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We are a professionally-led, therapy & mutual support service for those with metastatic breast cancer and partners. A third group is for partners of the women.

Our service is free to those who participate. Thursday Girls provides two weekly therapeutic support groups for women living with advanced, or metastatic breast cancer. The group has two main functions: to share information and to get in touch with the feelings associated with living with advanced breast cancer.

01/09/2025

On 12th of August we were saddened to hear that one of the members of our Partners group, Bernie, had died after living with MND for some time.

Bernie joined our Partners Group after his wife Cath found Thursday Girls when diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer.

The Partners group is a safe supportive environment for those learning how to deal with having a partner who has been diagnosed with an incurable disease.

Bernie's wife Cath died last year, leaving a huge hole in our Thursday Girls Group, as does Bernie now for the Partners Group.

Both Bernie and Cath were great contributors to our organisation, through their involvement in planning, fundraising, strong connection with their respective groups and advocacy for Thursday Girls.

Both believed in the benefits of Thursday Girls, with Bernie sharing his thoughts on our Partners Group video. Bernie was known for his stoicism and his photography.

We send all our love to their families and friends. Losing one parent is challenging, losing two over a short period is devastating.

31/08/2025

This coming week, Thursday Girls will travel to Colac to join Counterpart in their Cancer Wellbeing Day.

It's going to be a big group, and we're looking forward to meeting any locals who may need our support.

Being in regional and rural locations makes it very difficult to keep up with what services are available for women with Metastatic Breast Cancer.

If you are dealing with this diagnosis on your own, get in touch to see if our free, weekly group counselling sessions could help relieve some of the isolation and anxiety you may be feeling.

28/08/2025

🌸 Thank You, Kai Urban Retreat 🌸

A big thank you to for continuing to offer the Thursday Girls relaxing escapes during their complimentary spa sessions. 💆‍♀️ Six of our members, including Marianne, Ilana and Chrissie pictured above, enjoyed the chance to unwind and take some time for themselves during their pamper sessions last week.
Grateful for the kindness and generosity of Kai Urban Retreat .🙏💖

23/08/2025

Thursday Girls Group is coming to Swan Hill this week for the Counterpart Wellbeing Day to share what we do with the local community.

If you are a woman with Metastatic Breast Cancer in the Swan Hill area, we hope you've registered to join Counterpart for this beautiful day to take time out for yourself.

If you can't make it for the whole day, but would like to connect, please send an enquiry to contact@thursdaygirls.org or send us a message on the socials. We love an early morning coffee and surely you know the best place to get one!

Thanks to Counterpart for hosting us.

22/08/2025

If you are have been diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer and are finding you need some additional support, we are here for you.

Our free, weekly, therapeutic group counselling has proven effective in helping improve quality of life for our members.

Head to our website or click on the link in the bio to enquire about joining or to learn more about what we do.

Thursday Girls Group is a Victorian-based not-for-profit.

19/08/2025

We love unsolicited offers which support our Thursday Girls.

The generous team from Lisa's Lacies in Seaford sent us some vouchers for $25 off mastectomy bras. They specialise in making women who are dealing with a significant change in their body feel as comfortable as possible.

If you are in the area, pop in and say you heard about them from Thursday Girls. It's so important to support small businesses who give back to the community.

13/08/2025

Announcing our 2025 Major Fundraiser, a Thursday Girls High Tea, featuring some of Melbournes best patisseries, bubbles and a delicious savoury selection. This event is on the eve of World Metastatic Breast Cancer Day, an important day in the calendar to raise awareness about MBC.

This will be a beautiful afternoon located in Tay Creggan, a historic mansion in Hawthorn. We are fortunate to have this space thanks to Strathcona Girls Grammar.

We are also excited to welcome Denise Scott to provide some light, but relevant comic relief to the day.

There are only 100 seats available, so it's time to gather your crew, and put together a table of your favourite people. Remember to nominate a Table Captain if you have a table of 10, and everyone can let us know in the ticket purchase who that is.

Don't worry if you don't have a whole table - just let us know when buying your ticket/s and we'll sort you out.

You can also sponsor one or more Thursday Girl's ticket, which is 100% tax deductible.

We can't wait to share this day with you.

Buy tickets: https://shoutforgood.com/event-ticketings/thursday-girls-high-tea

08/08/2025

Yesterday was international cat day. We Thursday Girls find our pets very therapeutic and comforting.
It is important to us to know that once we are gone our pets are loved and looked after. Members in hospice enjoy their pets visiting and we are thankful for the people that assist in this process.
So as my cats purr and keep me warm , Happy belated international cat day
With love the Thursday Girls, their moggies and other assorted pets.

08/08/2025

This Sunday is the Pink Lady Match @ the MCG.
Melbourne Football Club players will be wearing the names of those affected by breast cancer on their warm up tops. Jacob Van Rooyen will be wearing Martine on his top after Martine, a Thursday Girl who passed away last year

This week Martine's husband Chris had the opportunity to meet Jacob and share Martine's story. A 2.5-year battle with metastatic breast cancer, filled with tenacious courage and bravery which ended last October, leaving her 4 treasured children behind.

Martine would love this BCNA initiative so much, especially as Melbourne is playing her beloved Doggies. She will be honoured that her name is out on the 'G', and I'm sure Jacob is honoured to be wearing it.

07/08/2025

Getting a diagnosis of Metastatic Breast Cancer changes everything.

After the initial shock and devastation that most women talk about experiencing, there is a realisation that everything has shifted. Focus is immediately on the rounds of treatments and trying to come to terms with having an incurable illness.

The unexpected side effect can be the distancing of friends, either by you withdrawing to focus on your treatment, or because some people pull back, not knowing how they can help, what they can say or do.

Thursday Girls Group is here to make sure that when you are feeling alone, you still have us. When you can't share your feelings with family and friends because it is so confronting - even to yourself - you will have a safe and supportive space with us.

Get in touch if you have recently been diagnosed and enquire about joining our free, weekly, therapeutic group counselling sessions. You do not need to feel alone.

https://thursdaygirls.org/contact-us

05/08/2025

A couple of reminders for Counterpart events for any women in Victoria with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Next Tuesday 12th August, Counterpart are hosting a morning tea just for women with MBC in their new premises in the city. Register by today to attend!

On Wednesday 27th August Thursday Girls will be attending the Swan Hill Counterpart Wellbeing Day.

On Thursday 4th September, Thursday Girls will be attending the Colac Counterpart Wellbeing Day.

This is a great opportunity for any women with MBC in the surrounding areas to come along and meet one of our team. If you have been hesitating about joining, come and chat to us and see if we might be the right fit for you. All current members are also welcome.

Register for all these events on the Counterpart website.

Hope to see you there!

29/07/2025

Feigy passed away yesterday and was farewelled today with a beautiful and heartfelt service.
Thank you Feigy for bringing sparkle, glitter, and lots of pink into our lives. You were a great ambassador for Thursday Girls always fundraising and caring for others.
May you sparkle in heaven. We will miss you .

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Box Hill Golf Club 202 Station Street
Melbourne, VIC
3128

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+61414575072

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http://www.thursdaygirls.org/, https://mailchi.mp/58572370eb0a/newsletter-from-the-thursday-girls-8332639?e=%5BUNIQID%5D

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