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GISS Parent Support Group

The first meeting was held in May and was attended by 9 families with children’s ages ranging from 16 mths to 42 years.

After a semi formal meeting all took part in lively informal chats.

Topics suggested for future meetings include:

Formulas

Types of tubes, extensions, suppliers,

Pumps available

HENS guidelines

Stoma care

Guest Speaker - someone who has a gastrostomy and can discuss what it is like to have a g-tube.

Fundoplication

Medications via the gastrostomy

Equipment costs

WHO:     All parents and children whose lives are touched by a gastrostomy or considering one are welcome.
               *GISS membership is required and can be paid at first meeting attended.

WHEN:   All meetings will be on a Thursday between 12 and 2 pm
                    July 3 Aug 7      Oct 23      Nov 27

WHERE:    Scope Training Room
                    830 Whitehorse Road
                    Box Hill

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Please bring your own lunch.
Tea, Coffee, fruit juice provided.

Spread the word to families you know who may want to attend.

*GISS membership is $11 per year for the family of a person who has a gastrostomy

Please RSVP by the Tuesday before each meeting
Contact Information:
GISS
PO Box 608
Box Hill 3128
Phone: 61 3 9843 2000
Fax: 61 3 9843 2033
Email: giss.crc@scopevic.org.au