Resource list
Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre
Has general and tumour-specific information, primarily focused on the post-treatment survivorship phase
- Telephone: (03) 9656 5207
- Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre
Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation
ACCF runs community awareness programs and works to support women and their families in Australia who are affected by cervical cancer
- Telephone: 1800 017 676
- Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation
Beyond Blue
Information on depression, anxiety and related disorders, available treatment and support services
- Telephone: 1300 22 4636
- Beyond Blue
Cancer Australia
Information on cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care for Australians affected by cancer, and their families and carers
- Telephone: 1800 624 973
- Cancer Australia
Cancer Council (operated by Cancer Council Victoria)
A confidential telephone support service for people affected by cancer providing information on treatment, cancer support groups and other community resources
- Telephone: 13 11 20
(Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 5.30 pm)
CanTeen
Australian organisation for young people affected by cancer that offers support, information and resources. CanTeen is available for people aged 12–25 who are affected by cancer, such as those diagnosed, their siblings or the children of parents or carers with a cancer diagnosis.
- Telephone: 1800 226 833
- CanTeen
Care Search: Palliative Care Knowledge Network
Information for patients and carers on living with illness, practical advice on how to care, and finding services
- Telephone: (08) 7221 8233
- Care Search
Look Good, Feel Better
A non-medical, free community service program dedicated to teaching women how to manage the appearance-related side effects caused by cancer treatment
- Telephone: 1800 650 960
(Monday to Thursday, 9 am – 5 pm)
Youth cancer services
Youth cancer services provide specialist, age- appropriate treatment and support for young cancer patients aged 15–25. Youth cancer services are provided at five lead hospitals and linked to a network of more than 25 hospitals across Australia.
Each service has a multidisciplinary specialist team of doctors and health professionals who are
experienced in treating and caring for young people with a range of different cancers. They can also provide advice and information about the specific needs of adolescents and young adults with a cancer diagnosis.
Australian Cancer Trials
Information on the latest clinical trials in cancer care, including trials that are recruiting new participants
Australasian Lymphology Association
Professional organisation promoting best practice in lymphedema management, research and education. Provides a public register of lymphoedema practitioners in Australia and New Zealand.
Cancer Australia
Information for health professionals including guidelines, cancer guides, reports, fact sheets, DVDs, posters and pamphlets
Cancer Council Australia
Information on prevention, research, treatment and support provided by Australia’s peak independent cancer authority
National Cervical Screening Programme
Information on the National Cervical Screening Programme, associated clinical practice guidelines and resources
National Health and Medical Research Council
Information on clinical practice guidelines, cancer prevention and treatment
