The Breast Cancer Interest Group NSW
The Breast Cancer Interest Group NSW was founded in 1995 in order to promote the role of the Breast Cancer Nurse and to facilitate networking amongst health professionals with an interest in breast cancer care. Their mission is to promote excellence in breast cancer care in New South Wales and increase collaboration and networking with other health professionals at events such as this Conference.
Membership is open to all nurses and other health professionals with an interest in breast cancer care.
The BCIG will meet every second month on the first Tuesday of the month between 4.30pm and 6.30pm at a rostered city venue with teleconferencing facilities to be made available. These meetings will be chaired by the Executive Committee Chairperson.
Membership benefits include:
- Regular education and seminars
- 4 newsletters per year
- Networking opportunities
- Information on specific training courses and conferences
- Bi-annual grants for professional development in the field of breast cancer care and research.
For more information about the BCIG please contact Kathryn Watts at kwatts@matersydney.com.au. To apply for 2010 membership for just $40, click here.