Counterpart is a service of Women’s Health Victoria that connects, supports, and informs women with cancer to live well.
Counterpart is a community-based, supportive care service that complements the medical system and other cancer support services. Our highly-trained and professional Peer Support Volunteers have lived experiences of cancer and can provide unique understanding and support. We also help women find reliable, evidenced-based information that is tailored to their individual issues and needs to assist them in making informed decisions for themselves.
Our services are confidential and provided at no cost to the service user.
Following years of campaigning by women with breast cancer, a pilot project was funded by the Victorian Government in 2003 to create a breast cancer information and drop-in centre. Women’s Health Victoria, in partnership with consumer advocates and other women’s health services, was successful in securing the tender and what was then known as BreaCan was born. We are proudly celebrating 20 years of service in 2023.
Acknowledge Difference – We recognise that every person’s experience of cancer is different and must be seen in the broader context of their lives.
No Advice – We share experiences and give support. We do not give medical, legal or financial advice or counselling.
Welcoming Environment – We provide a welcoming, accessible and safe environment.
Encourage Participation – We actively encourage people to participate in the development and operation of the service.
Empower People – We are committed to enhancing people’s skills and capacity to make their own informed choices.
Respect Privacy – We respect the privacy of people using our service.
Non-Judgmental – We provide information and support in a non-judgmental way.
High Standards – We maintain high standards in all aspects of the service and regularly evaluate the service’s relevance to consumers, its sustainability, and effectiveness.
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Women’s Health Victoria acknowledges and pays our respects to the Traditional Owners of the land that our offices are situated on, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. As a statewide organisation, we also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters across Victoria. We pay our respects to them, their cultures and their Elders past and present.
Our Commitment to Gender Diversity & Inclusion
Women’s Health Victoria’s focus is women (cis and trans inclusive) and gender diverse people. We address feminist health issues and are committed to supporting all people impacted by gender inequity who can benefit from our work. As a proud intersectional feminist organisation, Women’s Health Victoria is working towards meaningful inclusivity, guided by and supporting people who identify as women, trans, intersex and gender diverse.
