Trusted medical practitioner and popular media personality Dr Cindy Pan, who you may have seen on Channel Seven’s ‘Sunrise’ and ‘The Morning Show’ will be headlining the ‘IAMPOWER Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit’ at The Sebel, Kiama on 25 May. 

Her expertise in women’s health is extensive, and extends across many areas such as sexual health, women’s medicine, stress management, relationships, and family issues. Speaking at this inaugural event - the first of its kind in the Illawarra, Dr Cindy will be sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience to enlighten and empower women. 

On the day there will be several accomplished speakers in the field of women’s health, such as Sulin Sze, women’s health naturopathy expert, Desiree Savage journalist, broadcaster and editor, Juliana Scopel wellness movement specialist and renowned psychologist and founder of The Shellharbour Clinic, Natali Lazaroski.

This first ever Illawarra summit is the brainchild of two passionate, Illawarra women - Deborah Devaal and Sonia Houria who both work in the mental health arena – Deborah is an accredited art therapist and well-being coach, while Sonia is an apnea survival instructor, spiritual and empowerment coach. She is also well known within the Illawarra as the visionary behind ‘Women Make Waves’ - a venture bringing together an array of spiritual practices, mindfulness, breathwork and tools borrowed from the art of surfing to guide women on their transformative journeys. The pair have teamed up to create an event that will raise mental health awareness, empower women, and make a positive impact on the well-being of women.

Deborah and Sonia explain this collection of speakers has been carefully curated – to ensure their expertise and specialties embody the theme of the event. This summit has been created to offer women the tools they need to transform their lives and reignite their spirit. The focus is on raising awareness, providing education, a supportive community and fundraising, to help women feel empowered and able to take control of their mental health and wellbeing. It is important, says the pair for this event to be designed by women and to feature inspirational women as it is rooted in the celebration of women, their talents, creativity, and abilities.

The summit offers keynote speakers, step by step exercises, engaging Q and A sessions, bonding time and group exercises, real life stories and a delicious morning tea and lunch provided by the talented chefs at The Sebel Kiama. And be sure to look on Facebook and Instagram for an early bird giveaway where one lucky ticket holder will win a luxurious one-night stay and breakfast at The Sebel Kiama!

Deborah adds “when you look at the statistics surrounding women’s mental health, you can see how necessary it is to have an event for women specifically. 50% of women in Australia are dealing with mental health issues- with depression the most widespread. That is why we will be donating a percentage of sales to ‘The Liptember Foundation’ an Australian charity dedicated to women’s mental health and research.”

Tickets are limited to 100 people only and available online (details below)

THE IAMPOWER SUMMIT 2024:

When: Saturday 25 May 2024 from 10am – 4pm

Where: The Sebel, Kiama

Tickets are available online at www.iampower.net