New Stoma Awareness Subcommittee Formed
Following our March meeting we have formed a new sub committee specifically to address the issues of Fundraising and Stoma awareness in the community. The committee consists of management committee members Jessica Skipper, Emma Jarvis and Tess Bonde (STN). Watch this space for announcements concerning upcoming awareness events!
Feel free to contact our office if you want to get involved.
Other Notices
Other
MyState no longer accepts cheques
MyState Bank cheque issuing facility has changed. They no longer accept cheques drawn by their members (after November 29 2024). If you are inconvenienced by this policy we recommend those who currently bank MyState to consider the following: 1. Obtain a Money Order...
Ostomy Support Bears
If you are interested in purchasing an Ostomy Support Bear (particularly good for educating children with stomas) please contact Kelly Moss via details below (WA Ostomy). Kelly will happily post direct to you (at cost price only). This initiative is completely non...
Me+ Recovery program
The me+™ recovery series, provides information and support about the importance of movement and physical activity after ostomy surgery. Too many people are worried about harming themselves by doing physical activity, when in fact there are so many benefits to being...
Medicare details now a prerequisite
Services Australia now requires us to disclose full Medicare Number details to join up new members (including the reference number located in front of your name on the card and the expiry date). The Medicare reimbursement we receive for the monthly claim we make to...
Notification service for eParcel delivery, and collects
Ostomy Tasmania use eParcel delivery with Australia Post. This does not alter the time parcels leave our office (ie. Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday). However, Australia Post now handles the notification service for orders requiring parcel delivery via mobile SMS....