Group meet up's

KarenF

Hi, I was wondering if there was a support network or group in the Redlands area?

I think it would be beneficial for the patient to get to know other BC patients, as we all have more knowledge than friends or family who fortunately didn't get to walk in our shoes.  I suppose I'm asking if there is a support network in the Redlands area.

Also, it would be nice to meet new people and hopefully become friends.

Cheers Kaz 

Carissa_BCNA

Hi @KarenF

Yes you're right, support groups are a great way of meeting people who are or have been through a similar experience and an opportunity to make new friends. You can search for support groups in your area by visiting our local services directory here: https://www.bcna.org.au/services-and-support-groups/. If you type in 'support group' as your keyword search, your postcode and the distance of how far you wish to travel it will display any support groups that are running near you. 

I hope you'll find a group nearby. Let me know if you have any questions.  

KarenF

Thank you very much Carrisa 

Carissa_BCNA

You're welcome I hope it helped.

unknown

HI, any support groups in Melbourne eastern suburbs area?  cheers,

NaturalBel

COFFEE AND CHAT GROUP VIA BELINDA MCKENNA.  THURSDAYS 1 PM.  ROUSE HILL TOWN CENTER, SYDNEY. INSIDE AT THE COFFEE EMPORIUM - WHICH IS BELOW THE LIBRARY STAIRS.  SMALL GROUP OF 3 OR 4  LADIES,  AROUND 50 YEARS OLD.  WE HAVE BEEN MEETING FOR 4 WEEKS.  THIS IS AN "ALL TYPES OF CANCER" BRIDGING  GROUP AT THIS STAGE.  LAST WEEK I HAD TONYA FROM KELLYVILLE BREAST BUDDIES JOIN US.  STARTING SMALL AT THIS POINT.  I ALSO NEED CONFIRMATION EACH WEEK OF WHO IS GOING.  THIS WEEK ALL LADIES ARE BUSY - SO IF NO-ONE GETS IN TOUCH THEN I WON'T BE THERE.  MY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER IS [removed by moderator].  I WORK 4 DAYS A WEEK.   IT IS VITAL YOU COMMUNICATE BEFORE ,AS THIS IS A SMALL GROUP SO FAR.  IT IS STILL A POSITIVE AND HELPFUL ENVIRONMENT.  SOCIAL ELEMENT, MOVIES, WALKING GROUP ARE A GOAL (TO GIVE SUPPORT AND RELIEF) !  ITS ALL IN BEGINNING STAGES.  I WILL HAVE BEEN CANCER FREE FOR 5 YEARS IN OCTOBER 2017 AS A TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR MYSELF.

Carissa_BCNA

Hi @unknown

You can search for support groups in your area by visiting our local services directory and entering your postcode and selecting the radius of how far you wish to travel. Please let me know if you have any questions or difficulties.

adean

Sth east and bayside group  melbourne monthly lunches. Small group purely social

KimW

Im sth eastern subs Melb. 

unknown

thank you all for your response.  I live in Heathmont, Melbourne. @KimW North Balwyn may be the closest group.  I will check out the date of the next meeting.  thanks.