Welcome to the 'Engaging online communities' online group

Hi there. My name is Paula and I am from Cairns in Far North Queensland. I was first diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2009 and again in 2011. After lots of treatment and surgery I eventually went on and had a double TRAM flap reconstruction in 2013. Whilst researching my reconstruction I made contact with Louise Turner and was one of the first members of the Breast Reconstruction Online Group. I found so much support from this group that I hung around and offered support to others in the group. I now have the privilege of being one of the facilitators of this group. A role that I find incredibly rewarding. It feels good to help others along the way. I am both nervous and excited to come to summit and can't wait to meet everyone. I am looking forward to learning more about the new site and ways that I can improve what I am already doing. 

Paula x