A call for an integrated approach to government’s cancer funding pledge

What: The Gawler Foundation’s response to Victorian Government 2008/09 Budget Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Gawler Foundation has welcomed the Brumby Government’s pledge to invest $150 million to increase cancer survival rates in Victoria. Karin Knoester, Gawler Foundation CEO, believes it is important to address the initial causes of cancer as well as provide increased [...]

Meditation reduces blood pressure, boosts heart health: new study

A new study has found that meditation can significantly reduce blood pressure and boost heart health. In welcoming the report, Seikan Cech BHSc (Hons) Dr ChineseMed(Acup) DipCouns Grad DipSocSc (FamTherapy) from The Gawler Foundation said “these findings provide further confirmation of our long-term observations and experience that regular meditation practice will routinely create a whole [...]