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Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is a Non-Profit Organisation for Australians affected by breast cancer. It focuses on supporting the individual, as opposed to raising funds for Breast Cancer research. It is made up of over 22,000 individuals and more than 181 breast cancer member groups across Australia.<ref>Breast Cancer Network Australia (http://www.bcna.org.au)</ref> <ref>http://www.healthdirectory.com.au/Special_care/Cancer/1919,467340/Breast%20Cancer%20Network%20Australia%20(BCNA)/</ref>
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'''Breast Cancer Network Australia''' ('''BCNA''') is a [[not-for-profit]] organisation that supports [[Australians]] affected by [[breast cancer]].<ref>[http://www.probonoaustralia.com.au/directory/breast-cancer-network-australia-bcna Guide to Giving] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120612035853/http://www.probonoaustralia.com.au/directory/breast-cancer-network-australia-bcna |date=12 June 2012 }}. ''Pro Bono Australia''. (2010).</ref> BCNA aims to ensure that Australians affected by breast cancer receive support, information, treatment and care appropriate to their needs.
BCNA, the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) make up the 3 biggest breast cancer organisations in Australia. BCNA is represented by a Pink Lady, NBCF by a Pink Ribbon and NBOCC with an orange/yellow woman logo <ref>THE BIG THREE - http://www.womensgolf.com.au/uploadedfiles/Cancer.pdf (Information reprinted courtesy of AstraZeneca Pty Ltd</ref>


BCNA is the peak national organisation for Australians affected by breast cancer, and consists of a network of more than 120,000 individual members and 300 Member Groups.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bcna.org.au/about-us/who-we-are/ | title=Who We Are | publisher=Breast Cancer Network Australia | date=2016}}</ref>
== My Journey Kit, My Care Kit, Hope & Hurdles ==


== History ==
BCNA provides free of charge the 'My Journey Kit' to women who have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer to provide them with information and support <ref>http://www.bcna.org.au/content/view/74/48/</ref>
In 1998, [[Lyn Swinburne]] envisaged an organisation that would positively influence the way breast cancer was discussed in the community. Her goal was for people to talk openly about the disease and acknowledge its personal impact.<ref>[http://www.probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2011/11/changemakers-lyn-swinburne Changemakers – Lyn Swinburne]. ''Pro Bono Australia News''. 2011-11-28.</ref>


Following a public meeting in every state and territory, over 300 women came together to discuss issues affecting women with breast cancer. An action plan was developed and the official launch of BCNA took place following this conference, at the inaugural Field of Women, a visual display of breast cancer statistics on the lawns of [[Parliament House, Canberra|Parliament House]] in Canberra.<ref>[http://www.fieldofwomenlive.org.au/index.php?menuID=19 History of the field] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317205242/http://www.fieldofwomenlive.org.au/index.php?menuID=19 |date=17 March 2012 }}. ''Field of Women Live''. (2010).</ref>
The My Care Kit is a free pack provided by BCNA and available only through Breast Care Nurses for women who have breast surgery as a result of breast cancer. <ref>http://www.bcna.org.au/content/view/66/56/</ref>


BCNA's vision is a better journey for all Australians affected by breast cancer.
The Hope & Hurdles Pack is specifically for women with secondary (metastatic, advanced) breast cancer. <ref>http://www.bcna.org.au/content/view/660/1272/</ref>


BCNA's mission is to ensure that Australians affected by breast cancer receive the very best ''support, information, treatment and care'' appropriate to their individual needs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bcna.org.au/about-us/who-we-are/vision-mission-and-values/|title=Vision, mission and values {{!}} Breast Cancer Network Australia|website=www.bcna.org.au|access-date=2018-11-07|archive-date=7 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181107103950/https://www.bcna.org.au/about-us/who-we-are/vision-mission-and-values/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
== Field of Women ==


* ''support:'' support and empower all Australians with a breast cancer diagnosis through services, resources and programs
Field of Women was the brainchild of BCNA's founder, Lyn Swinburne. On a flight out of Canberra in 1997, she looked down at Parliament House and imagined the impact of planting thousands of bright pink silhouettes of women to signify those affected by breast cancer each year. Her idea became reality in 1998 when the first Field of Women was planted in the lawns in front of Parliament House.
* ''inform:'' develop and provide high quality information in a range of formats including information that can empower participation in decisions about treatment and care
* ''represent:'' advocate on behalf of Australians affected by or at risk of breast cancer and work to set the best possible treatment and care standards
* ''connect:'' strive to help Australians affected by breast cancer to feel less alone throughout their treatment and beyond. Connect people through their shared breast cancer experience to build support for individuals, groups and communities


Lyn retired as CEO of BCNA in November 2011.<ref>[http://www.probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2011/10/breast-cancer-leader-farewelled Breast Cancer Leader Farewelled]. ''Pro Bono Australia News''. 2011-10-25.</ref> [[Maxine Morand]] served as CEO from November 2011 until December 2014.<ref>[http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/new_appointments_and_departures/063729/ New appointments and departures] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307190724/http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/new_appointments_and_departures/063729 |date=7 March 2012 }}. ''Third Sector News''. 2011-09-27.</ref><ref>[http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/a-job-close-to-former-minister-maxines-heart/story-fn7x8me2-1226341172348 A job close to former minister Maxine Morand’s heart]. ''Herald Sun''. 2012-04-28.</ref> Christine Nolan retired after three years as CEO in February 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bcna.org.au/news/2018/02/bcna-ceo-christine-nolan-announces-retirement/|title=BCNA CEO Christine Nolan announces retirement|website=www.bcna.org.au|access-date=2018-11-06|archive-date=7 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181107054305/https://www.bcna.org.au/news/2018/02/bcna-ceo-christine-nolan-announces-retirement/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Kirsten Pilatti is currently CEO.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bcna.org.au/about-us/our-people/ceo-kirsten-pilatti/|title=CEO, Kirsten Pilatti|website=www.bcna.org.au|access-date=2018-11-06}}</ref>
In 2005 a Field of Women LIVE was held at Melbourne’s MCG. 13,000 people dressed in pink ponchos and 100 in blue ponchos, representing the number of women and men diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia each year, walked onto the ground and made an image of the BCNA’s ‘Pink Lady’ logo. A second Field of Women LIVE was held at Sydney’s Telstra Stadium in 2007 and the first non-Australian Field of Women LIVE was held in Liverpool in 2008, with Stella McCartney as patron.<ref>Field of Women LIVE http://www.bcna.org.au/content/view/558/554/</ref>


BCNA is one of a number of major breast cancer organisations in Australia. BCNA works cooperatively with the other national organisations including Cancer Australia,<ref>[http://canceraustralia.nbocc.org.au/breast-cancer/about-breast-cancer/breast-cancer-organisations Who’s who in breast cancer] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321123642/http://canceraustralia.nbocc.org.au/breast-cancer/about-breast-cancer/breast-cancer-organisations |date=21 March 2012 }}. ''Cancer Australia''. (2011).</ref> National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF),<ref>[http://www.nbcf.org.au/page.asp?category_id=5&page_id=6 Useful Links]. ''National Breast Cancer Foundation''. (2012).</ref> McGrath Foundation <ref>[http://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/resources Resources] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120615001409/http://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/resources |date=15 June 2012 }}. ''McGrath Foundation''. (2012).</ref> and BreastScreen Australia.<ref>[http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/internet/screening/publishing.nsf/Content/breastscreen-about About the Program] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622180832/http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/internet/screening/publishing.nsf/Content/breastscreen-about |date=22 June 2012 }}. ''BreastScreen Australia''. (2012).</ref>
== Virtual Field of Women ==


== Events and campaigns ==
In 2008 BCNA launched an online version of their Field of Women initiative as a permanent location for dedications and tributes to women and men with breast cancer.<ref>Http://www.fieldofwomen.org</ref>
Key BCNA fundraising initiatives include the ''Field of Women'' events held in 2005 ([[MCG]]),<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Breast-cancer-survivor-to-kick-a-major-goal/2005/04/29/1114635748434.html Breast cancer survivor to kick a major goal]. ''The Age''. 2005-04-30.</ref> 2007 (SCG), 2010 (MCG),<ref>[http://marngrookfootyshow.com.au/node/140 Bulldogs and Demons join forces to raise awareness about breast cancer] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101114051455/http://marngrookfootyshow.com.au/node/140 |date=14 November 2010 }}. ''Marngrook Footy Show''. 2010-02-03.</ref> 2014 (MCG) and 2018 (MCG). At the 2018 event, the most recent, 15,000 people in pink ponchos formed the Pink Lady silhouette, bringing the national breast cancer statistics to life in a sparkling display of strength and support on BCNA's 20th anniversary.


The ''Field of Women'' events have now been adapted to be held in communities across Australia every year. These events are called ''Mini-Fields of Women''. They centre around a visual display of 100 Pink Lady silhouettes planted in the ground or on display, and often include a simple ceremony. Personal messages are displayed on the silhouettes by family and friends.
== Links ==
[http://www.bcna.org.au Breast Cancer Network Australia]


In September 2010, AFL champion [[Shane Crawford]] embarked on a marathon walk from Adelaide to Melbourne, ''That's What I'm Walkin' About''. Crawford's efforts raised $500,000 for BCNA and he continues to support the organisation. In 2013, Shane Crawford then raised more than $1.32 million for BCNA after riding {{convert|3600|km}} from Melbourne to Perth in 22&nbsp;days on his marathon ''Tour de Crawf'' from 20 June to 11 July.
[http://www.fieldofwomen.org.au Field of Women]


Key annual BCNA fundraising and awareness campaigns include Pink Sports Day and the [[Bakers Delight]] Pink Bun campaign. The Pink Bun campaign is an annual three week fundraising campaign which sees every Bakers Delight bakery around Australia donate 100% of the sale of their Pink Finger Buns and Paper Pink Lady cut outs to BCNA. In 2018, BCNA and Bakers Delight are celebrating 17 years of working together to support Australians affected by breast cancer. Over the past 17 years Bakers Delight has donated a total of $18 million worth of funds and pro-bono services to BCNA.<ref>[https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/making-the-charity-dollar-and-a-helping-hand-work/news-story Making the charity dollar and a helping hand work]. ''Herald Sun''. 2015-02-11.</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.medianet.com.au/releases/160610/|title=Buy a Pink Bun at your local Bakers Delight to raise money for Breast Cancer Network Australia|work=AAP Medianet|access-date=2018-11-07|language=en-US}}</ref>
[http://www.nbcf.org.au National Breast Cancer Foundation]


== Patron and board ==
[http://www.nbocc.org.au National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre]
''Patron''
*Her Excellency Ms [[Quentin Bryce]] AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

''Board''
*[[Kathryn Fagg]], AO (chair)
*Prof. Jacinta Elston (deputy chair)
*Megan James (deputy chair)
*Lisa Montgomery, AIFS (deputy chair)
*[[Raelene Boyle]], AM MBE
*Prof. Fran Boyle, AM
*Prof. Bruce Mann
*Clare Power

''CEO''
*Kirsten Pilatti

''Founder''
*[[Lyn Swinburne]], AO (founder and former CEO)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*[https://www.bcna.org.au/ Official website - Breast Cancer Network Australia]
*[https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/impacted-cancer/cancer-support-organisations/ Australian Government Cancer support organisations]

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[[Category:Breast cancer organizations]]
[[Category:Cancer organisations based in Australia]]
[[Category:Organisations based in Melbourne]]
[[Category:Health charities in Australia]]
[[Category:Medical and health organisations based in Victoria (state)]]

Latest revision as of 15:57, 24 November 2024

Breast Cancer Network Australia
AbbreviationBCNA
Established1998
FounderLyn Swinburne
Legal statuscharity
PurposeSupport for Australians affected by breast cancer
Location
  • Melbourne, Australia
CEO
Kirsten Pilatti
Websitewww.bcna.org.au

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is a not-for-profit organisation that supports Australians affected by breast cancer.[1] BCNA aims to ensure that Australians affected by breast cancer receive support, information, treatment and care appropriate to their needs.

BCNA is the peak national organisation for Australians affected by breast cancer, and consists of a network of more than 120,000 individual members and 300 Member Groups.[2]

History

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In 1998, Lyn Swinburne envisaged an organisation that would positively influence the way breast cancer was discussed in the community. Her goal was for people to talk openly about the disease and acknowledge its personal impact.[3]

Following a public meeting in every state and territory, over 300 women came together to discuss issues affecting women with breast cancer. An action plan was developed and the official launch of BCNA took place following this conference, at the inaugural Field of Women, a visual display of breast cancer statistics on the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra.[4]

BCNA's vision is a better journey for all Australians affected by breast cancer.

BCNA's mission is to ensure that Australians affected by breast cancer receive the very best support, information, treatment and care appropriate to their individual needs.[5]

  • support: support and empower all Australians with a breast cancer diagnosis through services, resources and programs
  • inform: develop and provide high quality information in a range of formats including information that can empower participation in decisions about treatment and care
  • represent: advocate on behalf of Australians affected by or at risk of breast cancer and work to set the best possible treatment and care standards
  • connect: strive to help Australians affected by breast cancer to feel less alone throughout their treatment and beyond. Connect people through their shared breast cancer experience to build support for individuals, groups and communities

Lyn retired as CEO of BCNA in November 2011.[6] Maxine Morand served as CEO from November 2011 until December 2014.[7][8] Christine Nolan retired after three years as CEO in February 2018.[9] Kirsten Pilatti is currently CEO.[10]

BCNA is one of a number of major breast cancer organisations in Australia. BCNA works cooperatively with the other national organisations including Cancer Australia,[11] National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF),[12] McGrath Foundation [13] and BreastScreen Australia.[14]

Events and campaigns

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Key BCNA fundraising initiatives include the Field of Women events held in 2005 (MCG),[15] 2007 (SCG), 2010 (MCG),[16] 2014 (MCG) and 2018 (MCG). At the 2018 event, the most recent, 15,000 people in pink ponchos formed the Pink Lady silhouette, bringing the national breast cancer statistics to life in a sparkling display of strength and support on BCNA's 20th anniversary.

The Field of Women events have now been adapted to be held in communities across Australia every year. These events are called Mini-Fields of Women. They centre around a visual display of 100 Pink Lady silhouettes planted in the ground or on display, and often include a simple ceremony. Personal messages are displayed on the silhouettes by family and friends.

In September 2010, AFL champion Shane Crawford embarked on a marathon walk from Adelaide to Melbourne, That's What I'm Walkin' About. Crawford's efforts raised $500,000 for BCNA and he continues to support the organisation. In 2013, Shane Crawford then raised more than $1.32 million for BCNA after riding 3,600 kilometres (2,200 mi) from Melbourne to Perth in 22 days on his marathon Tour de Crawf from 20 June to 11 July.

Key annual BCNA fundraising and awareness campaigns include Pink Sports Day and the Bakers Delight Pink Bun campaign. The Pink Bun campaign is an annual three week fundraising campaign which sees every Bakers Delight bakery around Australia donate 100% of the sale of their Pink Finger Buns and Paper Pink Lady cut outs to BCNA. In 2018, BCNA and Bakers Delight are celebrating 17 years of working together to support Australians affected by breast cancer. Over the past 17 years Bakers Delight has donated a total of $18 million worth of funds and pro-bono services to BCNA.[17][18]

Patron and board

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Patron

  • Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

Board

  • Kathryn Fagg, AO (chair)
  • Prof. Jacinta Elston (deputy chair)
  • Megan James (deputy chair)
  • Lisa Montgomery, AIFS (deputy chair)
  • Raelene Boyle, AM MBE
  • Prof. Fran Boyle, AM
  • Prof. Bruce Mann
  • Clare Power

CEO

  • Kirsten Pilatti

Founder

References

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  1. ^ Guide to Giving Archived 12 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Pro Bono Australia. (2010).
  2. ^ "Who We Are". Breast Cancer Network Australia. 2016.
  3. ^ Changemakers – Lyn Swinburne. Pro Bono Australia News. 2011-11-28.
  4. ^ History of the field Archived 17 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Field of Women Live. (2010).
  5. ^ "Vision, mission and values | Breast Cancer Network Australia". www.bcna.org.au. Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
  6. ^ Breast Cancer Leader Farewelled. Pro Bono Australia News. 2011-10-25.
  7. ^ New appointments and departures Archived 7 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Third Sector News. 2011-09-27.
  8. ^ A job close to former minister Maxine Morand’s heart. Herald Sun. 2012-04-28.
  9. ^ "BCNA CEO Christine Nolan announces retirement". www.bcna.org.au. Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  10. ^ "CEO, Kirsten Pilatti". www.bcna.org.au. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  11. ^ Who’s who in breast cancer Archived 21 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Cancer Australia. (2011).
  12. ^ Useful Links. National Breast Cancer Foundation. (2012).
  13. ^ Resources Archived 15 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine. McGrath Foundation. (2012).
  14. ^ About the Program Archived 22 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine. BreastScreen Australia. (2012).
  15. ^ Breast cancer survivor to kick a major goal. The Age. 2005-04-30.
  16. ^ Bulldogs and Demons join forces to raise awareness about breast cancer Archived 14 November 2010 at the Wayback Machine. Marngrook Footy Show. 2010-02-03.
  17. ^ Making the charity dollar and a helping hand work. Herald Sun. 2015-02-11.
  18. ^ "Buy a Pink Bun at your local Bakers Delight to raise money for Breast Cancer Network Australia". AAP Medianet. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
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