Thursday Girls

02/05/2026

We hold close the beautiful memories of three cherished members of our Thursday Girls family.

We remember Martie (May 2023), Gay (May 2020) and Cheryl (May 2023).

Three beautiful women whose warmth and gentle strength enriched the lives of everyone in this group. They may be gone, but the light they brought with them continues to shine in all who knew them.

Always in our hearts. Always remembered. 💗💗💗

30/04/2026

Did you know…

Women living with Metastatic Breast Cancer experience scanxiety like many others diagnosed with breast cancer.

The biggest difference with metastatic breast cancer is that the cycle of scans and resulting treatment can go on for many years, compounding those feelings.

Did you know that the secondary cancers are breast cancer cells, however located in other parts of the body: the liver, brain, bones, spine and lungs.

This is what makes treatment a lifelong process.

Which is why emotional support is so important for our Thursday Girls.

Do you know someone who has been diagnosed? Please send them our details, it can make all the difference to access free, weekly group counselling.




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29/04/2026

Wow, what a fantastic opportunity for Mother's Day!

We have just upgraded our Raffle prizes and added a 3rd prize into the mix: a Tilnak Fine Art Portrait worth $895, which includes your shoot and a fine art print. We are so grateful to Darren Tilnak and his team for this fabulous donation.

The Raffle is now worth over $4,000 in total value:

1st Prize worth $1,845 - includes a large hamper, the Fine Art Portrait, Gold Class tickets and the Mecca Glow products worth $172
2nd prize worth $1,395 - includes a small hamper, the Fine Art Portrait, Gold Class tickets and the Mecca Glow products worth $172
and a new 3rd prize which is the Fine Art Portrait.

You'd be crazy not to buy some tickets in this one, it may be our best raffle ever!

Click on this link:

https://www.raffletix.com.au/thursdaygirlsmothersday26

Winners will be dran on Friday 8 May at 5pm, and delivery to Metro Melbourne on Saturday in time for Mother's Day.

If I could buy tickets I would! But the rules don't allow it! Please share this with all your sporting clubs, community, friends and family!

Thanks to all our generous donors:
Lynbrook Village Pharmacy
Zinc Hawthorn
Liz from Keen Edge
Tilnak Fine Art Portraits and
our Thursday Girls and family for sourcing the prizes.

22/04/2026

Our April Newsletter is filled with news, member updates, podcasts, partner updates, upcoming fundraising including Run Melbourne and so much more...everything we've been up to.

If you're not receiving our newsletters to your Inbox, you can subscribe when you click on the Newsletter link.

A reminder that our Mother's Day Raffle worth over $1,450 is live! It will be auto-drawn on Friday 8 May at 5pm. $5 per tickets, but it gets cheaper the more you buy!
First and Second prizes BOTH include 4 Gold Class Tickets worth $192 and a Mecca Glow Products pack worth $172 with lots of other goodies included thanks to our generous supporters at Lynbrook Village Pharmacy.

We have also launched our online shop on our website with some great Mother's Day options so don't delay, click on the links below to find everything you need to know!



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20/04/2026

Thursday Girls Merchandise is now available to order in time for Mother's Day!

We have our signature black aprons with logo and some wonderful branded Keep Cups which will are double walled to insulate your hot or cold drinks.

The aprons will be in stock by end of April, but they are a a limited run, so best to put your order in now, and we can send your order out as soon as they arrive.

These would make a lovely, thoughtful and useful Mother's Day gift, or something just for yourself.

Choose Click and Collect from our city location or specify delivery.

All proceeds will go directly towards continuing to provide our free, weekly, professionally-led therapeutic group counselling.

Click on the Link below.

https://thursdaygirls.org/tgstore

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17/04/2026

We are excited to launch our Mother's Day fundraising raffle for 2026. Thanks to some generous donors, we have amassed two amazing hampers of goodies, both of which include 4 Gold Class tickets and a Glow products gift box worth $172 of value.

The rest of the pampering and practical goodies will suit women of any age!

First Prize is worth a ridiculous $900.
Second Prize is worth more than $500.

Tickets are limited and available for $5 each and will be drawn on Friday 8th May at 5pm. If you live in Metro Melbourne we will deliver on Saturday 9th May in time for Mother's Day, otherwise we'll pop it in the mail on Monday. Only open to Victorian residents.

Discounts apply for 5 or more tickets.

Click on the link below to buy your tickets today!

https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=ve7vh

Thanks to Zinc, Lynbrook Village Pharmacy, Emma, Fiona, Liz at Keen Edge, Sandra and Joni for their donations.

15/04/2026

For any of our members in the far west of Victoria - these days are a great way to connect.

Although we won’t be at this one, we know you will learn something and be able to focus on yourself for just one day.

Register to attend!

Attention women living in and around Warrnambool living with cancer!

Take a break, connect, and focus on your wellbeing at the upcoming Warrnambool Wellbeing Day. Enjoy free sessions, morning tea, lunch, and great company - all in a supportive environment. Whether your cancer diagnosis is recent or in the past, you’re invited to join us and try some wellbeing activities with other local women who get it. Bring a friend, partner, family member, or carer if you like!

When: Thursday 23 April from 10am-2.45pm
Where: Deakin University Warrnambool Campus

Registrations are essential and close April 16, so don’t miss out! Sign up now and learn more at www.counterpart.org.au/events/warrnambool-wbd/

This special event is hosted in partnership with Counterpart, South West Healthcare, Barwon South West Regional Integrated Cancer Service (BSWRICS), and Icon Cancer Centre - Australia.

15/04/2026

Each school holidays, our Thursday Girls take a break from their weekly counselling and have a social catchup for lunch.

Today was the first one hosted in our new premises at the Queen Vic Women’s Centre, in their beautiful rooftop space.

We were so lucky to have Karen Grant, sleep therapist, come along and share her experience with our members.

Many of our members experience difficulty with sleep due to pain, medications, hormones, busy minds and anxiety from their illness.

We are so grateful to Karen for giving us her time and experience in this area.

We are looking forward to hosting many more events in this wonderful building.

Thanks also to the Queen Victoria Women's Centre team for supporting our day.

Follow or get in touch with Karen Grant Sleep Therapist Melbourne for personalised advice on your sleep challenges. Www.karengrantsleeptherapist.com.au

We’d love to give a shoutout to The Community U/W Team who supported us with a Travel Assistance Grant so many of our women from the outer suburbs can connect in person both in groups and for our catchup today.

14/04/2026

Did you know?

When women are first diagnosed with advanced, stage IV or metastatic breast cancer, they are often learning about their disease as they go.

We would like more people to understand what metastatic breast cancer is, who it affects and what it means for those diagnosed.

By building a better understanding we hope to encourage greater support of our members, and every other woman with this diagnosis.

To get more involved and to make a difference visit our website and get in touch or donate.

09/04/2026

We hold close the beautiful memories of two cherished members of our Thursday Girls family.

We remember Julie (April 2022) and Robyn (April 2020).

Two wonderful women whose laughter, courage and generous spirit touched everyone around them. The love they gave to this group remains with us always, woven into the friendships we continue to share.

Always in our hearts. Always remembered. 🩷🩷

08/04/2026

We are so pleased to be getting our signature aprons back into stock along with some new merch which will be announced soon.

We find these aprons fantastic for the kitchen, the garden or even at fundraisers when we need those pockets! They also keep our Thursday Girls close to our heart.

They will be available via our website in time for Mother’s Day for $25 + postage.

This will be a limited run so we encourage you to order as soon as the Merch page is live.

Watch this space!

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01/04/2026

Relief.

You are not alone.

There are other women at Thursday Girls who have probably experienced some or all of the stress, anxiety, hopelessness or sense of isolation that you may be feeling.

Women who you don't need to explain your diagnosis to.

Women who won't care if you cry, laugh or just sit and listen.

You will have a professional counsellor who guides the group and helps you work through some of your feelings.

You will also get some practical advice from those who have already travelled this path, learning some helpful tips along the way.

You are not alone.

Visit our website to submit an application to join our free groups. Thursdays in person in Box Hill and online. CBD-based group starting later this year, so register your interest today.