The Consumer Representative Training Program - Seat at the Table supports the expansion of consumer leadership and co-design expertise by increasing the representation of diverse lived experiences of breast cancer in policy and research.

Overview

The Seat At The Table (SATT) Program is a nationally and internationally recognised consumer engagement model developed by Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). This program trains individuals with a lived experience of breast cancer to become BCNA Consumer Representatives (CRs). CRs utilize their diverse lived experiences, personal perspectives, and professional skills to collaborate with clinicians, researchers, health service providers, and policymakers across Australia. This collaboration ensures that lived experience remains central to decision-making processes. Furthermore, BCNA offers various pathways for consumer participation in policy, research, and service development, aiming to ensure that policy, research, and practice reflect the emerging needs and preferences of people impacted by breast cancer.

Funding and Benefits

The total amount available for this opportunity is $2,400,000.00 AUD.

Eligibility

To be eligible, the applicant must be the listed organisation and must have received an invitation to apply from the department. The required legal name of the organisation is Breast Cancer Network Australia, with ABN 16 087 937 531.

Application Process

The selection process is closed and non-competitive. Applicants must submit the completed application form and all necessary attachments by the closing date and time using the designated submission portal. Applicants should retain a copy of their application and any supporting documents. If an automated email notification is not received within 24 hours of submission, correspondence should be directed to Grant.ATM@health.gov.au.

Technical Submission Guidelines:

• Filename(s) must not exceed 100 characters.
• Any file type may be submitted to GrantConnect.
• Special characters, including but not limited to colon, forward and back slash, question marks, en and em dash, must be avoided.
• A maximum of five (5) separate files can be submitted at one time.
• Applications or attachments must not include macros or be password protected.

Deadline and Timeline

Close Date & Time: 20-May-2026 2:00 pm (ACT Local Time)

Publish Date: 11-May-2026

Contact Information

For inquiries, the Health Grants Team can be reached via email at Grant.ATM@health.gov.au.

For technical assistance when submitting the application through GrantConnect, the following contacts are available:

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