Supporting women in rural areas diagnosed with breast cancer program

• Reach:

  National

• Focus area:

  Mainstream with Indigenous content

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Supporting women in rural areas diagnosed with breast cancer program is a joint venture between Cancer Australia and Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) in recognition of the additional challenges encountered by women with breast cancer residing in rural areas. It is funded by the Australian Government. From 2011-2014, the program is being delivered by BCNA.

The aims of the program are to:

• Provide high quality information in a range of formats to address needs regarding treatment and care, psychosocial well-being and local services
• Facilitate and promote supportive relationships between consumers, carers and health professionals through events and online networking
• Develop capability and support for rural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to take leadership and supportive roles within their communities.

Abstract adapted from Breast Cancer Network Australia

Contacts

Cancer Australia
Level 14
300 Elizabeth Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010
Locked Bag 3
Strawberry Hills NSW 2012
Ph: (02) 9357 9400
Ph: 1800 500 258 (Freecall)
Fax: (02) 9357 9477

BCNA
293 Camberwell Rd
Camberwell VIC 3124
Ph: (03) 9805 2500
Ph: 1800 500 258 (Freecall)
Email: beacon@bcna.org.au

Links

• View information: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
• View information: Supporting women in rural areas diagnosed with breast cancer
• View information: Women in rural areas
• View website: Breast Cancer Network Australia
• View website: National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre