Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Join BreastScreen WA as it turns Perth pink!

October is the busiest month of the year for BreastScreen WA as it takes part in Australia’s Breast Cancer Awareness month.

A range of events have been planned to increase the awareness of breast cancer, including:

the annual BreastScreen WA Pink Ribbon Breakfast on Monday 24 October
the 10th anniversary of Picnic in the Park on Tuesday 25 October to raise awareness about breast cancer and breast screening among Aboriginal women
and more – see our Events page for more opportunities to engage with BreastScreen WA.

BreastScreen WA provides free screening mammograms every two years to women aged over 40 years with no breast symptoms.

Women aged 50 to 74 years are specifically targeted as screening has been shown to be most effective in this age group.

Up to 90 per cent of breast cancers can be detected via screening mammograms, significantly increasing a woman’s chance of surviving breast cancer and reducing the intensity and duration of any treatment required.

Here is your chance to engage with BreastScreen WA staff, ask questions and book your screening mammogram.

Fremantle Women’s Health and Wellbeing Day

Monday 17 October 2016, 9:30am-12:30pm

Hilton Community Centre (PCYC Building), 34 Paget St, Hilton

More details here

RSVP to Fremantle Women’s Health Centre on 9431 0500.

Engaging the Ageing – Nedlands Community Care

Wednesday 19 October 2016, 10am-1pm

The Adam Armstrong Pavilion, David Cruickshank Reserve, off Beatrice Road,Dalkeith

For more info phone 9386 6170 or email EXPO@nedlands.wa.gov.au

BreastScreen WA Information Display in Murray Street Mall

Friday 21 October 2016, 9am-4pm

Outside Myer entrance on Murray Street Mall.

Come and chat to BreastScreen WA staff about screening mammograms and breast health, book your mammogram while you’re there!

City of Wanneroo Living & Leisure Expo (featuring dog’s breakfast)

Sunday 23 October, 9am-1pm

Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex, 130 Kingsway, Madeley

More details here

BreastScreen WA Pink Ribbon Breakfast

Monday 24 October 2016, 7-9am

Fraser’s Function Centre, Fraser Avenue, Kings Park

Keynote speaker: Patricia (Paddi) Creevey OAM

Paddi was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2012 for her dedication and tireless commitment to local government and the Mandurah community.
Paddi is also an inaugural inductee to the WA Women’s Hall of Fame. Many years in public life have given her many stories to tell.

Entertainment:Free Spirit Dance Community

The Free Spirit Gypsies are a Gypsy Caravan Tribal Bellydance Performance Troupe from the Free Spirit Dance Community Inc in Fremantle who have been dancing together for the last 12 years.

$35.00 including GST

RSVP by 20 October 2016, No table reservations

Door prize valued at $100!

Download the registration form here or please email

Picnic in the Park (for Aboriginal women)

It’s the 10th anniversary of Picnic in the Park!

Tuesday 25 October 2016, 10am-2pm

Vietnam Memorial Pavilion, May Drive, Kings Park

Download the invitation here or please email

http://www.breastscreen.health.wa.gov.au/