Join Us & Become a Buddy!
Become a Buddy: Support Our Volunteer-Based Charity
We wholeheartedly extend a welcome to everyone, regardless of whether they've had a breast cancer diagnosis – because together we can make a difference to someone who is affected by breast cancer.
Benefits of Becoming or Continuing to Be a Buddy:
Complimentary Tickets: Opportunities for free tickets to events.
Exclusive Discounts: Special discounts on activities and events.
Community Invitations: Invitations to our community activities and events.
Annual Report: Receive a copy of our Annual Report and the chance to contribute to new initiatives, shape the future of our charity, or vote at our Annual General Meeting in November.
Thank you for joining us in our mission to support those impacted by breast cancer.
Members and volunteers actively involved in the charity will enjoy member benefits.
How your Buddy Membership helps:
Becoming a Buddy will support individuals who are undergoing often expensive and fatiguing treatment for breast cancer – a path that many of you have experienced.
With your help, we can continue to:
Free Support Services: Provide no-cost personalised support to patients facing breast cancer and their loved ones in Canberra and surrounding New South Wales region.
Support Groups: Facilitate support groups across the region.
Breast Awareness: Promote awareness and the importance of breast self-checks.
Buddy Gifts: Provide helpful patient aids (Buddy Gifts) to breast cancer patients.
A 1-year buddy membership of $15 will cover the cost of a Buddy Bag gifted at no cost to breast cancer patients post-surgery.
A 3-year buddy membership will enable us to facilitate one support group catch-up in the region.
Advocacy: Advocate for improved health services for breast cancer patients within our community.
Service Information: Provide information on the services available in the region.
Join us today and make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer. Together, we can provide crucial support and spread awareness.
Buddy Up to Support You
Become a Buddy When You Need It Most
Join our community and gain hands-on access to our services:
Personalised Support: After diagnosis, we'll match you with a "partner buddy" who understands your journey and can provide the support you need.
Continuous Care: We’re here even when others may think your treatment is over, offering ongoing support through catch-up groups, connections with others, and networking events.
Information Access: Reach out anytime to learn about the support services available in our region.
Community Connection: Connect with others in our Bosom Buddies community for shared experiences and support.
Buddy Up to Support Others
Be a Source of Strength and Care
Whether you've been a carer for a loved one, know someone diagnosed with breast cancer, or simply want to support a great local charity, becoming a Buddy is open to everyone:
Open to All: People from all walks of life are welcome to contribute and help those in need.
Supportive Role: Assist individuals undergoing expensive and fatiguing breast cancer treatments.
Enable Our Mission: Your support helps us continue to:
Provide free, on-the-ground peer support.
Facilitate support groups across the region.
Conduct breast awareness information sessions.
Show care by gifting Buddy Bags and Oncology Packs to breast cancer patients.
Offer information about available services in the region.
Buddy Membership Pricing
We offer free membership for first-time members, followed by a small fee in subsequent years to support our programs.
For renewals please submit your membership through the Shout for Good website or via bank transfer.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support.
New member?
Complete your registration here.
New Members Join Here
Renewing your Membership?
Click the buttons to be taken to Shout for Good or to make a bank transfer.
Renew your Membership Here
You are renewing your membership through the Shout for Good website. This is a secure platform and is our preferred method of receiving payments with 100% of all transactions made by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and Google Pay passed directly back to Bosom Buddies.
Existing members, families and friends:
1 year - $15 (inc.GST)
3 years - $25 (inc.GST)
5 years - $45 (inc.GST)
Enduring membership - $100 (inc.GST)
Click on the button to complete your membership renewal on our Shout for Good page which is a secure ANZ Bank platform.
Renew via Bank Transfer
Become a Buddy Member via Bank Transfer
Rest assured, the Shout for Good platform is secure. However, we understand that some members may prefer to renew their membership via bank transfer. We’ll send you a confirmation email.
If you choose this option, please email us your name, address, contact number, and the number of years you wish to renew.
You can reach us at admin@bosombuddies.org.au.
Our bank details:
Bosom Buddies ACT Inc
BSB: 325 185
Account no: 03312855
Ref: Yoursurname
“I just wanted to say thank you – I know our patients that have used your service have been very grateful for this. The mental impact of having to manage oedema alongside their cancer regime, not to mention the financial side when many can’t work during that period, is quite a big thing for our patients. Amy, physio”
“I was devastated when I received the news that I had breast cancer. I was given a bag and held it close to my heart and knew that I’m not alone and that someone cares.”
“I can’t thank you enough for your valuable time, positive encouragement, generosity and genuine kindness. What you did was super helpful for me to navigate common challenges and to keep me staying positive.”
“I am very grateful and want to thank all involved in helping to organise the compression glove.
The glove has made my arm and hand feel lighter, less tight and less heavy. this has helped me to pick up things more easily and helps with dressing.”