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Our Member Groups are made up of women with breast cancer and generally led by them. Most are support groups, others are advocacy or exercise groups. Associate Member Groups are generally established to help or support women with breast cancer.  Find a support group To find a Member Group in your area click the relevant state or territory. Become a BCNA Member Group Breast Cancer Network Australia is always keen to welcome groups that work to support those affected by breast cancer as Member Groups. BCNA is the national voice of Australians affected by breast cancer. The more people and groups we have behind us the more powerful our voice.  When we speak about breast cancer - to government, the media, the community or corporations we currently say we represent over 33,000 individual members and more than 200 Member Groups. These are powerful figures!   We’d like to add your group.                  Is there a cost to become a Member Group? There is no cost to become either a Member Group or an Associate Member Group.       How will you benefit from becoming a Member Group? You will receive regular updates about breast cancer issues, our activities and the activities of other Member Groups around Australia.   Your group details will be included on the BCNA website increasing the chance of local women finding your group. To assist your group with fundraising you can buy our pink lady badges for $2.50 (rather than the regular price of $5.00) You will be invited to join us at special national and state based activities.                                     What’s the difference between a Member Group and an Associate Member Group? Member Groups are ‘consumer driven’, that is they are made up of women with breast cancer and generally led by them. Many are support groups, but others are also advocacy or action groups, eg Breast Cancer Action Group. Associate Member Groups are generally established to help/support women with breast cancer. The Otis Foundation is an example of an Associate Member Group. The Foundation consists of a Board of Directors who work (independently from government) to raise funds and properly manage a property which is then used as a retreat by women affected by breast cancer.                        If your group would like to support BCNA’s work and enjoy member benefits please complete the Member Group Registration Form and return it to Breast Cancer Network Australia.   Registration form - PDF 52.33 Kb  Registration Form - WORD 108.50 Kb Once your group has been registered you will receive a Member Group Information Pack. You will also be acknowledged as a new Member Group in The Beacon, our quarterly magazine.  The Member Group Information Pack includes: A BCNA Information Kit A display copy of the My Journey Kit and promotional postcards A display copy of the Hope & Hurdles Pack and promotional postcards 5 complimentary Pink Lady badges 5 copies of the latest issue of The Beacon and The Inside Story For more information about Breast Cancer Network Australia look through this website or call 1800 500 258. Find a registered BCNA Member Group in your area. ACT NT SA Vic NSW Qld Tas WA Last reviewed: November 2009