Breast Cancer Network Australia

• Reach:

  National

• Focus area:

  General

• Category:

  Non-government

Description

The Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is Australia's peak organisation for breast cancer. Formed in 1998 following the First National Breast Cancer Conference for Women, the BCNA seeks to provide the best information, treatment, care, and support to all Australians diagnosed with breast cancer.

The BCNA undertakes a range of programs to assist those affected by breast cancer, including:

• My journey kit - a free comprehensive information kit for persons newly diagnosed with breast cancer;
• Seat at the table - offering women who have had breast cancer the opportunity to become advocates for a variety of breast cancer decision making forums;
• The Beacon - a free, quarterly national magazine that is circulated to more than 39 000 people;
• The Inside Story - a free quarterly supplement magazine to The Beacon that is for women with secondary breast cancer; and
• My care kit - a kit made available free to women who have undergone surgery for breast cancer that contains a specially designed bra for the post-surgery period.

The BCNA also produces a range of brochures and other resources and also hosts many events including fundraising events, member group events, and general interest events such as conferences and seminars.

Contacts

293 Camberwell Road
Camberwell VIC 3124
Ph: (03) 9805 2500 or 1800 500 258
Fax: (03) 9805 2599
Email: beacon@bcna.org.au

Links

• View website: Breast Cancer Network Australia