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The Business Plan Developer's comments on HCF's "Coping with Depression" Special Report relating to benefits of exercise, physical activity and support programmes

No mention of the benefits of exercise, in particular rigorous, Challenging, recreational exercise within a LCCBSG where the exercise support group sets lofty goals such as the following and achieves their goals:

(i)         cycling 165km Fitz's Classic in Canberra and/or 200km Audax Alpine Classic in Victorian Alps;

(ii)        swimming the annual 2.7km Palm Beach to Whale Beach swim; and/or

(iii)       hiking the Six Foot Track - Katoomba to Jenolan Caves and/or Cradle Mountain; and/or

(iv)       paddling 111km Hawkesbury Canoe Classic from Windsor to Brooklyn Bridge.  

Reading the post-run Testimonials of the 13 members of Team Nova suffering varying ailments (from HIV, Type 1 Diabetes, heart attack, Depression, divorce, Obesity and post-fatality trauma) and 'Power of positive thinking' by one of the clinicians in PBS' Marathon Challenge is testimony to the self-confidence gained by ordinary people with serious ailments from completing an arduous Challenge within a LCCBSG.

Below is the strongest message re support programs in the Special Report under "Post-natal depression"

        "Support programs can be of enormous help. Hospital antenatal services, community support groups and interested psychiatrists are developing programs. Ask your doctor or hospital about the help available in your local area."