Appointment of New BreastScreen WA Director 30 January 2025 We are pleased to announce that Dr Emmeline Lee has been appointed as Director of BreastScreen WA commencing with a two-week transition period on the 17th February 2025. Dr Lee’s appointment will have a focus on leadership, culture and driving the organisation into the future, alongside the very capable management team. Dr Lee is a locally trained radiologist with 20 years of experience in Women’s Imaging. She has extensive past clinical experience in mammography and breast assessment and works in the private and public settings as a radiologist. Dr Lee has worked in multiple leadership roles within health, education, and is an adjunct Associate Professor at University of Western Australia. Dr Lee’s appointment is a result of Dr Wylie stepping down from the Medical Director role at the conclusion of her current contract. BreastScreen WA thanks Dr Wylie for her ind...

Health Promotion in the Practice Winner 06 December 2024 Medical practices promote breast screening for Breast Cancer Awareness month in October For 23 years, BreastScreen WA has held a Health Promotion in the Practice competition, encouraging medical practices to promote the importance of breast screening and breast awareness with their patients and local community. This is achieved through creative initiatives within the practice, including decorating...

Pink Ribbon Breakfast 2024 Recap 12 November 2024 BreastScreen WA’s 19th annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast at Fraser’s Kings Park was a great success with 140 attendees coming together to celebrate the achievements and supporters of BreastScreen WA. We were honoured to have Aunty Dot Bagshaw complete a Welcome to Country and have Ms Emily Hamilton MLA (Member for Joondalup), representing the Health Minister, the Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA. Ms Ha...

Matagarup Bridge Goes Pink! 29 October 2024 The Matagarup Bridge turned pink last night in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month and BreastScreen WA staff were there to mark this important occasion. Some amazing photos were captured, we may be biased but we think the bridge looks pretty great in pink! You may have seen other landmarks in pink also with Joondalup Drive Bridge, Matagarup Bridge, Mount Street Bridge, Northbridge Tunnel,...

Pink Ribbon Breakfast 2024 tickets on sale now 04 October 2024 Each year, BreastScreen WA hosts a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to celebrate its achievements and supporters. The event consists of sit-down breakfast, and guest speakers who are women who have achieved wonderful things throughout their career. Event details are as follows Registration begins at 7:00am Formalities from 7:30am-9:00am Located at Fraser's Function Centre King's Park, 60 Fraser Avenue Purch...