Events for Women with BC

nikov

Hi Guys & Gals,

I posted this in the Young Women's Discussion Group but I figured it would make sense to post here so that more people can see it, thank you for the approval @Giovanna_BCNA

One of the things that really lacked for me when I was first diagnosed was the lack of information and support provided by my breast care nurse/medical team/GP surrounding information about my BC and also support groups etc so I want to make a conscious effort to post here regarding get-togethers/events/information sessions.

Also, if you know of any "Boob Groups" in your state you think would be really helpful, please feel free to share  

If I have missed anything at all, please feel free to add. I will try my best to keep this post updated

Niki
xo

BCNA
VIC
Creative Memories Pink Lady Day
14th July
https://www.bcna.org.au/events/2018/creative-memories-pink-lady-day/ 

BCNA Cellar Door
14th July
https://www.bcna.org.au/events/2018/bcna-cellar-door/

Field of Women 2018
12th August
https://www.bcna.org.au/news-events/events/field-of-women-2018/

2018 Charlton Hopes 'n' Dreams
18th August
https://www.bcna.org.au/events/2018/2018-charlton-hopes-n-dreams/

Pam McMahon Memorial Darts Doubles
18th August
https://www.bcna.org.au/events/2018/pam-mcmahon-memorial-darts-doubles/

Pinker Pinker Ladies Night
12th October
https://www.bcna.org.au/events/2018/pinker-pinker-ladies-night/

NSW
Dragons Abreast Festival 2018
20th October
https://www.bcna.org.au/events/2018/dragons-abreast-festival-2018/

QLD
I'm Still Standing! Party Like a Survivor | The Dee River Band
25th August
https://www.bcna.org.au/events/2018/i-m-still-standing-party-like-a-survivor-the-dee-river-band/

East Timor
Study tour to Timor-Leste
13th August - 21st August
https://www.bcna.org.au/events/2018/study-tour-to-timor-leste/

Pink Hope
VIC
High Tea
22nd July
https://pinkhope.org.au/events/melbourne-high-tea/

Pink Hope Information and Support Day
29th July
https://pinkhope.org.au/events/vic-pink-hope-information-and-support-day/

NSW
Pink Hope Information and Support Day
14th October
https://pinkhope.org.au/events/nsw-pink-hope-information-and-support-day/

QLD
Women In Credit Luncheon
24th August
https://pinkhope.org.au/events/qld-women-in-credit-luncheon/

TAS
She Shares
22nd September
https://pinkhope.org.au/events/she-shares-tasmania/

WA
She Shares
19th August
https://pinkhope.org.au/events/she-shares-perth/

SA
Pink Hope Information and Support Day
16th September
https://pinkhope.org.au/events/sa-pink-hope-information-and-support-day/

This is all I can seem to find nationwide at the moment but if there any events I may have missed out please add. So important for all of us to be informed and these events I feel would really help with meeting new people and getting in touch with organisations. Remember, you're not alone!

arpie

Canberra has a Casting for Recovery program - to teach those recovered from BC how to fly fish - and maybe discover a new sport & make new friends

If you live in Canberra & are physically fit again - why not give it a go!?

http://www.castingforrecovery.org.au/whoweare/aboutcfr

I am currently chatting with a buddy to see if something similar can be arranged for NSW (as you have to reside in Canberra to be eligible!)

nikov

Oh, that's so awesome @arpie I need something like that in Melbourne, I miss playing sports but really petrified actually..I'm super competitive   

kezmusc

There is a support group in Ipswich qld.  The Pink Divas.  They have regular meetings, are in liason with the lobac Mcgrath nurses and often have information days as well as fundraisers. Although I am not a member I know a few of the ladies that are.  They have a facebook page.

nikov

That's awesome! Thank you @kezmusc for that valuable piece of information. There is also Boob Club in Melbourne who meet regularly http://boobclubmelbourne.com/

kezmusc

Shit that was supposed to say "local Mcgrath Nurses"  what the heck...

nikov

I didn't even notice it @kezmusc  

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nikov

I thought I did mention it but it doesn't seem as though I have @Joannie but thank you for the suggestion. It definitely is although maybe not this time around. I have urgent surgery book next month in below nether regions which is costing me a fair bit of money and then I have my exchange booked for the end of the year so maybe not this year but I will definitely look into it next year (I have never boated in my life )

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nikov

@Joannie farrrkkk that! lol. I refuse to potentially put myself at risk of falling in the Yarra  

Thank you! Gyno found a polyp in my cervix and told me that due to my "history" it will become cancerous, so getting that removed and hopefully some more endometriosis, haha. It'll be my 5th laparoscopy so nothing new I suppose

xo

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nikov

@Joannie you make me laugh!! Thank you for the virtual hugs!! xo

kezmusc

https://www.facebook.com/4x4pinkrun/

Already have my tickets for the Dirty Down under 4 x 4 pink beach run in October. We've rounded up 6 car loads of people to come.  It's becoming a huge fundraiser.  

nikov

Where about's is it @kezmusc ??

kezmusc

Double island point up past Noosa.