Federal petition for paramedical tattooist registration and increased Medicare rebate < 19th Feb2025
Please sign our petition before 19th February 2025. Link to petition https://tinyurl.com/zsy38u25 β’ The aim of this petition is to gather support for previvors (people who have had or are considering having preventative mastectomies) and breast cancer survivors who have undergone breast reconstruction after mastectomy and who would like to have intradermal colouration of nipple or areola or both (medical tattooing) by a Paramedical Tattooist with a good Medicare rebate. The petition will be given to Jenny Ware MP - Federal Member for Hughes, who is supportive of both issues, and she will be taking it to the Health Minister in early 2025 to lobby for change. You can also really add weight to your support, by emailing Your related Story to Ms Ware. Jenny.Ware.MP@aph.gov.au πππ ππ§πππ©ππ¨π© ππ’π₯πππ© πππ₯π₯ππ£π¨ π¬ππ©π π₯ππ§π¨π€π£ππ‘ ππ£π ππ’π€π©ππ«π π¨π©π€π§πππ¨. *Please advise in that email to Ms Ware , if youβd like your name to be redacted for privacy or not, when Jenny presents the summary of some case experiences , along with the petition numbers to the Health Minister. By participating in this petition, you are advocating for changes that could lead to better patient care and support for those affected by similar breast cancer reconstruction experiences, to include paramedical tattooists as part of the Medicare subsidy providers and a higher rebate. The petition is open until 19 Feb 2025. Please share this so we can get as many signatures as possible. Thank you! Petition link https://tinyurl.com/zsy38u25 β’ Earlier this year, the Australian Medicare system added a rebate of $191 for the intradermal colouration of the nipple or areola or both under MBS item 45546 for use only by medical practitioners and MBS item 82228 for use only by nurse practitioners. I would like to see the integration of qualified and regulated Paramedical Tattooists into the Australian Medicare system. By including these highly trained professionals, we can ensure that high standards of aesthetically pleasing and artistically rendered medical tattoos, such as 3D nipples, are achieved. This can significantly enhance the quality of life and mental health outcomes for patients compared to the results often seen with hospital-performed tattoos where most havenβt been given adequate training to perform to an acceptable standard and comfortably execute such an important closure of someoneβs breast cancer experience, leading to negative psychological and emotional outcomes. β’ Current costing of medical tattooing of both areolas and nipples is between $1200-$1600, the current Medicare rebate $191. β’ If men were diagnosed in the same numbers that women are this would have been changed a long time ago! The following information is an extract from Pink Lotus Australia - Disadvantages of tattoos done by Nurses & Doctors with inadequate training. 1. Limited Artistic Freedom: Medical tattoos may lack the artistic finesse and customisation available with paramedical tattooing, resulting in less natural-looking results. 2. Suboptimal Ink Healing: Due to differences in technique and equipment, medical tattoos may exhibit poorer ink retention and fading over time compared to those performed by highly trained paramedical tattooists. 3. Insufficient Training: Medical staff may not have specialised training or experience in cosmetic tattooing techniques, potentially leading to subpar outcomes and patient dissatisfaction. 4. Lack of Tailored Care: Paramedical tattooists offer personalised solutions tailored to each patient's unique needs, whereas medical tattoos may follow a standardised approach that does not account for individual variations in skin texture, scarring, and color matching. 5. Limited Information and Aftercare: Patients may receive less comprehensive information and aftercare guidance from medical staff compared to paramedical tattooists, potentially affecting the healing process and long-term satisfaction with the results. Regards Sam & Kristen PS I have pinned this post on Facebook for Sutherland Shire Breast Cancer Support Group public page for easy sharing. https://www.facebook.com/sutherlandshirebreastcancersupportgroup/ and it is on insta @ssbcsg @Mez_BCNA FYI
Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Xmas Party
Saturday 7th December 12:30pm Herdsman Lake Tavern Wembley Perth ladies - Please join us for our last support group for 2024. This is the place to hear about the different types of reconstructions & get your questions answered. You may bring a female friend for support but we are a lovely friendly group & welcome all ladies. If youβve done your reconstruction & would like to reassure other women please consider joining us. Simone Hall from PRT studio will be joining us to share info about 3D nipple tattooing & will have her temporary tattoos avail for purchase so you can see what a huge difference they make to a breast mound. The room will be decorated for Xmas and if you wish to join in - bring along a $15 secret Santa gift - feel free to wear your Xmas finery π€ΆπPerth Reconstruction Support Group Lunch
Our next lunch will be Saturday 31st July 12:30pm at The Herdsman Lake Tavern 33 Herdsman Parade Wembley. Itβs all very informal - we buy our own food/drink, sit around a big table & share our reconstruction experiences. New Ladies bring your questions and hopefully we can give you the answers/reassurance youβre looking for. Ladies going through reconstruction/finished - please consider joining us to help the new ladies make this very important decision. Please RSVP by sending me a private message via the Online Network if you'd like to attend. π₯°
Breast reconstruction awareness event 21 February - Tamworth
You are invited to attend a free information forum about breast reconstruction coming up soon in Tamworth, NSW. A variety of guest speakers include surgeons and women sharing their personal stories. Information will include the various types of breast reconstruction available, how to navigate the referral process, emotional well being, the reality of living with reconstruction and samples of medical devices to look at and handle (including expanders and implants). When: Thursday, 21st February from 5.30pm to 9pm Where: West Tamworth Leagues Club - Phillip St, West Tamworth Registration is essential and you will receive a take-home Tool Kit of information. Please register at www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au We look forward to seeing you there.
Reclaim Your Curves Breast Reconstruction Group Sydney Support Lunch - Sunday 15th December
Good afternoon! A reminder of our last lunch in two weeks - Sunday 15th December. For those of you who can take some time for yourself before the silly seasonπ Eden Gardens Macquarie Park 12 noon to 3pm. Look forward to meeting any new ladies for support and friendly discussion. Hopefully see you then Annmaree xxReclaim Your Curves - Sydney Support Lunch Sunday 25th August
Hello! Our next lunch is on Sunday 25th August at our usual venue of Dragonfly Cafe Eden Gardens, Macquarie Park 12 noon to 3pm. We get together and chat all things reconstruction and/or breast cancer/coping/surviving etc etc etc. Please feel free to invite anyone that you may have met that would find our group helpful.Central Coast Support Lunch 25 August 2019
Our next Central Coast Support Lunch is coming up on Sunday, 25th August and we'd love to see you there. Come and join us for a relaxing lunch and chat at the Ocean View CafΓ© within Wamberal Surf Club - 12 midday. Please RSVP so we can book you a seat at the table.Central Coast Support Lunch 26 May 2019 NSW
Come along and join us for lunch overlooking beautiful Wamberal beach. The lunches are a great way to connect with other women who are walking a similar path to you. They are a wonderful opportunity to ask questions and share experiences, particularly regarding breast reconstruction. Our guest speaker will be from YWCA Encore - a FREE exercise program for women who have had a breast cancer diagnosis. She will share the benefits of gentle exercise both on physical and emotional recovery, and the times/locations of upcoming programs on the Central Coast. Date: Sunday, 26th May Time: 12 midday Venue: Wamberal Ocean View CafΓ© (above Wamberal Surf Club) Please ensure you RSVP so we can reserve you a seat at the table. We look forward to seeing you there.Bunbury Support Lunch WA 23 March 2019
Ladies in the Bunbury, WA area - this one is for you! When: Saturday, 23rd March 2019 from 12 midday to 3pm Where: Corners on King Cafe, 2 Austral Pd Bunbury Come along to the Bunbury Support Group lunch and meet your host, Jen, and other lovely ladies from this area. The lunches are a great opportunity to meet others who are walking a similar path to you, share your experiences, ask your questions and gain valuable information particularly into what breast reconstruction is all about. Please ensure you RSVP so we can book you a seat at the table. We look forward to meeting you.
