Newsletter
February 2026
Last Meeting
Our first meeting back for the year was well attended, a big thank you to the ladies who came along to
make our Working Bee so successful. Lots of stuffing, wrapping and chatting. The saying “many hands
make light work” is very true.
Below are just a couple of the “Thank you” messages our group has received via email & card lately from
people that have been given one of our Care packages.
“To The wonderful team @Great Lakes Breast Cancer Support Group
This was the most wonderful gift to find on my doorstep (Chemo Care Pack)
I am greatly thankful and appreciative and will use the products.
Again, thank you Thank you Thank you Suzann”
“Hi Breast Friends
I commenced my journey and treatment for Oesophageal cancer in December last year.
I was provided the welcome kit by Linda on my induction, and greatly appreciated many of the products and
advice provided. Not knowing and not knowing who to ask was daunting, and the welcome pack gave lots of
hacks for managing the experience of Chemotherapy.
Sorry it’s taken me so long to pass on my thanks, but thanks for including me and making the journey less
lonely. The little things matter.
Best wishes and keep up the great work in supporting people with cancer in the region
Regards Ben”
Judy and Lorraine attended the Forster Tuncurry Ladies Golf in December once again the wonderful Lady
Golfers have held their annual fundraiser, with the proceeds from the day being donated to “Breast
Friends”. Thank you ladies, your ongoing support of our group is very much appreciated.
Tuncurry Boomerang Bags have also generously again donated their bags for our Chemotherapy Care
packs. A big Thank you, these bags are beautifully made and the colours are lovely.
With the support of donations from our local community “Breast Friends” has been able to purchased a
Pneumatic Pump for Lymphoedema, the pump will be accessible for use through Forster Private Oncology
Department.
Morning Tea MONDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2026 10am
Come and join us for our social Chat, Cuppa & Cake. This month we will revisit “TARTT” 12
Wharf Street Forster commencing at 10am
Next Meeting Wednesday 4th MARCH 2026 4pm Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club
Our March meeting we will have Julie Smith Outreach Liaison Officer for Carers Gateway NSW, we look
forward to meeting Julie and hearing what her role entails.
“BREAST FRIENDS” MEETING CALENDAR DATES 2026
March – Wednesday 4th – Julie Smith Outreach Liaison Officer Carers NSW
April – Wednesday 1st – General meeting
May – Wednesday 6th – Syapiq Long Oncologist
June – Wednesday 3rd – General meeting
July – Wednesday 1st – Working/ Sewing Bee / AGM
August – Wednesday 5th – Jacinta Bryan McGrath Nurse
September – 2nd – Bruce Hopper Senior Genetic Counsellor Forster Genetics
October – Wednesday 7th – “Breast Friends” BCNA Mini Field of Women
November – Wednesday 4th – General meeting
December – Wednesday 2nd – “Breast Friends” Christmas Dinner
All women who have experienced breast cancer are welcome to attend our meetings (first Wednesday every month at 4.00pm Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club). For further information please contact: Members Lorraine Milward 0410588736 Diane Thompson 0437137577, Judy Smith 65546498 (Welfare Officer) or Jacinta Bryan McGrath Cancer Care Nurse 65151918 or 0438 229 231 ,BCNA www.bcna.org.au, McGrath Foundation www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au