Need support - Cancer Council Queensland

Need support

Whether you have been diagnosed with cancer, or have a family member or friend who is affected by cancer, there are times when you may need support. Our professional services and support programs are here to help you.

For more information on the types of support available, please see below.

Our Cancer Council Helpline is staffed by trained professionals with knowledge about cancer and cancer care. They are there to help you with information, support and referrals to other services. Call our Helpline from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday on 13 11 20, or click here to order resources online.

Our Cancer Counselling Service gives people affected by cancer the opportunity to talk through problems and learn new ways of coping.

We are linked to a number of support programs that offer peer support and information to people with cancer and their families and range of informative workshops and seminars .

Our Cancer Connect service provides cancer patients with peer support and information by connecting them with people who have had similar cancer experiences.

Our Breast Cancer Support Service offers support and information by connecting women who have had similar breast cancer experiences.

Our Brain Tumour Support Service provides information, referral and support for people with brain tumours.

Support during treatment is important when a person is diagnosed with cancer. We offer a range of support services for people with cancer.

Childhood, adolescent and young adult support is provided to children or young people who have been diagnosed with cancer or who have been affected by a diagnosis of cancer in the family.

We provide a range of education programs for health professionals, teachers, schools, and the community.

We hold regular awareness events in local communities across Queensland.

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Support programs
We provide a range of programs to support people affected by cancer. Support groups Support groups offer peer support and information for people affected by cancer, their families, and carers. Many people who have attended a support grou...
Support for young people
Support for young adults Seize the Day Study Awards Our Seize the Day Study Awards are financial grants offered to young Queenslanders aged between 16 - 21 years who have been affected by cancer, to assist in their future studies. Childhood supp...
Support for health professionals
Health Professional Groups The Oncology Nurses Group (ONG) is a group for all nurses who care for people with cancer or who are involved in public health cancer control. Oncology Nurses Group (ONG). For more information about the 33rd Annual Onc...
Support during treatment
Emotional and practical support is important during cancer treatment and post-treatment. As well as the Cancer Council Helpline and Cancer Counselling Service, we provide practical support for things such as transport to and from hospital, accom...
Need support
Cancer Counselling Service
Cancer can, at times, leave you feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Counselling can help by giving you the opportunity to talk through problems and learn new ways of coping. There are a range of places you may be able to obtain support and counselling, d...
Cancer Council Helpline
Our Cancer Council Helpline is a free service for all Queenslanders. The Helpline is staffed by trained professionals who have knowledge about cancer and cancer care. If you have questions ...