State based support

Find support services in your state.

This page has been designed to bring together state based resources including support groups for those impacted by breast cancer. Organised alphabetically by state/territory. Make sure you scroll across the tiles to see all options in each state.

See Australia wide support services here.

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ACT- Australian Capital Territory

Bosom Buddies is an independent charity & is the only organisation in the Canberra region dedicated solely to providing personalised on the ground support services to help those affected by breast cancer.

Bosom Buddies

Cancer Council ACT is a non government not-for-profit community organisation that aims to a healthier community by reducing the incidence and impact of cancer in the ACT region.

Cancer Council ACT

Dragons Abreast Canberra was the second Dragons Abreast Australia group to form & have been paddling since 1999. For fitness, fun & camaraderie in Canberra, connect with the GoAnnas

Dragons Abreast Canberra

Rise Above- Capital Region Cancer Relief is a not-for-profit organisation established to provide financial assistance & support to cancer patients & families residing with them within the ACT, Queanbeyan & surrounds.

Rise Above

NSW- New South Wales

Can Assist is a grass roots, not-for-profit organisation operating in 55+ towns across country NSW. Their aim is for every country community, family & individual to have equitable access to cancer care & support services.

Can Assist

Cancer Council NSW provides support to those in NSW impacted by cancer.

Cancer Council NSW

Dragons Abreast Australia has several dragon boating groups in NSW including: Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Coffs Harbour, Illawarra, Newcastle, Orange, Penrith, Rainbow Region, Sydney & Wollumbin.

Dragons Abreast

The Sutherland Shire Breast Cancer Support Group meets twice a month. They are also very proactive in sharing helpful information on their Facebook page.

Sutherland Shire Cancer Support Group

Providing assistance to residents on the Tomaree Peninsula who are breast cancer patience. Assistance includes transport to medical appointments, wigs, house cleaning & more.

Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group

NT- Northern Territory

Bosom Buddies NT is a breast cancer support group based in Alice Springs. They are all about companionship, camaraderie & comfort for breast cancer survivors & their family.

Bosom Buddies NT

Cancer Council NT provides support to those in the Northern Territory impacted by cancer.

Cancer Council NT

QLD- Queensland

The Advanced Breast Cancer Group are a Queensland-wide service specifically developed to support women with secondary breast cancer, their partners & families.

Advanced Breast Cancer Group

Be Uplifted Breast Cancer Charity seeks to improve the lives of Brisbane women & their families experiencing difficulty or disadvantage as a consequence of breast cancer.

Be Uplifted

The Wesley Hospital Choices Support Centre offers expert advice, support & care for all those affected by cancer.

Choices

Cancer Council QLD provides support to those in Queensland impacted by cancer.

Cancer Council QLD

Dragons Abreast Australia has several dragon boating groups in Queensland including: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Mackay, Pumicestone, Sunshine Coast & Townsville.

Dragons Abreast QLD

SA- South Australia

Cancer Council SA provides support to those in South Australia impacted by cancer.

Cancer Council SA

Dragons Abreast Adelaide has been paddling since 2003. Made up of breast cancer survivors & supporters they are all about team spirit, fitness, health & fun.

Dragons Abreast Adelaide

Fleurieu Cancer Support Foundation is a registered charity providing services & support for members of the Victor Harbour community impacted by cancer. This includes transport for cancer treatment, wigs for loan, support groups & more.

Fleurieu Cancer Support Foundation

The Mount Gambier Breast Cancer Awareness Group aims to support people going through breast cancer by providing financial assistance.

Mt Gambier Breast Cancer Awareness Group

The SYP (Southern Yorke Peninsula) Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first Wednesday of even months, 1:30pm at Minlaton Community Health. Contact Ashlynne on 0427 538 040 for more information.

SYP Breast Cancer Support Group

TAS- Tasmania

Cancer Council Tasmania provides support to those in Tasmania impacted by cancer.

Cancer Council TAS

Dragons Abreast has two dragon boating groups in Tasmania; Devonport Nipples on Ripples & Hobart.

Dragons Abreast Tasmania

You are not on your own. Gain strength from others living life with & after breast cancer. Affiliated with BCNA we offer support, information & friendship.

Launceston Breast Cancer Support Group

VIC- Victoria

Counterpart is all about supporting women with cancer in Victoria through connection, support & information, helping them to live well.

Counterpart

Dragons Abreast Australia has several dragon boating groups in Victoria including: Ballarat, Bendigo, East Gippsland, Geelong, Melbourne & Patterson Lakes.

Dragons Abreast Victoria

Thursday Girls provides a safe supportive space for members dealing with the challenges of living with metastatic breast cancer. They have support groups for those based in Melbourne & Regional Victoria.

Thursday Girls

WeCan is an Australian supportive care website which helps people in Victoria affected by cancer find the information, resources & support services they may need following a diagnosis of cancer.

We Can

WA- Western Australia

Breast Cancer Care WA provide specialist breast care nursing, counselling & financial support to those in Western Australia affected by breast cancer as well as their partners & families.

Breast Cancer Care WA

The Breast Cancer Research Centre – WA is a not-for-profit organization built on three pillars: Research, Clinical Care, and Support for breast cancer patients.

Breast Cancer Research Centre WA

Cancer Council WA provides support to those in Western Australia impacted by cancer.

Cancer Council WA

Dragons Abreast has two dragon boating groups in Western Australia; Bunbury & Perth.

Dragons Abreast WA

Online

The Compass Community is a global online breast cancer education & support network. Hosted by Jen McKenzie, a passionate & experienced Lymphoedema Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist specializing in treating women with Breast Cancer.

Compass Community Facebook Group