Resource lists
Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre
Has general and tumour-specific information, primarily focused on the post-treatment survivorship phase
- Telephone: (03) 9656 5207
- Website
Australasian Sarcoma Study Group
A national cooperative cancer clinical research group that coordinates large-scale multi-centred sarcoma trials. ASSG houses ‘Sarcoma Australia’ – a collaborative of community organisations that provide support and information for people with sarcoma
- Telephone: 1800 177 657
Beyond Blue
Information on depression, anxiety and related disorders, available treatment and support services
- Telephone: 1300 22 4636
- Website
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
- Website
Cancer Council
A confidential telephone support service for people affected by cancer that provides 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
Cancer Voices Australia
An alliance of cancer consumer organisations that works together on national issues for people affected by cancer
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
- Website
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 Sarcoma Study Group
A national cooperative cancer clinical research group that coordinates large-scale multi-centred sarcoma trials
- Telephone: 1800 177 657
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
eviQ
Clinical information resource providing health professionals with current evidence-based,
peer maintained, best practice cancer treatment protocols and information relevant to the Australian clinical environment
National Health and Medical Research Council
Information on clinical practice guidelines, cancer prevention and treatment
