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The Pink Beacon
Below you will find links to trusted and valuable resources as well as services
that are available to breast cancer patients.
There is so much information thrown at you when you are diagnosed but you'll find
a quick stop shop on everything that is relevant and accessible.
This is the most trusted site when it comes to information regarding breast cancer. You will be able to find explanations on different treatment types, podcasts, risk factors and much much more. You're able to create account that can be tailored to your situation so we will see relevant information to you.
Think Pink is based in Melbourne, Victoria, however they offer various online sessions. They are volunteer based charity with most volunteers being breast care nurses or women in survivorship. They offer support groups for various ages, wellness programs, exercise programs and much more.
A national cancer support program, they offer free in-person and online workshops to help manage the most common physical and psychological impacts of treatment, plus you get a free goodie bag!
A service that offers practical and tailored support to mums diagnosed with breast cancer with young children. They offer care packs, recordable comfort bears, educational books, counseling sessions and financial support.
This wonderful organisation offers retreat stays at no cost to those dealing with breast cancer! You can head away for some much needed quality time with your loved ones.
Camp Quality is a service mainly about bringing positivity to kids having to face cancer, whether it is they who have been diagnosed or a parent who has been diagnosed. Once you have created a profile you will receive emails with upcoming events that you can register for (they only have limited spots so sometimes you might miss out). Great space for kids to not feel alone.
An organisation that provides information and understanding of inherited cancers to manage their cancer risk. I've personally been a part of one of their breast cancer projects and they truly care about the cancer community.
This wonderful company helps coordinate tasks that you need help with, connect with loved ones, neighbours and the community.
The Enhance Rehab Program is specific to Melbourne, however, ask your breast care nurse about similar programs. This particular one runs an 8-week program that teaches you about nutrition, exercise, wellness and much more. It's very self-reflective and it is done with a small group of other women diagnosed with breast cancer.
NBCF is the leading not for profit organisation in Australia. They work on fundraising for research to their goal of zero deaths.
Learn more about the Medicare rebate with the cost of breast prosthesis after breast cancer surgery.
Did you know you can get a free mammogram from the age of 40? YES YOU CAN! Learn more by clicking the link.
A Chairty that helps young women with breast cancer and the financial burden that comes with a diagnosis as well as a supportive sisterhood.
So Brave are passionate about raising awareness and educating young women about breast cancer...just like Kissed by Pink! They fundraise, educate and empower...can't argue with that!
It all started with an idea to have a breast care nurse to support someone navigating the breast cancer journey and now they are expanding to have a cancer care nurse for anyone diagnosed with any type of cancer...amazing.
A site dedicated to all things Triple Negative Breast Cancer. TNBC brings unique challenges and here you will find lots of support and information regarding all things triple negative.
A charity that works towards increasing the Shared Breast Services at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. This is to enhance all aspects of treatment before, during and after for Breast Cancer Patients.