About the Event

Join us for you annual Go Pink Luncheon raising funds for Mater Chicks in Pink.

Enjoy a 2 course share lunch with drinks on arrival and wine on the table included in the ticket price.

This year we will her from:

Dr Susan Bell - Mater Breast, Endocrine & General surgeon

Originally from the Netherlands, Dr Bell completed medical school in 2003. In 2006, she relocated to Australia and was subsequently accepted into the Queensland General Surgical training program, which she completed in 2014. During her surgical training years, Dr Bell developed an interest in Breast and Endocrine surgery and pursued a further 2 years Post-Fellowship training with BreastSurgANZ, gaining additional experience in oncoplastic breast surgery as well as endocrine surgery. Her first fellowship year took place at the Mater Hospital Brisbane, under supervision of Prof Chris Pyke.

Having treated patients for several years in the public hospital system, Dr Bell has now started in private practice at the Mater Health Hub, where she offers services in her areas of expertise in Breast and Endocrine surgery, as well as treatment of general surgical conditions, such as gallbladder and (laparoscopic) hernia surgery. Dr Bell is committed to providing a warm and individualised patient centred approach to the care of her patients, with an eye for detail and cosmetic outcome.

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Bell will share information about the importance of early detection, risk factors including family history and genetic predisposition and the various types of breast cancer. Dr Bell will explain the latest surgical options and treatments available at Mater and what happens after diagnosis.

Then our amazing keynote speaker Yas Grigaliunas

Yas is a visionary entrepreneur and circular economy pioneer, renowned for her dedication to impact-driven leadership.  As the Founder of Circonomy, Yas's journey started with the creation of the World's Biggest Garage Sale in 2013 right here in Brisbane and all proceeds were given to the Mater Foundation. Over a period of almost 10 years, she evolved into Circonomy - an integrated product, service, and software company. Through Circonomy, Yas is reshaping Australian consumer habits by offering innovative circular economy solutions.  

Experience the captivating voice of Yas Grigaliunas, a thought leader at the intersection of entrepreneurship, sustainability, and impactful change. Renowned for her authenticity and passion, Yas inspires audiences with her journey as a founder who built a thriving business around the principles of the circular economy. 

Her engaging talks, rich with entrepreneurial insights, sustainability expertise, and leadership lessons, empower individuals and organisations to embrace positive action. 

Although Yas did not have cancer, she choose to get ahead of it as it runs her in her family with her mother and grandmother being diagnosed. Yas calls herself Previvor ​(not a survivor). 

Please note tickets are transferrable but not refundable.