Information and support
Australian organisations
Breast Cancer Network Australia
(BCNA) works to ensure that Australians affected by breast cancer receive the very best support, information, treatment and care appropriate to their individual needs.
Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand
The BreastSurgANZ Society was formed in 2010 and our members already manage around 90% of the women with early breast cancer in Australia and New Zealand. The Society is committed to: improving patient care through monitoring the quality of care provided by all our members; facilitating research into new treatments that improve cure rates and quality of life of breast cancer suffers; the improvement of training of new breast surgeons; and improving the knowledge base of existing membership through educational events.
Prospective patients are encouraged to use our website to locate a BreastSurgANZ surgeon in your area.
Breast Cancer Care WA
Breast Cancer Care WA (formerly Breast Cancer Foundation of WA) has been providing personalised emotional, practical and financial support and care to people affected by breast cancer since 2000.
Cancer Australia - Breast Reconstruction
Cancer Australia was established by the Australian Government in 2006 to benefit all Australians affected by cancer, and their families and carers.
Westmead Breast Cancer Institute
The Westmead Breast Cancer Institute (BCI) is recognised as one of Australia’s leading and dynamic organisations in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Linking screening to treatment and expert clinical care, the focus of the BCI is to provide continuity for our patients and a coordinated approach to breast cancer care for all our patients. The BCI focuses on best practice, and utilises a research- and evidence-based approach across all of its programs.
Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
Founded in 1970, the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons Ins (ASPS) is the peek body for Specialist Plastic Surgeons (both reconstructive and cosmetic). Our main role is to protect the integrity of plastic surgery as a specialty. Our mission is to provide the highest quality plastic surgery care to all Australians
Australian Foundation for Plastic Surgery
The foundation was established to support quality health outcomes for everyone involved in Plastic Surgery. Our program is designed to support research, provide education and training for healthcare practitioners and be a reliable source of information for the community.
Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation
The Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation is a Newcastle (Hunter) based and founded non-profit organisation, which raises much needed funds to provide information and support for women and men diagnosed with, or being treated for breast cancer in the Hunter, and for their families.
The Foundation is unique as all monies raised are used to support women, men and their families of the Newcastle and Hunter Region only.
PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation Australia
The PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehab Foundation has been set up to fund Cancer rehabilitation and education for patients undergoing treatments for all types of cancers.
BreaCan Gynecological and Breast Cancer Support (VIC)
BreaCan is a statewide service dedicated to helping women, their families and friends during and beyond a cancer treatment.They specialise in supporting women with breast, uterine, ovarian, cervical and other types of gynaecological cancer. If you are a women living in Victoria and affected by breast or a gynaecological cancer, we have a range of support and information services for you. We can make a difference to you, your friends and family, call us on 1300 781 500 for a confidential chat.
Australian Breast Device Registry
The Australian Breast Device Registry (ABDR) is a Commonwealth Government health initiative that records information on surgeries involving breast devices, such as breast implants. Managed by Monash University, the ABDR is endorsed by major surgical societies in Australia. See more here.
YWCA Encore Program
YWCA Encore is a FREE 8 week exercise and information program designed specifically for women who have experienced breast cancer at any time in their life. In line with latest research, the program targets the side effects of surgery and treatment through mobility, stretching, aerobic and resistance exercise.
Breast Cancer Network Australia
(BCNA) works to ensure that Australians affected by breast cancer receive the very best support, information, treatment and care appropriate to their individual needs.
Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand
The BreastSurgANZ Society was formed in 2010 and our members already manage around 90% of the women with early breast cancer in Australia and New Zealand. The Society is committed to: improving patient care through monitoring the quality of care provided by all our members; facilitating research into new treatments that improve cure rates and quality of life of breast cancer suffers; the improvement of training of new breast surgeons; and improving the knowledge base of existing membership through educational events.
Prospective patients are encouraged to use our website to locate a BreastSurgANZ surgeon in your area.
Breast Cancer Care WA
Breast Cancer Care WA (formerly Breast Cancer Foundation of WA) has been providing personalised emotional, practical and financial support and care to people affected by breast cancer since 2000.
Cancer Australia - Breast Reconstruction
Cancer Australia was established by the Australian Government in 2006 to benefit all Australians affected by cancer, and their families and carers.
Westmead Breast Cancer Institute
The Westmead Breast Cancer Institute (BCI) is recognised as one of Australia’s leading and dynamic organisations in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Linking screening to treatment and expert clinical care, the focus of the BCI is to provide continuity for our patients and a coordinated approach to breast cancer care for all our patients. The BCI focuses on best practice, and utilises a research- and evidence-based approach across all of its programs.
Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
Founded in 1970, the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons Ins (ASPS) is the peek body for Specialist Plastic Surgeons (both reconstructive and cosmetic). Our main role is to protect the integrity of plastic surgery as a specialty. Our mission is to provide the highest quality plastic surgery care to all Australians
Australian Foundation for Plastic Surgery
The foundation was established to support quality health outcomes for everyone involved in Plastic Surgery. Our program is designed to support research, provide education and training for healthcare practitioners and be a reliable source of information for the community.
Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation
The Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation is a Newcastle (Hunter) based and founded non-profit organisation, which raises much needed funds to provide information and support for women and men diagnosed with, or being treated for breast cancer in the Hunter, and for their families.
The Foundation is unique as all monies raised are used to support women, men and their families of the Newcastle and Hunter Region only.
PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation Australia
The PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehab Foundation has been set up to fund Cancer rehabilitation and education for patients undergoing treatments for all types of cancers.
BreaCan Gynecological and Breast Cancer Support (VIC)
BreaCan is a statewide service dedicated to helping women, their families and friends during and beyond a cancer treatment.They specialise in supporting women with breast, uterine, ovarian, cervical and other types of gynaecological cancer. If you are a women living in Victoria and affected by breast or a gynaecological cancer, we have a range of support and information services for you. We can make a difference to you, your friends and family, call us on 1300 781 500 for a confidential chat.
Australian Breast Device Registry
The Australian Breast Device Registry (ABDR) is a Commonwealth Government health initiative that records information on surgeries involving breast devices, such as breast implants. Managed by Monash University, the ABDR is endorsed by major surgical societies in Australia. See more here.
YWCA Encore Program
YWCA Encore is a FREE 8 week exercise and information program designed specifically for women who have experienced breast cancer at any time in their life. In line with latest research, the program targets the side effects of surgery and treatment through mobility, stretching, aerobic and resistance exercise.
International organisations
Breastcancer.org
Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer and breast reconstruction.
Breastfree.org
BreastFree.org is a non-profit website for women who want to learn more about living breast-free. Here, you'll find the information you need to select breast forms, bras, and swimsuits. You'll find advice about creative ways to look good and feel great about yourself. And you'll find support from women who have chosen not to reconstruct and want to share their stories with you.
Real Self
Real Self is a doctor directory for plastic surgery procedures... including breast reconstruction. There are several Australian doctors listed, you can read their reviews here.
PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Trust
PINC & STEEL is dedicated to helping men, women, adolescents and young adults with any type of cancer. Our team of fully qualified cancer rehab physiotherapists, are here to support, guide and rehabilitate people through every stage of their treatment and recovery.
Breastcancer.org
Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer and breast reconstruction.
Breastfree.org
BreastFree.org is a non-profit website for women who want to learn more about living breast-free. Here, you'll find the information you need to select breast forms, bras, and swimsuits. You'll find advice about creative ways to look good and feel great about yourself. And you'll find support from women who have chosen not to reconstruct and want to share their stories with you.
Real Self
Real Self is a doctor directory for plastic surgery procedures... including breast reconstruction. There are several Australian doctors listed, you can read their reviews here.
PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Trust
PINC & STEEL is dedicated to helping men, women, adolescents and young adults with any type of cancer. Our team of fully qualified cancer rehab physiotherapists, are here to support, guide and rehabilitate people through every stage of their treatment and recovery.