Women supporting other women affected by cancer at the heart of Counterpart’s service. Thanks to the support of LUCRF Super, we are using technology to connect, support and inform more women affected by breast or a gynaecological cancer across Victoria. In August 2018, Counterpart began our Telehealth Project with funding from LUCRF Super Community Program.

Our first program of events for 2019 included six sessions held in different locations around metropolitan Melbourne. These have been a huge success with events filling up quickly and getting lots of positive feedback from women who attend. Increasing access Many women tell us that distance is the biggest barrier to attending events. Thanks to

Are you a good listener? Volunteer with Counterpart Counterpart has been providing peer support and information to Victorian women with breast or a gynaecological cancer for more than 15 years. We are looking for women who have been diagnosed with one of these cancers to join our Peer Support Volunteer team. Working alongside Counterpart staff

While Counterpart celebrated our 15th birthday in 2018, we were also busy continuing to connect, support and inform women with breast or a gynaecological cancer to live well. We close over the holiday season to give our Peer Support Volunteers a break from their important work and an opportunity to recharge. The Counterpart Resource Centre

In 2017-18, we expanded our reach to more women affected by breast or a gynaecological cancer across Victoria. Our Counterpart Year in Review 2017–18 shows the many ways we have supported women to live well after a cancer diagnosis. Our Year in Review also includes stories from some of the women who use our service, women who volunteer and

Our final What's On program for 2018 is out now. As always, we have included a range of informative, creative and wellbeing-related sessions. If you have experienced breast or a gynaecological cancer, we hope you will find something of interest. This program includes three webinars so you can participate online, even if you can't travel

For the last 15 years, Rhonda has been turning her experience of breast cancer into something positive. She is one of the generous women who volunteer at Counterpart to provide peer support to women diagnosed with breast or a gynaecological cancer. She has kindly shared her thoughts about volunteering for our service. 15 years ago

Celebrating 15 years Counterpart connects, supports and informs women with breast or a gynaecological cancer to live well. Proudly celebrating our 15th birthday, we have supported women affected by breast or a gynaecological cancer 30,000 times since 2003 and developed a range of programs to help women get the information they need. Ms Gabrielle Williams, Parliamentary

Counterpart is very pleased to announce four more Stepping into Wellness gentle exercise programs starting in May and August. We are grateful to Pink Affair for their continued and generous support. Programs in Epping and Frankston will start in May and programs in Chirnside Park and Heidelberg will start in August. Exercise has major benefits for women following cancer