About SBCF
The vision of Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation is
"Beating Breast Cancer Together"
SBCF's mission is to improve the early detection of breast cancer and the quality of life & survival rates of breast cancer patients.
Awareness
SBCF increases awareness of breast cancer by educating the community and encouraging women to be proactive in self-examination through the distribution of breast check shower cards. Early detection is vital to increasing survival rates.
Support
SBCF provides support to breast care patients and their families through the provision of information and funding breast cancer nurses.
Research
SBCF funds breast cancer research, including genomic research and fellowships. Cutting edge research such as the SBCF tissue bank enables targeted treatment which is one of the key drivers for the reduction of breast cancer mortality rates.
Treatment
SBCF provides funding to the Breast Unit at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse to help it to provide the best possible treatment and care for patients including funding training and specialist medical equipment.
Dr Sanjay's Story »“It’s like a seismic event in their life..., yet they remain positive and demonstrate hope - I am inspired by my patients.”
Dr Sanjay Warrier
The Team
Our foundation is a team of passionate individuals comprising 12 voluntary committee members and one full-time Fundraising Executive.
Committee
Lynne Crookes OAM President
Catherine West Vice-President
Renae Lopez Vice-President
A/Prof Jane Beith
Dr Cindy Mak Director of Breast Services
A/Prof Sanjay Warrier
Deborah West
Anne West
A/Prof Richard West AM
Lucy Vecchio
Diane Harapin
Laura Durkan
Ambassadors
Angela Bishop Entertainment Reporter
Jessica Rowe Journalist and Television Presenter
Emma Markezic Columnist and comedian
Supporting the Breast Unit at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
The SBCF supports the work of the Breast Unit at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.
The Breast Unit at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse is a holistic treatment, research and education facility for breast cancer. It provides breast cancer surgery, oncology, radiotherapy and reconstruction treatment for patients which is coordinated by a multidisciplinary clinic. The Breast Unit provides a multidisciplinary resource to patients and their families, general practitioners, hospital and community health clinicians, health planners and researchers on the care and management of breast cancer. The Breast Unit also undertakes clinical trials and ground breaking research.
The Breast Unit is one of Australia's leading breast cancer facilities. The Breast Unit works in conjunction with the Kinghorn Cancer Centre, the University of Sydney and the Garvan Institute at St Vincents.
Corporate Structure
The SBCF is part of Chris O'Brien Lifehouse - Lifehouse Australia Limited operating under its company number (ABN 70 388 962 804) and Charity Fundraising Number (CFN 17573).