:30 am – 11am
the “Bookplate” café at the National Library
The café is in the foyer of the National Library and we hope to meet outside in the Terrace area on the northern side of the café.
Let me know if you are able to make it mpnaa@mpnallianceaustralia.org.au
I look forward to catching up.
Jenny
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MPN Coffee Cake and Chat - Brisbane - 17 November
2018-11-17 11:30 - 14:30 | Jindalee Hotel, Sinnamon Road, Jindalee
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Canberra MPN Coffee and Chat - 17 November
2018-11-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Bookplate Café, National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Parkes, ACT, ACT, 2600, Australia
If you are an MPN patient, family member or carer, please come and join us for our next MPN Coffee & Chat.
We will be meeting on:
Saturday 17 November
9.30-11.00
“Bookplate” café at the National Library.
If the weather is pleasant, we will meet outside in the terrace area.
Let me know if you are able to make it – I look forward to catching up.
Jenny
mpnaa@mpnallianceaustralia.org.au
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MPN Coffee Cake and Chat - Sydney
2018-11-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Kirribilli Club, 11 Harbourview Crescent, Lavender Bay, NSW

Canberra MPN Coffee and Chat - 6 October
2018-10-06 09:30 - 11:00 | Bookplate Café, National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Parkes, ACT, ACT, 2600, Australia
If you are an MPN patient or family member or carer, please come and join us for our next MPN Coffee & Chat.
We will be meeting on:
Saturday 6 October
9.30-11.00
“Bookplate” café at the National Library
The café is in the foyer and northern terrace of the National Library. If the weather is pleasant, we will meet outside in the terrace area.
Here is an article about our last coffee and chat.
Let me know if you are able to make it – I look forward to catching up.
Jenny
mpnaa@mpnallianceaustralia.org.au
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'Blood Bath' for Blood Cancer Awareness Month
2018-09-29 08:30 - 11:30 | Elwood Sailing Club, 5 Elwood Foreshore, Elwood, Vic, 3184, Australia
Did you know around 60,000 Australians are living with a blood cancer and around 35 people are diagnosed every day?
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) and, as such, here’s your opportunity to support those in need, their caregivers, friends and families.
What better way than to jump in an ice-bath, coloured red for the occasion, and face down your fears just as these courageous people do every day of their lives. It’s more than just ice, of course, it’s a metaphor for life and of learning how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.
So come on down to Elwood Sailing Club and join certified Wim Hof Method Instructor Asher Packman, who is on his own journey with blood cancer, as he takes you through a technique that involves breathing, meditation and a life-affirming dip in the ice.
These three elements combine to put you back in touch with your own true nature, alkalising and super-charging your body to bring about tremendous benefits to the immune, nervous and lymphatic systems.
The morning ends with some amazing treats from Raw Love Superfoods.
All proceeds from the event will go to MPN Alliance Australia. The MPNAA and the Leukaemia Foundation have collaborated to establish a dedicated fund to which your money will be donated.
For further information or to book tickets click here.
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Leukaemia Foundation Blood Cancer Conference
2018-09-08 09:30 - 17:00 | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, VIC, 3006, Australia
Saturday, 8th September 2018
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Leukaemia Foundation National Blood Cancer Conference will bring leaders in blood cancer research, treatment, and wellbeing together in 2018 to share their knowledge and expertise in a national conference designed for people living with blood cancer.
The 2018 conference will see a change in format to previous years, consolidating previous state-based events into one national conference. This will ensure the highest calibre of speaker and most important research is available to all.
Book your free ticket
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MPN Education & Support Group - Queensland
2018-09-05 17:30 - 19:00 | ESA Village, 41 Peter Doherty Street, Dutton Park, QLD, 4102, Australia
Please find here an invitation to our MPN Education & Support Group on 5th September where we will have Dr Steven Lane presenting “Challenges in the current management of MPN”. This session is in lieu of the normal coffee, cake and chat that was scheduled for 18th August at Jindalee Hotel.
RSVP to Marian Marshall
Support Services Administration Officer
Leukaemia Foundation
T: 07 3055 8233
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Canberra Coffee & Chat
2018-08-25 09:30 - 23:30 | Xchange on London, 7 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT, 2600, Australia
If you live in or around Canberra, come and join us for our second very relaxed MPN Coffee & Chat.
We will be meeting on:
Saturday 25 August
9.30-11.30
the “Xchange on London” café in the city.
The café is on the western side of London Circuit (7 London Circuit) with plenty of free parking on and off Gordon Street near the Shine Dome.
Let me know if you are able to make it – I look forward to catching up with you all.
Jenny
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MPN Charity Dinner
2018-08-11 18:30 - 23:30 | The Grand Ballroom, 443 Tapleys Hill Road, Fulham Gardens, SA, 5024, Australia
The Grand Ballroom,
443 Tapleys Hill Road,
Fulham Gardens, SA
Hosted by MPN Alliance Australia
Supported by the Leukaemia Foundation.
Ticket price includes:
3-course dinner
beverages such as wine, beer and soft drinks
live music by popular local band “Soul’d Out”
dancing
auctions and silent auctions
All funds raised from this dinner will support MPN research.
Tickets are still available: Buy Tickets
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