We hold a
safe, supportive,
and healing space
for anyone with breast cancer and their whānau and friends.
A supportive resource for young children
A new picture book by author Su-yin Ingle aims to help young children understand a diagnosis within the family ..
Told through the eyes of a little girl, Together follows her journey as her mother is diagnosed with breast cancer and the world she knows begins to shift in ways she can’t yet understand. Through love, courage, and a bright imagination, she learns to navigate her big feelings and find comfort in the moments that feel hardest.
Author Su-yin Ingle had long dreamed of writing a picture book. After her children were born, their days were filled with creativity, play, and endless mess-making, fuelling her passion for storytelling and illustration.
After a diagnosis of stage 3 breast, being creative became a vital outlet, helping her stay connected with her children through a time that deeply affected the whole family. Beautifully illustrated and written, Together is a wonderful resource for young children in families affected by breast cancer.
Cuppa and a Chat
Next meetings Tuesday 23 December 11am and 7pm ...
Join us for online support on Zoom - one session in November. Give and receive support within a facilitated peer support space.
Our group facilitators ...
Meet our online and 'in person' group facilitators Rebecca Pohe, Liz Pennington, Jane Bissell, and Jane Finlayson.
These women have lived experience of breast cancer and of caring for family/whānau experiencing cancer.
Join Rebecca, Liz, Jane and Jane at our online Whānau Support Group and Cuppa and a Chat, and our Christchurch 'in person' community support group.
Having breast cancer is a transformative experience
It’s the reason Breast Cancer Support Aotearoa exists: to provide the support and reassurance you need to make sense of what’s going on.
How we can support you
We provide information, emotional support, and practical coping tips from our own experience to help you navigate yours.
Peer Support
From local community group meetings to individual support via phone or video calls, we want you to know you're not alone. We're here to support you when you need it.
Buddy Programme
Our Buddy Programme matches newly diagnosed women and men from any culture or ethnicity with a trained breast cancer Buddy who gives emotional and practical support for an extended period of time after diagnosis.
Personal Stories
Read transformational stories of others who have experience of breast cancer.
See the pathway they walked, the milestones they've celebrated, and the life they're living now.
Would you like to talk to someone?
Call our breast cancer support line for confidential support.
We're always here to support you. If you want to talk to someone about what you're going through, our breast cancer support line is available from 8:30am to 5:00pm, 365 days a year.
What others have said about us
I will be forever grateful to those who understood my fears and helped me breathe more easily again.Tania
Breast Cancer Support means understanding, support, fun and friendship. I am so grateful it has been available to me.June
I spoke to a volunteer on the phone and it was the first time I really let myself go. I broke down in tears. It was good to talk to someone who had gone through the same trauma.Marilyn
Our supporters
We gratefully acknowledge the support of ...
Haum
"In our commitment to make a difference, we have partnered with Breast Cancer Support Aotearoa and pledged to donate 5% of every order's proceeds to the cause. There is no greater reward or source of healing than giving back to the community through a personal mission."
Pub Charity
We gratefully acknowledge support received from Pub Charity, a contribution made towards our operational costs.
