State of the Nation - Brisbane and Cairns consultations
Dear online members We are making our way around the country to hear from our network of women & men affected by breast cancer so we can better understand the gaps and issues people are facing. Brisbane – this is your chance to make your voice count! Join us at All Saints Conference Centre on Tuesday 14 March from 3-5pm. Register here for Brisbane We will be in Cairns Wednesday April 26 This will be part of our free Information Forum. Find out all the details here Keep an eye out on your emails, the online network and through our social media to keep up to date as we head around the country. But of course if you have any topics you want to let us know about just comment below or send me a message at kpilatti@bcna.org.au Hope everyone is well KPState of the Nation - member survey distributed today
It is a very exciting time here at BCNA. On Friday we launched our Member Survey. It is the time when we ask all those diagnosed with breast cancer about their experiences and views. The survey will help us continue to better support, inform, represent and connect our members. We will also use the findings as part of the State of the Nation. As an online member, you will have received an email with a link to the survey. If you have not then check your junk mail or go to our member survey page on our website https://youtu.be/5hcB4tIXqkI Please share this with anyone you know with breast cancer. We want as many voices heard as possible. Everything you need to know about the survey can be found on our member survey page. Thanks for all your help - everyone's voice and experience matters! KPState of the Nation - identifying our members needs and advocating for change
Hi, my name is Kirsten Pilatti, but I am known as KP around the traps. It is hard to believe, but I have been at BCNA for 11 years this February . I have loved every day here and am so excited about my next challenge at BCNA. I am leading a major new project for BCNA. We are calling it the State of the Nation. BCNA was built on the voices and experiences of women. Our advocacy is a significant part of our proud history and we know that the State of the Nation will only build on this. We are going to review the treatment and support of Australians diagnosed with breast cancer. We are then going to identify the gaps in our healthcare system and work to find solutions. We want to ensure all those diagnosed receive the best care possible. We plan to release our findings in 2018. This is when BCNA turns 20. The report will help us to celebrate our achievements but importantly provide us with a clear advocacy path for our future. We will gather and analyse information on a state by state and national basis. So, we need to hear from as many people as possible. I want to invite you to take part. I want to make sure we are capturing your experience and getting a solid sense of what's happening out there for you. I will not be able to do this without you. So how can you be involved? 1. We will be going to all members, with an email address, in early February to conduct a member survey - make sure all your details are up to date to ensure you receive the survey. Click here to update your record. 2. Complete the survey when it comes out - I will post in the community so you know when it is expected to hit your inbox. 3. Tell anyone you know who has been diagnosed with breast cancer - recently or in the past - to update all their details with BCNA to make sure their voice is heard. 4. I will regularly post questions or issues for discussion in the online network - look out for them and where you have an experience we can learn from then please let us know. This is going to be a busy 18 months, but I cannot wait to be working with you and for you. Regards, KP
