Think Tank 2024– A CELEBRATION OF CONNECTING, IDEAS, SHARING AND LISTENING
B CNA Consumer Tank 2024 perfectly, and there wasn’t a dry eye. “I’d like to thank BCNA for the opportunity (of being a CR) to make a difference—for me it’s a legacy.” With those words, three incredible days of discussion and connection at BCNA’s third annual Think Tank Representative (CR) Lisa Tobin summed up the mood and intent of BCNA’s consumer Think event on Wurundjeri Country in Melbourne came to an end on Tuesday 26 March. It was an opportunity for BCNA consumers from across Australia to connect, share ideas, reflect and explore opportunities for BCNA’s future direction. Reflecting on this year’s theme “connection and social capital”, CR Naveena Nekkalapudi said it’s
important to have a seat at the table when decisions are being made that pertain to us, “because there is no for us, without us”. More than 50 CRs, members of BCNA’s lived experience groups, BCNA staff, Executive and Board discussed the findings of the recent member survey, on building social capital, including reflections on opportunities, how CRs bring their experiences and connections to their CR roles and growing our understanding of community to amplify the diverse experiences of Australians affected by breast cancer. In break-out groups, Think Tank attendees explored themes including partnerships with other organisations, diversity and inclusion, expanding opportunities and leveraging BCNA’s experience and power to contribute across all cancers.
Attending her first Think Tank, new CR Emily Duncan said the Think Tank was a wonderful experience, and great to have so many different voices in the room, and passionate people. “One of the key takeaways is there has been a whole lot of enthusiasm towards developing more diversity, inclusivity and intersectionality and really having some detailed discussions around how we drive that forward for the organisation,” she said. Before Think Tank 2024, attendees had told us their hopes and expectations would lead to new and deepening relationships with each other, space to think about and discuss BCNA’s next 25 years, to share knowledge and expertise and to be inspired. The consensus was it didn’t disappoint.
8 April 2024 | Issue 97
Breast Cancer Network Australia
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