There are many support services for people living with cancer. Some people need help at home, or with money, work and legal issues. Other types of support include emotional and wellbeing support to help you through your diagnosis. Family members and people who care for someone with cancer can also find support.
SWSLHD Cancer Services is at the leading edge of cancer treatment and research in Australia. These facilities provide comprehensive Oncology consultative services, as well as Specialty Surgery, Radiation treatment, Chemotherapy, Palliative Care, Haematology, Cancer Genetics and Psychology services.
Cancer Council NSW offers people living with cancer wellbeing, transport, accommodation, financial and survivorship support.
This is a free, confidential telephone information and support service run by Cancer Councils in each state and territory.
Share stories and questions with those also living with cancer around day to day struggles and triumphs.
A cancer information website produced together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Cancer Council NSW offers a range of resources about cancer including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and managing side effects in nine community languages.
This information will help you understand how cancer and its treatment may affect LGBTQI+ people – lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other diverse sexualities and genders, as well as people with intersex variations.
This website is for those who have cancer and are considering taking part in a trial to test a new treatment. It’s for family, friends and also cancer specialists, to provide easy access to the very latest information about clinical trials.
Can Assist provides accommodation, financial assistance and practical support to people from rural and regional areas, ensuring country people are given the same opportunities and treatment choices as those who live in city centres.
Look Good Feel Better offers free in-person and online workshops and Confidence Kits to help people with any type of cancer manage the most common physical and psychological impacts of treatment. In providing practical tips and tools, this service helps to connect a community of people living a shared experience; empowering them to regain control, confidence, and a sense of self.
Explore resources to help you live well during and after cancer treatment.
Find practical tips and suggestions for managing common eating problems.
Research shows that exercise benefits most people with cancer.
Complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, massage and meditation, can be used alongside conventional cancer treatment to improve quality of life.
Free and low-cost local mental health services available in-person and online.
CarerHelp supports carers to prepare, plan and cope with caring for a person with terminal illness and at the end of life.
Carers Australia advocates and lobbies on a wide range of issues that affect carers.
Carers Australia works to enable young carers to engage with each other through a range of opportunities to share and connect.
Emotional and practical services and support for carers.
Canteen provides a wide range of free support services to help young people aged 12-25 impacted by cancer overcome the specific challenges they’re dealing with.
Redkite provides financial assistance, emotional support and educational assistance to children with cancer and their families.
Bowel Cancer Australia is a 100% community-funded national charity dedicated to prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and care, so everyone affected by bowel cancer can live their best life.
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is Australia’s leading breast cancer consumer organisation. They ensure that all Australians who are affected by breast cancer receive the very best care, treatment and support.
The Leukaemia Foundation offers wraparound health services, powered by a team of trained healthcare professionals who provide emotional and practical support.
Lung Foundation Australia is the only charity and leading peak body of its kind in Australia that funds life-changing research and delivers support services that give hope to people living with lung disease or lung cancer.
The only charity in Australia dedicated to providing free support for lymphoma patients.
Myeloma Australia supports, educates, informs, empowers and brings hope to people who are living with myeloma, and their loved ones.
Ovarian Cancer Australia provides support for people affected by ovarian cancer.
Information, advice, support and resources including risks and symptoms, detection and diagnosis, to treatment and your ongoing care and wellbeing.
Rare Cancers Australia’s mission is to improve the lives and health outcomes of all Australians living with rare, complex and less common cancers.
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