What we do

Be Breast Aware

We want to spread the message about the importance of supporting yourself through regular breast checks. It’s all about getting to know what your breasts normally look and feel like.

We conduct breast awareness information sessions so that you are empowered to support yourself through Tender Loving Care and to know how to actively T.L.C. on a regular basis: 

  • Touch : know what your breasts feel like normally
  • Look : know what your breasts look like normally
  • Check : have the confidence to check with a medical professional when you detect anything that isn’t normal

We’ll explain why it’s so important to advocate for yourself and show you how to early detect and do self breast checks.

Learn important facts about breast cancer and what a lump can feel like using our demonstration breast display.

We conduct our information sessions to everyone in the community - students, local businesses, corporate and government organisations, retirement villages, social and sporting groups etc. 

We ask for a contribution to help cover the costs of your information session.

Book an Information Session Here

Please include preferred dates, am/pm and whether it's a face-to-face or a virtual presentation that you're requesting.  

Empower Yourself to be Breast Aware.

Self Examination: It’s as Simple as T.L.C.

Be proactive to support yourself by checking regularly - every single month around the same time. And remember T.L.C.

Tips for Examining Your Breasts

TIMING MATTERS

The best time to perform a self breast exam is the week after your period ends. Your breasts are not as tender or swollen at this time in your monthly cycle. If you have gone through menopause, perform your exam on the same day every month.

LOOK THEN TOUCH

It is important to visually inspect your breasts prior to a self breast exam. Look for any changes in breast shape, discharge, breast swelling, dimpling/texture in your skin or changes in the position of your nipples. Perform this exam once with your…

GET COMFORTABLE

The best place to perform a self breast exam is wherever you feel the most comfortable. Most women choose to perform their exam while laying on a sofa, in bed or while they are in the shower (as it's easier to move your fingers over wet skin).

DON'T FORGET THE PITS

Breast tissue actually extends into your armpits, as well as above your breasts and to the top of your abdomen. It is also important to check for enlarged lymph nodes above your collarbone. Examine these locations each time you perform a self breast…

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