Breast Cancer Support Groups
There’s immense value in connecting with others who get it.
Our breast cancer support groups are run and organised by volunteers with lived experience of breast cancer. Connecting with other people who have had similar experiences to you is a great way to share how you’re feeling and be part of a community who gets it.
Everyone’s experience of breast cancer is different. It is important to remember that any opinions expressed at support groups on things like symptoms or treatment are particular to that person. If you have questions about your cancer diagnosis you should always consult a medical professional – whether that is your GP or your oncologist. Members of the support group cannot provide clinical advice.
Support Groups
There are seven established groups across the ACT and the surrounding NSW region (Yass, Goulburn, Braidwood and Queanbeyan).
We are pleased to announce that our friends at So Brave (Australia’s Only Young Women’s Breast Cancer Charity) have joined with Bosom Buddies to support and promote a new group in Canberra.
There’s no need to RSVP - just rock up to say a quick “hello” or stay for a chat.
Studies show that support groups can enhance participants’ self-esteem, improve their relationships, and reduce depression and anxiety. (Cancer Council NSW)
Support Groups in Canberra
Woden : Canberra Southern Cross Club
Held monthly on a Monday
Time: 10.00am to noon
15th January
5th February
4th March
8th April
6th May
3rd June
1st July
5th August
2nd September
14th October (7th is Labour Day)
4th November
2nd December
Nicholls : Gold Creek Cafe
Held monthly on a Thursday
Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
25th January
22nd February
21st March
18th April
30th May
27th June
25th July
29th August
26th September
31st October
28th November
12th December
Support Groups in Regional New South Wales
Queanbeyan : Leagues Club
Held monthly on a Tuesday
Time: 10.00am to noon
30th January
27th February
26th March
30th April
28th May
25th June
30th July
27th August
24th September
29th October
26th November
17th December
Braidwood : Servicemen’s Club
Held on a Thursday
Time: 10.00am to noon
18th January
15th February
21st March
18th April
16th May
20th June
18th July
15th August
19th September
17th October
21st November
19th December
Goulburn : The Tattersall
Held on a Wednesday
Time: 10.00am to noon
17th January
28th February
10th April
22nd May
3rd July
14th August
25th September
6th November
18th December
Yass : Tootsies
Held on a Friday
Time: 10.00am to noon
19th January
15th March
17th May (at Yass Cafe)
19th July
20th September
22nd November
New Support Group in Canberra
Bosom Buddies and SoBrave Have Come Together to Support Young People in the Canberra Region
Check out “Finding my own Tribe”:
Day and Date
Sunday, 4th February
Wednesday, 6th March
Sunday,7th April
Wednesday,1st May
Sunday,2nd June
Wednesday,3rd July
Sunday,4th August
Wednesday,4th September
Sunday,6th October
Wednesday,6th November
Sunday,1st December
Time
9.00am - 10.30am
6.30pm - 8.00pm
9.00am - 10.30am
6.30pm - 8.00pm
9.00am - 10.30am
6.30pm - 8.00pm
9.00am - 10.30am
6.30pm - 8.00pm
9.00am - 10.30am
6.30pm - 8.00pm
9.00am - 10.30am
Location
Dickson : Highroad Cafe
O’Connor : The Loft @ The Duxton
Deakin : Deakin & Me
O’Connor : The Loft @ The Duxton
Dickson : Highroad Cafe
The Loft @ The Duxton, O’Connor
Deakin : Deakin & Me
O’Connor : The Loft @ The Duxton
Dickson : Highroad Cafe
O’Connor : The Loft @ The Duxton
Deakin : Deakin & Me