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Hi Lily
I haven't spoken to Mish recently, however I have spoken to other members of the face to face group and have been informed about her health.
We are confident that with a large number of members in the online group and our support, the online group can continue. This won't be dependent on Mish to continue. Any member of the online group is welcome to post or encourage conversation within this group. Although the groups are linked, the online group and face to face group are seperate. The online group supports women from across WA, and has membership broader than those that meet in Perth.
I understand from speaking with co-facilitator of the face to face group that this group may be put on hold, but this shouldn't affect the continuation of the online group. Unfortunatley I am not very familiar with Perth and your location, however using the Member Group directory link provided, I found a group near to you in Midland. There may be other groups in the area, you can find your nearest group by using a post code search in our Member Group directory.
Alternatively, you could contact the Cancer Council who also have a directory of support groups.
Breast Cancer Care WA run a series of groups around Perth, they may also be able to assist finding a group near you.
Do you know Vicki Roberts, the co-facilitator for the face to face group? It may be helpful to have a chat with her about the continuation of the face to face group. If the group members are keen to continue meeting, you or other members may consider facilitating the group. Please have a chat to Vicki about the group's future plans, her contact details are on the group's page: http://www.bcna.org.au/membergroup/group/perthwa-womens-group
I hope this information helps, if you need more informaiton, please contact me via email at communityprograms@bcna.org.au or via phone on 1800 500 258.
Warm regards,
Grace