Welcome to ASBD

The Australasian Society for Breast Disease (ASBD) is a multidisciplinary society for health professionals with an interest in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research aspects of breast disease.

ASBD was incorporated in 1997 and in 2022 celebrated its 25th Anniversary. We welcome membership from all health professionals with an interest in the multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer.

VISION:  Better breast health outcomes in Australia and New Zealand.

PURPOSE:  We support health professionals to achieve better health outcomes

Mission

To strive to improve outcomes for patients with breast disease by fostering education and multidisciplinary collaboration and in so doing to be recognised as the premier multidisciplinary society for breast disease in Australia and New Zealand. 

Aims

• To bring together individuals wherever in Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific rim countries, having the purpose of promoting better knowledge in biology, medicine and human sciences related to the breast in order to establish an Australasian society, with the intention of advancing multidisciplinary understanding and cooperation in the areas of prevention, detection, diagnosis and management of breast disease.
• To promote and encourage scientific research and publications related to the purposes of the Society.
• To instil an increased consciousness within the medical and lay communities with regard to breast disease, by using available means of education, information and publicity.
• To cooperate with relevant international associations, societies, other groups and individuals to promote the purposes of the Society.