First of all I would like to thank everyone who signed so far. Your name sits proudly on this form and I stand alongside each and everyone of you. I actually believe this number is so much higher and would encourage everyone else who makes exceptions when walking through smokers to read into health impacts from Passive Smoking. (Article attached)
Ok. I have contacted many people and they have responded last week. Seems many are still very interested and enthusiastic to help add more to my volume with this issue.
Barwon Health, COGG, Cancer Council, Geelong Cardiology and Office of Bronwyn King AO!
Barwon Health’s Chief of People and Culture - Lee Jeffrey contacted me and is appointing Wellbeing program Manager Yvette Denning to meet and further discuss.
COGG Councillor Support team from the Mayors support unit has been in contact. I've provided details as to which counsellors I would like to discuss issue with ( Health and Environment) and In Person. Note I was offered various forms of meetings. I requested a face to face meeting as like all new meet and greets, a personal tone is essential to establish a relationship and expectations.
Cancer Council always encouraging. Rightly so! I received heads up with story published in Geelong Advertiser by Health Journalist Tamara McDonald. Tamara a new contact for me so I reached out there for more support. Article headline attached. Phone meeting arranged next week to further discuss.
My Cardiologist from Geelong Cardiology responded and provided her full support and encouragement. Great to know that the very specialists we are visiting acknowledge this problem and also ask for change!
Bronwyn Kings office have been consistent in their communication as always. They continue to provide ongoing guidance and referral.
Note: Although Barwon Health and COGG have both been active responding, I have yet to confirm a meeting.