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 Welcome to the National Breast Cancer Foundation
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is the leading community-funded organisation in Australia raising money for research into the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer. The NBCF recently achieved a new milestone having now funded $50 million across 200 research programs since 1994.
BREAST CANCER MONTH (OCTOBER)
Breast Cancer Month 2008 was launched with NBCF Patron, Sarah Murdoch addressing The National Press Club in Canberra. Click here to read Sarah’s full address about the current state of breast cancer and her vision for the future.
The NBCF hosted 13 gala events around the country as part of the Global Illumination campaign. Nearly 60 icons and buildings were illuminated pink, including 18 Australian universities; highlighting the NBCF’s focus on research. Click here for more.
FUNDRAISING
NBCF corporate partners continued their support by producing more than 60 pink products across a huge range of categories.
Over 32 major retail distributors sold pink ribbon merchandise through more than 7,000 retail outlets nationally. Our Pink Ribbon Ambassadors were also very busy selling over $500,000 worth of pink ribbon merchandise.
The official NBCF Pink Ribbon online shop sold a great range of product from pink ribbon balloons and feather boas to T shirts and pyjamas. Click here to visit the Pink Ribbon Shop.
More than 6,500 people registered to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast and there were more than 350 big and small community fundraisers held to raise money for breast cancer research.
RESEARCH
On Pink Ribbon Day (October 27), the NBCF awarded two of the largest ever Career Fellowships for breast cancer in Australia. Click here to read more about the Fellowships and how they will help Australian families affected by breast cancer.
THANK YOU
The funds we have received from our community support are already being allocated to new research programs. Such success cannot be achieved without the overwhelming support of the community and business partners and we thank all who have contributed both time and money to help us reach our October fundraising target of $5 million.
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Donate Now!
The NBCF commenced funding Kathleen Cuningham Research Grants in 1996, Postgraduate Research scholarships in 2001 and Career Development Awards in 2004.
Since inception the National Breast Cancer Foundation has allocated more than $48 million to 198 research projects, individual awards and research resources.
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RESEARCH NEWS
Call for applications – now open
National Collaborative Breast Cancer Research Grant Program is designed to foster wide collaboration between groups of investigators and pooling of knowledge, expertise and resources to enable larger scale or accelerated research programs into the prevention, causes, treatment or management of breast cancer. Funding available is $1 million dollars per annum, for up to 5 years, with the possibility of one renewal contingent on program success and availability of funds
Call for applications are now open. Closing date is 17th April 2009.
Please click here for more information and the application form, guidelines and data form.
Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme, in partnership with Cancer Australia, is a project grant funding program to support research that reduces the impact of cancer on the community and improves outcomes for people affected by cancer.
Call for applications are now open. Closing date is 17th March 2009.
Please visit the Cancer Australia website www.canceraustralia.gov.au for the application form and guidelines.
Please click here for this year's recipients of the Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme
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100,000 women needed - NBCF BreastScreen Australia Cohort Study
NBCF has received an overwhelming number of enquires regarding the NBCF BreastScreen Australia Cohort Study announced by Sarah Murdoch on the 24th September. Your response to the call to action has been fabulous and we thank you. Your interest has reinforced how successful this study can be.
The study is in it infancy. The research team and its collaborators such as BreastScreen are working hard to develop the necessary documents and protocols to ensure that the study runs within ethics approval and is research sound. It is therefore anticipated that recruitment will take place in the first quarter of 2009 in Victoria.
Recruitment in other states will follow in Phase 2.
Please click here for frequently asked questions and answers (190KB)
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Conference News:
 The 15th UICC Reach to Recovery International Breast Cancer Support Conference - May 13th to 15th, 2009 is coming to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The NBCF is one of the major supporters of this international conference which will connect women affected by breast cancer from around the world to focus on survivorship, capacity building, and peer support. The Conference will be the first-ever world-wide forum for breast cancer support organisations, health professionals and the general public to meet and address common goals.
The program will include case studies, presentations, international speakers, and workshops as well as indoor and outdoor activities that offer new challenges and exciting opportunities for personal growth.
The early-bird registration fee of $375 closes on 12th February 2009. For more information visit www.reachtorecovery2009.org.
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STOP PRESS - GOVERNMENT TO MATCH $2.5 MILLION COMMITMENT TO BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
Click here for details (60KB)
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BREAST CANCER TISSUE BANK – open for business
The Breast Cancer Tissue Bank is open for applications for tissue and other material.
The Breast Cancer Tissue Bank is a non-profit making resource dedicated to providing material and associated data to Australian researchers. Funding is provided by NHMRC, The National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Cancer Institute of NSW.
For enquiries please contact:
Please click here (118KB PDF) for more information.
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Everyday Breast Cancer Heroes Make A Difference - Recognise Them Today
The second annual AstraZeneca Breast Cancer Care Award is open for entries to celebrate healthcare professionals who have shown remarkable compassion and care for their patients with breast cancer. Due to the outstanding response the deadline for submission of nominations has been extended to the 31st December 2008, so please ignore the date mentioned on the nomination form.
Click here to download a nomination form(583 KB PDF)
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