Our Services
Indigenous Services
With the support of BHP Billiton, the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA is working with communities across the state to improve the services available to Indigenous people with breast cancer. Across recent years, services targeting Indigenous individuals, families and communities have been established.
Our Indigenous Services include:
Regional Breast Cancer Forums
The Foundation visits regional towns to hold community forums covering:
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Breast cancer statistics
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Being breast aware
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Support for families affected by breast cancer
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Support for Indigenous health workers
Onslow Indigenous Breast Awareness Forum – Thursday 25 and Friday 26 October
The BCFWA will be holding two free community women’s forums, and all are welcome to attend.
On Thursday 25th Lexie Counsellor and Sherryl Potts from BCFWA will be sharing with the Young Women’s Meeting about breast awareness and how to help someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Meet at the Community Health Building for a hamburger meal and sharing.
On Friday 26th, The Healthy Women’s Group will meet at the Old Hostel from 830am to Midday. Free morning tea and a light lunch will be served.
For more info call Anna on 9184 6001, Doris on 9184 6005 or Sherryl at BCFWA on 9324 3703 (Perth)
Kalgoorlie Indigenous Breast Awareness Forum
In September, some women from Bega Garnbirringu learned more about breast cancer and how to help someone who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. They painted a beautiful mural expressing what they had learned. The mural means women together and sickness gets better. 
Proudly supported by BHP Billiton Nickel West. 
Resources
The Foundation is developing two resources in collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Professionals from across Western Australia. The first will incorporate breast awareness and early detection messages and the second will be designed to provide support and practical information for Indigenous women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
The breast awareness booklets are now available by contacting us.
Indigenous Education
The Foundation is leading the way in providing Indigenous breast cancer forums and training for health professionals across the state. With support from BHP Billiton, the Foundation has established a range of services to meet the needs of Indigenous individuals, families and communities.
Our Indigenous Education Services include:
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Indigenous Breast Cancer Forums in regional communities
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Breast Cancer Training for Indigenous Health Professionals
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Development of culturally appropriate breast cancer educational resources
For more information, contact us.
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