national cancer organisations

Finding the right information can sometimes be difficult. There are many options and ways to approach your cancer treatment, health and well-being. There are many sources of support online, find out more through these links.

Cancer Australia

Cancer Council Queensland

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

Leukaemia Foundation

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with blood cancer, we’re here as Australia’s only dedicated blood cancer support service. Our experienced team will help navigate the emotional, physical, and practical challenges of blood cancer.

We understand that a blood cancer diagnosis can have a huge impact on every aspect of your daily life.

Our Blood Cancer Support Coordinators are with you for every step: from diagnosis, treatment, recovery, end-of-life care and bereavement.

The Leukaemia Foundation

Lung Foundation Australia

Since 1990, Lung Foundation Australia has paved the way as Australia’s leading organisation for lung health. We remain dedicated to creating better lung health for all Australians, improving the lives of those living with or impacted by lung disease and lung cancer.

Lung Foundation Australia: Together We’re Making A Difference

Breast Cancer Network Australia

PalAssist

PalAssist is a service that is free for anyone who has a life limiting illness or condition, and/or their families and carers (subject to any costs that may be imposed by a client’s telephone service provider for 1800 number calls).

Home Page – PalAssist

Carers QLD

Carers Queensland is the peak body representing unpaid family and community carers in Queensland.

Carers, the people they care for and their families are at the centre of everything we do; as such, we support self-directed services.

We encourage your personal growth and empowerment and we work with you to improve your quality of life.

We provide hands-on support to carers through our regional offices across Queensland, working in close collaboration with carers, other state and territory Carers Associations and strategic partners.

Home – Carers Queensland

Brain Foundation

The Brain Foundation supports critical research across all areas of neurology, advancing diagnoses, treatments, and patient outcomes.

 

Brain Foundation – Brain Diseases and Disorders Research in Australia

Bowel Cancer Australia

Bowel Cancer Australia is dedicated to championing what matters most to people impacted by bowel cancer and empowering everyone affected to live their best life.

We are committed to challenging perceptions, overcoming barriers, and creating meaningful change across the care continuum through advocacy, awareness, and integrated research to improve access to personalised treatments and patient-centred care.

Since 2011, Bowel Cancer Australia has provided a well-established national specialist telehealth support service tailored to the unique needs of people impacted by bowel cancer through our Bowel Care Nurses, Nutritionists, and Psychosocial Support services as well as our Peer-to-Peer and The Movement support programs.

Bowel Cancer Australia – Awareness, Support & Research

Mummy's wish

Mummy’s Wish is an initiative of Rare Cancers Australia that provides tailored and practical support for mums diagnosed with cancer who have young children.

We help to manage the distressing burden of cancer on mums and their families by offering information and resources including care packs, recordable comfort bears, educational books, counselling sessions, and financial support where needed.    

This support gives the gift of time to mums with cancer so they can focus on what’s most important – being a mum.  

Practical Support for Mums with Cancer – Mummy’s Wish

Melanoma Australia

A melanoma diagnosis can be a confusing and traumatic time for you and your loved ones, so we want to provide you with knowledge and support.

Melanoma Diagnosis

Redkite

We’re childhood cancer support specialists. You can talk to us about anything and everything.

Redkit Support ProgramsOur support is flexible, confidential and free to anyone connected to a child with cancer. You can connect with us whenever and however works best for you, and for as long as you want or need.

Emerging evidence highlights that regular exercise before, during and/or following cancer treatment decreases the severity of other adverse side effects and is associated with reduced risk of developing new cancers and comorbid conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis

COSA