Cancer Council Australia
Sydney, NSW 2000
As the peak non-government cancer control organisation, Cancer Council Australia advises governments and others on practices and policies to help prevent, detect and treat cancer and advocates for the rights of cancer patients to best treatment and care. Nationally Cancer Councils undertake/fund cancer research, prevention and support programs.Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 (local call cost)
Cancer Council Victoria
Melbourne, VIC 3004
Cancer Council Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation that has been leading the fight against cancer since 1936. Cancer Council Victoria undertakes three important aspects of cancer control - research, education and support for people with cancer, their families and friends.
CanTeen
The Australian Organisation for Young People
Living with Cancer
Newtown, NSW 2042
CanTeen supports young people aged 12-25 when cancer turns their world upside down. Whether it’s their own diagnosis or a close family member’s, we help young people cope with the impact that cancer has on their life and connect them with others their age who are in the same boat. Our services are all free and are staff are highly qualified.Cancer Council Northern Territory
Wanguri, NT 0810
The Cancer Council NT is a not-for-profit organisation working to reduce the impact of cancer on people living in the Northern Territory. Offices in Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs.
E.J. Whitten Cancer Treatment Centre
Western Private Hospital
Footscray, VIC 3011
Western Private Hospital offers oncology services and the only private day oncology facility in the western area of Melbourne. The E.J. Whitten Cancer Treatment Centre incorporates a range of diagnostic and radiation oncology services.
Lilier Lodge
Can Assist, Cancer Assistance Network
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
Lilier Lodge provides low-cost accommodation for relatives and friends of cancer patients receiving treatment in Wagga Wagga; and their relatives and friends. It is located close to the Wagga Wagga Hospital and the Calvary Hospital.
Childhood Cancer Association
Michael Rice Units & Bradley's Place
North Adelaide, SA 5006
The Childhood Cancer Association provides ongoing, tailored and practical 'hands on support' to children living with cancer, and their families. Support is tailored to meet the needs of each individual family but may include: counselling, daily hospital visits, peer and family support, education support, free accommodation for country families and bereavement support.
Counterpart – women supporting women with cancer
For women with breast or a gynaecological cancer
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Counterpart connects, supports and informs women with breast or a gynaecological cancer to live well. Our highly trained Peer Support Volunteers give emotional support, understanding, hope and comfort. Our resource library, Navigator app, events and webinars provide reliable, evidenced-based information. All services are free and confidential. Call 1300 781 500 or email info@counterpart.org.auSydney Neuro-Oncology Group
St Leonards, NSW 2065
The Sydney Neuro-Oncology Group, a non-profit organisation, aims to improve the management of brain tumours through research and information sharing. Its website contains information about Brain Tumour Support Groups and resources for patients and carers.