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FREE SUPPORT SERVICES & PROGRAMS FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS & THEIR FAMILIES

At last, women who have had surgery as a result of breast cancer, can now have the cost of their prostheses fully refunded by the Medicare External Breast Prostheses Reimbursement Program effective 1st July 2008.

This now means all women who are permanent residents of Australia, have a current Medicare entitlement and had full or partial mastectomies, can be reassured knowing that every two years, up to $400 can be paid for each prosthesis.

Where a woman has had bilateral mastectomies, (even if one was elective)and depending on the cost of the prosthesis, they are able to purchase two prostheses.

This new Australian Government initiative, is a huge step forward in maintaining a womans ' confidence after breast surgery. We, at BreastCare wa, are also committed to supporting women by offering a FREE community home and hospital fitting service to all clients within the metropolitan area, or for those clients wishing to come to us, we have a private suite in Burswood. Country clients can have confidence when ordering by phone, email or via our website, as we have a successful mail order service.

Our FREE service is one of many that are available to women in the community who have had Breast Cancer and we work closely with many agencies and services to ensure women are kept up to date on what is available to them.

BreastCare WA proudly supports Breast Cancer Care WA, and is a registered provider to the Medicare External Breast Prostheses Reimbursement Program, ALL major Health Funds and Veteran's Affairs.

FREE CANCER SERVICES IN WA

Breast Cancer Care WA click here for more information	Specialist Breast Care Nurse & Counselor Social Worker support & both financial & practical assistance, and will assess all requests for assistance
	Complimentary Pamper Days
	Indigenious support and education
	Counselling
	Support Groups - metro & country - one specifically for young women and another specifically for women with advanced Breast Cancer
	Boutique Lending Library
	Re-Fresh Program - relaxing, up-lifting and revitalising activities.
Solaris Care click here for more information	Massage & Relaxation Therapies and many more complimentary therapies
Breast Cancer Network Australia click here for more information	Free My Journey Kit
	Free Hope & Hurdles Pack
	Free My Care Kit
YWCA Encore Program click here for more information	Encore Gentle Exercise Program
Look Good Feel Better click here for more information	The Look Good - Feel Better Program
Centrelink click here for more information	Special Child Care Benefit - a Federal Government Program that pays for child care for up to 13 weeks in a registered Child Care Facility in exceptional circumstances. Treatment for Breast Cancer is included in the eligibility criteria.
Canteen click here for more information	CanTeen - support for young people (12 to 24) living with cancer. This includes those who have siblings or parents who have been diagnosed as well as if they have been diagnosed themselves.
Australian Government click here for more information	Medicare External Breast Prostheses Reimbursement Program.