Request a Consumer Representative

BCNA connects researchers and organisations with trained Consumer Representatives with a lived experience of breast cancer.

Our Consumer Representatives can contribute to research projects, advisory committees, grant reviews, and more. This helps to ensure your work reflects the real needs and experiences of people affected by breast cancer.

Why work with a BCNA Consumer Representative?

Our Consumer Representatives are:

• Personally affected by breast cancer (either directly or as a carer)
• Trained in how to represent the broader lived experience in research and project work
• Supported by BCNA to contribute meaningfully and safely
• Experienced in working on committees, research teams, and grant applications
• Diverse in their personal and professional backgrounds and experiences

Working with a Consumer Representative can help strengthen your project by:

• Making sure it meets the real needs and concerns of people affected by cancer
• Achieving better outcomes
• Building community trust and credibility

How it works

1. Fill out the form on the right with key details about your project and the role you’re seeking support for.
2. BCNA will assess your request to ensure it aligns with our strategic objectives and the role is suitable for a Consumer Representative. This assessment will take approximately 4 weeks.
3. We may contact you for further information during this time.
4. We will share the opportunity with our Consumer Representatives.
5. If a Consumer Representative is identified, we will help facilitate the connection and support both parties through the process.

If you have any questions before submitting your request, please contact us. When completing the linked form, select ‘Work with us and our consumers’ from the dropdown menu.

Privacy and consent

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