Support Groups & Organisations

Australian Breast Cancer Research is dedicated to supporting medical research focused on the prevention, detection, management and treatment of breast cancer.

“Research gives us all hope, and that is so important”

ACRF’s mission is to back brilliant research by giving scientists the technology and equipment they need to find new and improved ways to prevent, detect and treat all types of cancer.

“ACRF helps ensure cancer researchers have access to state-of-the-art equipment and technologies”

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is Australia’s leading breast cancer consumer organisation. We have worked tirelessly to ensure that all Australians who are affected by breast cancer receive the very best care, treatment and support.

“Really comprehensive information about breast cancer. I found it a very helpful resource.”

Breast Cancer Trials (BCT) is a group of world-leading breast cancer doctors and researchers based in Australia and New Zealand with a commitment to exploring and finding better treatments for people affected by breast cancer through clinical trials research.

“Clinical trials are a vital step to bring new treatments to breast cancer patients.”

Cancer Chicks is a community hub for young women navigating cancer and other terminal or chronic illnesses.

“They hold weekend trips away – it’s your crowd – they get “you”… I’m too old but they were welcoming anyway! (because I don’t feel my age – I feel 30!)”

Cancer Council is a charity that works across every area of cancer, from research to prevention and support, and works across all of Australia.

“While not breast cancer specific, the Cancer Council provides so much helpful information, particularly around additional cancer support and services”

Carers Couch supports unpaid carers to make caring more manageable. Whatever you need, we can guide and connect you to services, solutions and emotional or community support.

“Unpaid carers – spouses, partners, mums, dads, children – often go unnoticed, but the emotional and mental toll on them after a loved one’s cancer diagnosis can be huge. Carers Couch provides them with the support they need”

Counterpart connects, supports and informs women living with cancer to live well. Our trained and experienced Peer Support Volunteers understand what it is like to be a woman who has cancer, as they have had a cancer diagnosis themselves.

“It’s so helpful to be able to speak with someone who ‘gets’ what you’re going through. It made me feel far less alone.”

Dragons Abreast is a special group of breast cancer survivors and supporters. It is a dragon boat club that has a proud history of offering a supportive and understanding environment to breast cancer survivors.

“Dragons abreast helped me find a tribe and get out into the fresh air – even when I felt sorry for myself. I found having someone “check in on me” who had done TNBC amazing.”

Inherited Cancers Australia supports the inherited cancer risk community by offering a range of personalised community and professional services to help people better understand their options. These services include access to Specialist Nurses, a peer support program and online support groups.

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving women’s health across Australia through every life stage.

“Covering all aspects of women’s health, a super useful site to refer to”

Look Good Feel Better is a non-medical, brand-neutral public service program that teaches beauty techniques to people with cancer to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.

“Helped me find eyebrows and eyelashes (with a pencil) when I’d never been a makeup person before and couldn’t draw to save myself! They sent masses of skin care and makeup in a kit and a workshop to teach me also.”

Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Action Australia is a consumer-driven organisation whose mission is to improve the lives and health outcomes of the women and men living with metastatic breast cancer in Australia. Led by people living with metastatic breast cancer, they use their collective voices and experiences to advocate for improvements in policy, supports and services specific to the needs of their community.

A charity funding McGrath Breast Cancer Nurses in communities right across Australia. There are currently 185 McGrath Breast Care Nurses, who help individuals and their families experiencing breast cancer by providing physical, psychological and emotional support, for free.

“An invaluable resource. A go-to source for EVERYTHING!”

A charity providing practical support for mums of children under 13, while they are receiving treatment for cancer.

“They contacted me to find out what resources I would like to access and how best to do so. We have received care packages, vouchers and the amazing teddy bears for kids that record your voice!”

The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Australia’s leading national body funding game-changing breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public.

“Highly recommended!”

The PINC & STEEL cancer rehabilitation programs provide a full range of services designed to look after women, men and young people recovering from cancer surgery or cancer treatments.

“Awesome rehab people have helped me have great shoulder function even with post-radio contracture. I also discovered paddle boarding with like-minded people.”

A charity for young women with breast cancer, So Brave’s mission is to empower young women diagnosed with breast cancer, raise awareness in young women to be #breastaware, educate young women, and fundraise for breast cancer research.

“Getting breast cancer so young was tough. But So Brave helped me find other women like me”

Think Pink provides direct emotional, practical and physical support through a comprehensive range of programs offered at its unique wellness centre called The Living Centre.

“My breast cancer diagnosis shattered my self-confidence. Think Pink and The Living Centre helped me regain it.”