•  Develop knowledge and share skills in consumer driven supportive care  for women with breast cancer and their families;

•  Discuss and share effective models for peer support and consumer advocacy;

•  Improve intra and cross regional consumer networks, collaboration and partnerships; and

•  Build international efforts to reduce the impact of breast cancer on women, their families and the community.

The 2009 Conference will focus on three key areas: Survivorship, Capacity Building and Peer Support.  It will feature speakers from around the world, with special sessions focusing on issues faced by young women, women with advanced breast cancer, cross-cultural communication, advocacy, solutions for low resource countries and communities, and benefit finding.

Our Conference logo – the Southern Cross

Our Conference logo features a great Australian icon – the Southern Cross constellation of stars.  The Southern Cross is best seen only in the night skies of the Southern Hemisphere and has long played a significant role in Australia ’s history – from Aboriginal legend to a symbol of freedom and Australian identity.