Sessions offering skill and knowledge development will be offered, with a package of take-home practical information and tools for peer support, capacity building, fundraising and advocacy for both low and high resource communities. The program will also feature four one-day tracks in capacity building, consumer/clinician dialogue on clinical trials, young women’s issues and resources and fundraising.
A conference highlight will be a two hour adventure benefit finding experiential workshop. Building on the international momentum of organisations such as Amazon Heart, Dragon Boating and Project Highways, participants will be given the opportunity to experience adventure programs for breast cancer consumers including abseiling, rock climbing, kayaking, cycling, roller blading, dragon boating, walking and exercise programs. Alongside the adventures, workshops on key elements and case studies in benefit finding and exercise will be available. The workshops will be held on the banks of the beautiful Brisbane River at the Riverlife Adventure Centre.
The conference will also feature experiential programs in complementary therapies, and a showcase for creative responses to the breast cancer experience including film, drama, art and photography.
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