Past forums

Forums held during 2010 & 2011 are held under the 'Supporting Women in Rural Areas Diagnosed with Breast Cancer' Program funded by the Australian Government.

November 2011 - South Australia - Adelaide

On Friday 11 November we held an information forum at the National Wine Centre of Australia at the University of Adelaide. Almost 400 of our members attended the forum, along with their partners and carers.

BCNA Founder and CEO Lyn Swinburne hosted the event, and guest speakers included Olympian and breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, medical oncologist Dr Richard de Boer as well as author and breast cancer survivor Stephanie Dowrick.

We asked women attending the forum to let us know one key issue or problem that affects women with breast cancer (results can be downloaded below).

November 2011 - New South Wales - Wollongong

A free information forum was hosted by BCNA on Monday 7 November at the Innovation Campus at the University of Wollongong, where more than 200 of our members and their supporters attended.

Guest speakers included medical oncologist Assoc Prof Nicholas Wilcken, breast care nurse Lynda Horning, author and breast cancer survivor Stephanie Dowrick, Olympian and breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, as well as a special welcome from Professor Don Iverson (Pro Vice-Chancellor, Health), University of Wollongong and Executive Director, Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute. The forum was hosted by BCNA Founder and CEO Lyn Swinburne.

We asked women attending the forum to let us know one key issue or problem that affects women with breast cancer (results can be downloaded below).

July 2011 - Queensland - Brisbane

On Friday 22 July, women and their supporters gathered in Brisbane where BCNA held a free information forum titled 'After breast cancer: what now?'. The event attracted approximately 300 people and was held at the Central Bardon Conference Venue in Brisbane's western suburb of Bardon.

The forum hosted a number of speakers including Medical Oncologist Dr Nicole McCarthy, Olympian and breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, author and breast cancer survivor Dr Stephanie Dowrick and also included BCNA founder and CEO, and breast cancer survivor, Lyn Swinburne. A special 'Welcome to Country' was performed by Margaret Lawton.

We asked women attending the forum to let us know one key issue or problem that affects women with breast cancer (results can be downloaded below).

June 2011 - Tasmania - Hobart

BCNA held a free information forum for those affected by breast cancer in the Tasmanian city of Hobart on Monday 27 June. The event, held at Hobart Function and Conference Centre, attracted almost 200 women and their supporters.

Guest speakers included Medical Oncologist Dr Jacquie Chirgwin, local McGrath Breast Care Nurse Karen Sprigg, Olympian and breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle as well as author and breast cancer survivor Dr Stephanie Dowrick.

We asked women attending the forum to let us know one key issue or problem that affects women with breast cancer (results can be downloaded below).

April 2011 - Queensland - Nambour, Sunshine Coast

A forum for women with breast cancer was held in Nambour on Saturday 30 April at the Nambour Civic Centre. The forum focus was 'living well beyond breast cancer' and was attended by approximately 150 women and their supporters.

BCNA CEO and breast cancer survivor Lyn Swinburne hosted the forum and guest speakers included Olympian and breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, Medical Oncologist Dr Michelle Nottage, Breast Care Nurse Cecelia Preston, and author and breast cancer survivor Dr Stephanie Dowrick.

We asked women attending the forum to let us know one key issue or problem that affects women with breast cancer (results can be downloaded below).

April 2011 - New South Wales - Sydney

On Saturday 2nd April we held a forum in Sydney titled: 'After Breast Cancer - What Now', offering strategies to deal with uncertainty and anxiety. The forum was held at the Footbridge Theatre at the University of Sydney and attracted more than 300 women and their supporters.

The forum was hosted by BCNA CEO and founder, and breast cancer survivor Lyn Swinburne. Guest speakers included Olympian and breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, Medical Oncologist Assoc. Professor Fran Boyle and Clinical Psychologists Dr Jemma Gilchrist and Dr Katharine Hodgkinson.

March 2011 - New South Wales - Wagga Wagga, Riverina Region

BCNA hosted a free information forum for women with breast cancer in the Riverina town of Wagga Wagga on Thursday 24th March. The forum, held at Joyes Hall in the Wagga Wagga campus of Charles Sturt University, attracted 150 people from across the region.

The theme of the day was 'Living well beyond breast cancer'  and was hosted by BCNA CEO and founder and breast cancer survivor Lyn Swinburne. Guest speakers included Olympian and breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, Medical Oncologist Assoc. Professor Fran Boyle, McGrath Breast Care Nurse Sue Munro as well as author and breast cancer survivor Dr Stephanie Dowrick.

February 2011 - South Australia - Whyalla, Eyre Peninsula

Our first rural forum for 2011 was held on Monday 21st February in Whyalla. The forum was held at the Middleback Theatre with more than 90 women and their supporters attending from across the Eyre Peninsula.

Two coaches were organised by local women from both Cleve and Port Lincoln, enabling a number of women to attend from across the region.

Guest speakers included Olympian and breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, Medical Oncologist Dr Sid Selva-Nayagam, McGrath Breast Care Nurse Michele Zilm as well as author and breast cancer survivor Dr Stephanie Dowrick.

November 2010 - South-West NSW - Broken Hill

On Tuesday 23 November we hosted our last forum for 2010 in Broken Hill at the Entertainment Centre. The forum was attended by over 50 local women and was focused on  'Living well beyond breast cancer'.

Guest speakers included Olympian and breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, Medical Oncologist Dr Sid Selva-Nayagam, Cancer Coordinator Sandra Turley and Cancer Social Worker Dr Carrie Lethborg and was hosted by BCNA General Manager Candice Charles.

November 2010 - South-East Victoria - Sale

A forum for women with breast cancer was held in Sale on Tuesday 16 November at the Esso BHP Billiton Wellington Entertainment Centre. The forum focus was 'Living well beyond breast cancer' and was attended by more than 150 women and their supporters.

The forum was hosted by BCNA CEO and breast cancer survivor Lyn Swinburne. Guest speakers included Olympian and breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, Medical Oncologist Dr Richard de Boer, Breast Care Nurse Margaret Centra, and author and breast cancer survivor Dr Stephanie Dowrick.

October 2010 - South-East SA - Mount Gambier

On Tuesday 19 October a forum was held in Mt Gambier at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre. The forum focus was living well beyond breast cancer and was attended by more than 120 women and their supporters.

The forum was hosted by BCNA CEO and breast cancer survivor Lyn Swinburne. Guest speakers included Olympian and breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, Medical Oncologist Dr Jacquie Chirgwin, Breast Care Nurse Julie Campbell, and Cancer Social Worker Dr Carrie Lethborg.

September 2010 - Western NSW - Dubbo

Women from across Western NSW attended a forum in Dubbo on Tuesday 7 September. The forum was held at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre and was attended by more than 150 people. A range of health professionals in the region attended along with various support groups and local support services. 

Guest speakers included Medical Oncologist Assoc Prof Fran Boyle, Specialist Breast Care Nurse Margaret Collins and author and breast cancer survivor Dr Stephanie Dowrick.

August 2010 - Victoria - Mildura

A forum for women affected by breast cancer was held in Mildura on Tuesday 3 August. The forum was held at the St Joseph's College and Mercy Theatre Complex and was attended by more than 120 people.

BCNA CEO and breast cancer survivor Lyn Swinburne hosted the forum. Guest speakers included Olympian and breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, Medical Oncologist Dr Richard de Boer, Breast Care Specialist Kaye Matthews, and author and breast cancer survivor Dr Stephanie Dowrick.

July 2010 - Western Australia - Geraldton

A forum for women affected by breast cancer was held in Geraldton on Wednesday 21 July. More than 70 women and their supporters attended the forum at the African Reef Resort. The forum was a great opportunity for women to network with each other and to also gain valuable information for living well during and after breast cancer.

Guest speakers included Medical Oncologist Dr Andrew Redfern, Olympian & breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, McGrath Breast Care Nurse Lindsey Richmond and Specialist Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Bennett.

July 2010 - Western Australia - Bunbury

BCNA hosted a second forum in Western Australia on Friday 23 July in Bunbury. The forum was held at the All Seasons Sanctury Gold Resort with 160 people attending the forum.

The forum was based on concepts of living well after breast cancer with speakers delivering informative presentations based on the topic.  Speakers at the forum included Medical Oncologist Dr Andrew Redfern, Olympian & breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, Oncology Social Worker Pippa Blackburn and Specialist Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Bennett.

June 2010 - Northern Queensland - Townsville

A forum for women with breast cancer was held in Townsville on Thursday 10 June at the Riverway Arts Centre. The forum focus was living well beyond breast cancer and was attended over 150 women and their supporters.

Guest speakers included BCNA CEO Lyn Swinburne, Medical Oncologist Dr Catherine Shannon, Olympian & breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, Breast Care Nurse Kathy Jones and author and breast cancer survivor Dr Stephanie Dowrick.

June 2010 - Northern Queensland Forum - Rockhampton

Our third forum for 2010 was held in Rockhampton on Wednesday 9 June. The forum was held at the Walter Reid Cultural Centre and was attended by more than 150 people from local and surrounding areas.

Guest speakers included BCNA CEO Lyn Swinburne, Medical Oncologist Dr Nicole McCarthy, Olympian & breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, McGrath Breast Care Nurse Donna Nicholls and author and breast cancer survivor Stephanie Dowrick. Speakers delivered insightful presentations based on living well beyond breast cancer.

March 2010 - Northern NSW Forum - Tamworth

Our second forum for 2010 was held at the Quality Hotel Powerhouse, Tamworth on Monday 29 March. The forum was attended by 180 women and their supporters.

The focus was on living well beyond breast cancer for women in rural and regional areas. Speakers included Medical Oncologist Assoc Prof Nicholas Wilcken, Olympian & breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, McGrath Breast Care Nurse Helen Goodall and author and breast cancer survivor Stephanie Dowrick.

February 2010 - North Western Tasmania - Burnie

Our first forum for 2010 was held on Tuesday 23 February in Burnie, Tasmania. The focus of this forum was providing support to women in rural areas.

The forum was attended by more than 160 women and their supporters and was a great success. Speakers at the forum included Medical Oncologist Dr Richard de Boer, McGrath Breast Care Nurse Karen Sprigg and author and breast cancer survivor Dr Stephanie Dowrick.

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