About Us
Consumer Representative Group
Action on Breast Cancer is the BCFWA’s consumer representative group. With members having various personal experiences through their diagnosies, they are a key resource for the BCFWA.
They assist in raising awareness of breast cancer and furthering improvement of our services, information, and support for West Australians affected by breast cancer
Who We Are
Action on Breast Cancer, (AoBC) established in 1998, is a group of dedicated breast cancer survivors using their unique experience to influence decision making for research, treatment, care and support for those affected by breast cancer
What We Do
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Help raise awareness of the impact of breast cancer and the needs of those affected by the disease in the WA community
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Promote the importance of early detection, optimal treatment and support
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Promote and develop AoBC as a well informed, respected consumer representation group
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AoBC provides representation on boards, committees, groups and organisations which influence decision making within health care at a State and National level
How We Do It
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Attend events such as Dowerin Field Days to talk to rural women about breast cancer
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Hold Field of Women and other events during Breast Cancer Awareness month
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Distribute literature and address women’s groups, support groups and high school students
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Give presentations about the consumer perspective to medical students and health professionals at seminars, forums and conferences
How We Can Help You
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Invite us to present at your event about breast cancer awareness and the importance of early detection
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Let us know of any consumer issue involving breast cancer treatment which needs addressing
How You Can Help Us
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Assist us to secure speaking engagements for women’s groups, school students and support groups, or make presentations at seminars/conferences run by health professionals wherever possible
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Become a committee member of AoBC and participate in all our awareness raising activities
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Become a consumer representative, as a member of a decision making board, committee, advisory group, forum, panel or focus group dealing with issues such as early detection, treatment, care and management of breast cancer - Become an AoBC presenter and share your unique experience
Affiliations and Representation
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Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) - State Representative WA and ‘Seat at the Table’ Program
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BreastScreen Consumer Group
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The Cancer Council WA
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Medical Radiation Technologists Registration Board of WA
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Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists Quality Use of Diagnostic Imaging (QUDI) Advisory Group
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Health Consumers Council WA
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Consumers Health Forum Australia
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Cancer Voices WA
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BCNA Advanced Breast Cancer Working Party
Become a member of AoBC today and work as part of our friendly group to ensure the consumer perspective is heard and our aims achieved. Email us at info@breastcancer.org.au or call 0423 551 855