Palliative care crisis in Victoria - Can you help us? 11/9/2020
Hello everyone, We are reaching out to our network as we are seeing a palliative care crisis in the state of Victoria. We are going to be sending out a media release to highlight the issues associated with visitor restrictions in hospitals and those needing care in the community who are not able to access much needed services. We are looking for someone that is currently experiencing these challenges or can appreciate these challenges to help BCNA with the message. Media won’t speak to us without speaking to someone going through these challenges . If you or one of your family members would be willing to contribute we would love to hear from you. Please contact Vicki Durston directly on 0411 212 261. Thanking you kind regards Giovanna131Views0likes1CommentMedia request - Women in all states/territories who can speak about allied health
Hello everyone, We are looking for one or two women in every state and territory who would be happy to speak to the media about the importance of allied health services, for example, exercise physiologists, physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists, lymphoedema therapists, social workers, etc. for a media campaign in relation to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The key issues include: - Cost - Under GP Management Plans and Team care arrangements, women are eligible to claim a Medicare rebate for up to five visits per calendar year to allied health practitioners; we want this extended to 10 visits per year. - Availability of services – for example availability of services in outer regional or rural areas. If you are interested, please email Andrew Ellis, Media Manager at BCNA aellis@bcna.org.au Thanking you181Views1like1CommentMedia opportunity in Sydney today posted 10/5/2019
Media opportunity! We're looking for a woman in Sydney with young children who would be happy to share her breast cancer story with media. The interview would take place today and you'd also need to be in a photo with your children. If you'd like to be involved, please call BCNA’s media manager Penny Davies on 0409 385 35841Views0likes0Comments
LOOKING FOR BREAST FRIENDS TO SHARE THEIR STORY
BCNA’s national Pink Bun Campaign kicks on off on 2 May. We often are asked by media outlets to interview breast cancer survivors during this time. Throughout the month of May BCNA wants to celebrate our members and the people who have supported you – your Breasties. A media opportunity might also involve visiting a Bakers Delight store. If you are interested or would like more information please email kcurtain@bcna.org.au Include your: Name, State in which you live- including your nearest Bakers Delight and availability. Please also provide a few lines about yourself and diagnosis and advise if you have breast friends that would also be interested.291Views0likes0CommentsMedia opportunity in Perth and Sydney regarding out of pocket costs...
Hello everyone, I have been asked to reach out to our online network community to see if anyone may be interested in a media opportunity regarding out of pocket costs. We are seeking someone from Perth and Sydney, who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer (not too far post diagnosis), who has experienced out of pocket costs and the need to be told about these out of pocket costs before treatment. There will be an announcement made this week regarding this issue. We are seeking some personal stories and experiences. According to our Media Manager, Kellie Curtain, there is an opportunity for an interview for TV and radio later this week. If you are interested can you please email Kellie asap via kcurtain@bcna.org.au Thanking you Giovanna71Views1like4CommentsMedia request - Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hello everyone, We have had a media request asking if we have any members who would be interested in being interviewed for a University Assignment for Breast Cancer Awareness month. The students are working on a group current affairs/news piece to highlight the importance of Breast Cancer awareness and early detection. They would like to include real personal stories from breast cancer survivors of various ages, in particular stories from young breast cancer patients. If you are based in Sydney and are interested in being involved, please reply asap. They are planning to film sometime later this week. Thanking you Kind regards Giovanna141Views0likes4Comments
BreastScreen Victoria Podcast
HI all, Here is the much awaited BreastScreen Victoria podcast featuring our CEO Kirsten Pilatti and the online network's very own @kmakm who did a fabulous job. The podcast explores what it’s like to be diagnosed, supports available and why events like the Field of Women are so important.211Views0likes12CommentsBCNA's State of the Nation Report launched today
HI all, Here is the link to BCNA's State of the nation report which will be presented to government at Parliament House tonight. This report highlights the experiences of over 15000 women and men around Australia who were consulted over an 18 month period. We have been doing some media this morning as there is quite a bit of interest in the report. Here's a link to our CEO, Kirsten Pilatti on the Today Show this morning. Thanks to all of you who contributed to the report. We'll keep you updated with how it goes.1.3KViews0likes62CommentsAnyone interested in doing a podcast with us?
Hi everyone, We are looking for a woman to be part of a podcast we are doing with Breast Screen Victoria next week. If anyone is interested and meets the following criteria, please direct message me. · Diagnosed through routine mammogram (or sent to a breast screen facility after having a symptom) · Victorian based · Able to be part of a podcast recording on Thursday 14 June at 10.30am (must be able to attend in person at Melbourne University) Thanks!631Views0likes58CommentsMedia for launch of our State of the Nation Report - we want you!
BCNA is launching our State of the Nation report on 20 June which many of you would have contributed to. The report is the result of more than 10,000 surveys completed by BCNA members and 3,500 face-to-face consultations around the country and highlights the gaps in breast cancer treatment and care across the country. We are looking for women who are willing to talk to media about their experiences and are ok with being recorded or filmed regarding the topics below (as you can see we have some pretty specific requirements!): Fertility Women who were not given all the information they needed about fertility before their treatment began Centrally located (i.e. living in a city) - Ideally Melbourne or Sydney Lymphoedema Women who have struggled to get lymphoedema treatment in the public system Women who have had to pay a lot of money to get lymphoedema treatment in the private system Women who have had a lack of information about lymphoedema Willing and able to have their affected arm/area photographed Centrally located - Any state or territory Financial disclosure Someone with large (greater than $10k) costs who did not know about them beforehand – ‘bill shock’ Someone who almost had a large cost BUT was advised by their Dr/health fund/BCNA etc and were able to avoid these costs Someone with a large cost (documented) that built up over time and was not disclosed to them Centrally located - Ideally WA or SA Mammography in Tasmania Someone who had a breast symptom and could not get a mammogram in the public system, so had to pay for it Centrally located Reconstruction Someone who is waiting for a reconstruction in the public system Has been waiting between 3-5 years Ideally willing to be photographed in a way that shows she has not had a reconstruction (not nesc. topless) Centrally located Ideally QLD251Views0likes6Comments