The Bosom Buddies Vision

In carrying out our mission over the next three fiscal years, Bosom Buddies is seeking to:

• Widen our Support to those on the breast cancer journey - in particular, helping to ensure that the number of breast care nurses in the ACT increases, as well as providing increased financial support to eligible projects through the Bosom Buddies Fellowship.  To do this, Bosom Buddies will need to continue to build networks of influence and opportunities for advocacy.
   
• Nurture the Culture of Inclusion, strengthening our capacity to care and build nurturing relationships with new patients as well as those who are well along in their journeys.  Continue to build Bosom Buddies as a vehicle to connect people to local networks and reach out to a wider circle to ensure that Bosom Buddies is relevant to women of all ages.
   
• Strengthen Awareness of Breast Cancer by increasing the reach of the Bosom Buddies Breast Awareness program in ACT schools, public sector, commercial and not-for-profit organisations.  Seek other opportunities to share information and provide practical advice and options to those on the cancer journey including men.  To do this, Bosom Buddies will need to enhance its capacity to gather and update information and to disseminate it.
   
• Increase Funding.  In order to attract the support of the local community over the next three years, Bosom Buddies needs to increase its profile as a credible organisation in the local community with a clear, shared story that can be readily communicated and fund-raising activities that enhance its profile and reach.
   
• Build a sustainable Organisation.  As a grass roots, local organisation of breast cancer survivors and supporters, Bosom Buddies is now developing a more structured approach to its mission, with a sound base for governance in its structures, planning and financial management that will provide confidence for potential sponsors.  Subcommittees now focus on five areas:  Nurturing and support; community awareness, communication and advocacy; fund-rasising; and the Bosom Buddies Fellowship.