Cancer Council NSW

Cancer Information

Cancer Council provides trustworthy information about cancer, treatments and coping with the physical, emotional and practical impacts. They also provide support for cancer patients as well as their carers, family and friends.

• Woolloomooloo
• 13 11 20
• Phone or online available

Cancer Council NSW

Cancer Information

Cancer Council provides trustworthy information about cancer, treatments and coping with the physical, emotional and practical impacts. They also provide support for cancer patients as well as their carers, family and friends.

• Woolloomooloo
• 13 11 20
• Phone or online available

Health Direct

Cancer Information

Health Direct is Australia's National Health Service Directory (NHSD). Health Direct provides easy access to trusted, quality health information and advice online and over the phone. For information on Cancer visit the Health Direct website

• 1800 022 222
• Phone or online available

Health Direct

Cancer Information

Health Direct is Australia's National Health Service Directory (NHSD). Health Direct provides easy access to trusted, quality health information and advice online and over the phone. For information on Cancer visit the Health Direct website

• 1800 022 222
• Phone or online available

Sydney Local Health District

Sydney Cancer Survivorship Centre

The Sydney Survivorship Centre at Concord Hospital includes a survivorship clinic for patients with early stage disease, as well as offering regular courses, educational resources, public forums and other events including workshops for people at any stage of the cancer journey.

• Concord West
• 02 9767 5222

Sydney Local Health District

Sydney Cancer Survivorship Centre

The Sydney Survivorship Centre at Concord Hospital includes a survivorship clinic for patients with early stage disease, as well as offering regular courses, educational resources, public forums and other events including workshops for people at any stage of the cancer journey.

• Concord West
• 02 9767 5222

Cancer Counselling Professionals

Find a Counsellor

Cancer Counselling Professionals is an association of Counsellors, Therapists, Psychologists and Social Workers who seek to ease the emotional burden that cancer brings to the patient, their families and carers. In addition to face to face counselling, our members are also available to work with clients nationally through Zoom and by phone.

• Phone or online available

Cancer Counselling Professionals

Find a Counsellor

Cancer Counselling Professionals is an association of Counsellors, Therapists, Psychologists and Social Workers who seek to ease the emotional burden that cancer brings to the patient, their families and carers. In addition to face to face counselling, our members are also available to work with clients nationally through Zoom and by phone.

• Phone or online available

National Cervical Screening Program

Information in the Cervical Screening Test

Find out about the Cervical Screening Test, including how it works and where you can have cervical screening done. The National Cervical Screening Program reduces illness and death from cervical cancer. Women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 74 years of age are invited to have a Cervical Screening Test every 5 years through their healthcare provider.

National Cervical Screening Program

Information in the Cervical Screening Test

Find out about the Cervical Screening Test, including how it works and where you can have cervical screening done. The National Cervical Screening Program reduces illness and death from cervical cancer. Women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 74 years of age are invited to have a Cervical Screening Test every 5 years through their healthcare provider.

Advanced Health Skin Clinic

Skin Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells in the skin, and is the leading cause of cancer in Australia, with almost 2 out of every 3 Australians being diagnosed in their lifetime. Advanced Health Medical and Dental Centre in Bankstown is home to some of Sydney’s leading skin cancer specialists. Our services include the full range of skin checks, mole monitoring, and biopsies. Our skin cancer checks are fully bulk billed for Medicare card holders, making them free for the whole family.

• Bankstown
• 02 8123 0183

Advanced Health Skin Clinic

Skin Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells in the skin, and is the leading cause of cancer in Australia, with almost 2 out of every 3 Australians being diagnosed in their lifetime. Advanced Health Medical and Dental Centre in Bankstown is home to some of Sydney’s leading skin cancer specialists. Our services include the full range of skin checks, mole monitoring, and biopsies. Our skin cancer checks are fully bulk billed for Medicare card holders, making them free for the whole family.

• Bankstown
• 02 8123 0183

Sydney CBD Medical Centre and Skin Cancer Clinic

Detecting skin cancers early is crucial for effective treatment and patient outcomes. A full-body skin check is a comprehensive assessment that plays a vital role in uncovering potential skin issues that may have gone unnoticed. We highly recommend this thorough examination for all our patients. During the 15-20 minute skin check, our experienced doctors will inspect your skin from head to toe, using specialised equipment (dermatoscope) to identify any abnormal skin spots with unusual shapes or colors. To ensure a proper examination, we kindly ask you to undress to your underwear. To facilitate accurate assessments, we ask that you avoid wearing nail polish, makeup, or fake tan when you come in for your skin examination. These products can conceal spots and make them harder to detect, potentially delaying diagnosis and treatment.

• Sydney
• 02 9268 0133

Sydney CBD Medical Centre and Skin Cancer Clinic

Detecting skin cancers early is crucial for effective treatment and patient outcomes. A full-body skin check is a comprehensive assessment that plays a vital role in uncovering potential skin issues that may have gone unnoticed. We highly recommend this thorough examination for all our patients. During the 15-20 minute skin check, our experienced doctors will inspect your skin from head to toe, using specialised equipment (dermatoscope) to identify any abnormal skin spots with unusual shapes or colors. To ensure a proper examination, we kindly ask you to undress to your underwear. To facilitate accurate assessments, we ask that you avoid wearing nail polish, makeup, or fake tan when you come in for your skin examination. These products can conceal spots and make them harder to detect, potentially delaying diagnosis and treatment.

• Sydney
• 02 9268 0133

Family Cancer Clinics

Information on Family Cancer Clinics

Family cancer clinics provide a service for people with a family history of cancer and their health professionals. The service is offered to any family members, whether or not they have been diagnosed with cancer. After assessing detailed information about a family history of cancer, these clinics provide genetic counselling including: information about a person’s risk of developing cancer based on the family history and other relevant factors advice about strategies that reduce the risk of cancer information about early detection of cancer an estimate of the likelihood of carrying an inherited mutation in a cancer predisposing gene if appropriate, the offer of genetic testing for the family

Family Cancer Clinics

Information on Family Cancer Clinics

Family cancer clinics provide a service for people with a family history of cancer and their health professionals. The service is offered to any family members, whether or not they have been diagnosed with cancer. After assessing detailed information about a family history of cancer, these clinics provide genetic counselling including: information about a person’s risk of developing cancer based on the family history and other relevant factors advice about strategies that reduce the risk of cancer information about early detection of cancer an estimate of the likelihood of carrying an inherited mutation in a cancer predisposing gene if appropriate, the offer of genetic testing for the family

Sydney Local Health District

Concord Cancer Centre- Professional Counselling and Therapy

Coming to terms with a cancer diagnosis is a stressful time involving a range of emotional, social and psychological changes. Adjusting to these changes can be a huge challenge for the person with cancer as well as those around them. Some ways we can help: counselling for grief, loss or interpersonal concerns, managing ongoing emotional distress, dealing with reactions to illness such as anxiety or depression, coping with treatment issues such as a fear of needles, pain management strategies, dealing with body image and sexuality concerns, navigating complex relationship dynamics and talking to children about cancer.

• Concord
• 02 9767 5769

Sydney Local Health District

Concord Cancer Centre- Professional Counselling and Therapy

Coming to terms with a cancer diagnosis is a stressful time involving a range of emotional, social and psychological changes. Adjusting to these changes can be a huge challenge for the person with cancer as well as those around them. Some ways we can help: counselling for grief, loss or interpersonal concerns, managing ongoing emotional distress, dealing with reactions to illness such as anxiety or depression, coping with treatment issues such as a fear of needles, pain management strategies, dealing with body image and sexuality concerns, navigating complex relationship dynamics and talking to children about cancer.

• Concord
• 02 9767 5769

Bondi Skin Cancer Doctors

With our 100% BULK BILLED SKIN CANCER CHECKS its easy to set up an annual visit for yourself or your whole family. The Skin Cancer check service is completely free to all medicare card holders. We are very proud to have on staff highly trained doctors with expert knowledge in Skin Cancer Medicine.

• Bondi Junction
• 02 8068 6493

Bondi Skin Cancer Doctors

With our 100% BULK BILLED SKIN CANCER CHECKS its easy to set up an annual visit for yourself or your whole family. The Skin Cancer check service is completely free to all medicare card holders. We are very proud to have on staff highly trained doctors with expert knowledge in Skin Cancer Medicine.

• Bondi Junction
• 02 8068 6493

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse

Lifehouse - Living Room

The LivingRoom is the home of supportive cancer care and integrative medicine at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse. The LivingRoom offers evidence-based complementary therapies as part of the overall package of caner care.

• Camperdown
• 02 8514 0038

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse

Lifehouse - Living Room

The LivingRoom is the home of supportive cancer care and integrative medicine at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse. The LivingRoom offers evidence-based complementary therapies as part of the overall package of caner care.

• Camperdown
• 02 8514 0038

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

NSW and ACT Support Groups

There are three prostate cancer support groups located in the CESPHN region. Concord, St George and at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Visit the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia website for further details.

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

NSW and ACT Support Groups

There are three prostate cancer support groups located in the CESPHN region. Concord, St George and at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Visit the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia website for further details.

Bowel Cancer Australia

Modifiable Risk Factors

Diet and lifestyle choices, as well as screening and surveillance, can influence your bowel cancer risk. Because these are things you can change (modify), they are referred to as 'modifiable' risk factors. Research indicates up to 32% of bowel cancer cases may be prevented by endoscopic screening alone (flexible sigmoidoscopy / colonoscopy) and, when combined with the 5 healthy lifestyle factors* increased to 61%.

• 1800 727 336
• Phone or online available

Bowel Cancer Australia

Modifiable Risk Factors

Diet and lifestyle choices, as well as screening and surveillance, can influence your bowel cancer risk. Because these are things you can change (modify), they are referred to as 'modifiable' risk factors. Research indicates up to 32% of bowel cancer cases may be prevented by endoscopic screening alone (flexible sigmoidoscopy / colonoscopy) and, when combined with the 5 healthy lifestyle factors* increased to 61%.

• 1800 727 336
• Phone or online available

Leukaemia Foundation

Carers and friends

From adjusting to becoming a carer, to resources and everyday tips, we’ve answered your questions about caring for a loved one.

• 1800 620 420
• Phone or online available

Leukaemia Foundation

Carers and friends

From adjusting to becoming a carer, to resources and everyday tips, we’ve answered your questions about caring for a loved one.

• 1800 620 420
• Phone or online available

Cancer Types

Information on All Cancer Types

Evidence-based information about different types of cancer, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, support and statistics.

Cancer Types

Information on All Cancer Types

Evidence-based information about different types of cancer, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, support and statistics.

Home Care Assistance Sydney City and East

The customised care model that Home Care Assistance affords each and every client features highly personalised and flexible care plans designed to meet the evolving needs of older adults Our carers provide support with basic activities of daily living and also have the training and experience to support those living with certain conditions such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.

• Eastgardens
• 02 9158 3880

Home Care Assistance Sydney City and East

The customised care model that Home Care Assistance affords each and every client features highly personalised and flexible care plans designed to meet the evolving needs of older adults Our carers provide support with basic activities of daily living and also have the training and experience to support those living with certain conditions such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.

• Eastgardens
• 02 9158 3880

National Skin Cancer Centres

Skin Cancer Care

At our skin cancer clinics we provide a comprehensive approach to looking after your skin health. Our qualified team works primarily in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, and our experienced doctors are supported by a highly trained team of support staff for your optimal care. Following our vision of a world where nobody dies of skin cancer, we deliver the highest standard of care and save lives every day. Our medical team will provide you with expert advice, utmost skill – and most importantly, peace of mind. We can help you with skin cancer examinations, surgical and non-surgical skin cancer treatments, and wound and scar management.

• Various locations
• Phone or online available

National Skin Cancer Centres

Skin Cancer Care

At our skin cancer clinics we provide a comprehensive approach to looking after your skin health. Our qualified team works primarily in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, and our experienced doctors are supported by a highly trained team of support staff for your optimal care. Following our vision of a world where nobody dies of skin cancer, we deliver the highest standard of care and save lives every day. Our medical team will provide you with expert advice, utmost skill – and most importantly, peace of mind. We can help you with skin cancer examinations, surgical and non-surgical skin cancer treatments, and wound and scar management.

• Various locations
• Phone or online available

GP CanShare

GP CanShare is a collaboration between Central and Eastern Sydney PHN, Sydney Local Health District, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and St Vincent’s Hospital with the aim of enhancing cancer management in primary care. All patients with cancer attending the identified cancer centres have the option of having their care provided collaboratively by a recognised GP and the hospital-based services. Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, St George and Sutherland Hospitals and Kinghorn Cancer Centre.

GP CanShare

GP CanShare is a collaboration between Central and Eastern Sydney PHN, Sydney Local Health District, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and St Vincent’s Hospital with the aim of enhancing cancer management in primary care. All patients with cancer attending the identified cancer centres have the option of having their care provided collaboratively by a recognised GP and the hospital-based services. Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, St George and Sutherland Hospitals and Kinghorn Cancer Centre.

Ovarian Cancer Australia

Support Groups and Networks

Ovarian Cancer Australia holds a number of monthly face-to-face and online support groups for people impacted by ovarian cancer

• 1300 660 334
• Phone or online available

Ovarian Cancer Australia

Support Groups and Networks

Ovarian Cancer Australia holds a number of monthly face-to-face and online support groups for people impacted by ovarian cancer

• 1300 660 334
• Phone or online available

Evoca Women’s Health

We know that at various ages and stages of life, women will seek out a GP with specific experience in women’s health for that extra bit of specialised care. At Evoca, we have handpicked GPs across Australia who are skilled in offering individualised and evidence-based care in all areas of women’s health from contraception, fertility and pregnancy to menopause and everything in between.

• Various locations

Evoca Women’s Health

We know that at various ages and stages of life, women will seek out a GP with specific experience in women’s health for that extra bit of specialised care. At Evoca, we have handpicked GPs across Australia who are skilled in offering individualised and evidence-based care in all areas of women’s health from contraception, fertility and pregnancy to menopause and everything in between.

• Various locations

The Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre

For survivors and carers: survivorship resources and information

The Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre (ACSC) has developed information resources and events to help people move from initial treatment to post treatment and beyond, including those receiving maintenance treatments. While we do not provide clinical advice, we connect with a range of providers to enable improved care.

• Phone or online available

The Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre

For survivors and carers: survivorship resources and information

The Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre (ACSC) has developed information resources and events to help people move from initial treatment to post treatment and beyond, including those receiving maintenance treatments. While we do not provide clinical advice, we connect with a range of providers to enable improved care.

• Phone or online available

St Vincent’s NELUNE Men’s Health Centre

Prostate cancer supportive services

We provide free supportive services and coordinate care for: 1. existing SVHA prostate cancer patient 2. new patient with possible prostate cancer who need diagnostic workup.

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• 02 9359 8008
• Phone or online available

St Vincent’s NELUNE Men’s Health Centre

Prostate cancer supportive services

We provide free supportive services and coordinate care for: 1. existing SVHA prostate cancer patient 2. new patient with possible prostate cancer who need diagnostic workup.

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• 02 9359 8008
• Phone or online available

Dietary Guidelines

Australian dietary guidelines

Advice about the amount and kinds of foods that we need to eat for health and wellbeing.

• Phone or online available

Dietary Guidelines

Australian dietary guidelines

Advice about the amount and kinds of foods that we need to eat for health and wellbeing.

• Phone or online available

Bowel Cancer Australia

Bowel Cancer Australia’s Bowel Care Oncology Social Workers

Bowel Cancer Australia’s Bowel Care Oncology Social Workers support patients and their families who have been affected by bowel cancer, by providing holistic specialist psychosocial care at all stages throughout the care continuum - from diagnosis, treatment, recovery and living beyond bowel cancer, to palliative care and bereavement, depending on your circumstances.

• 1800 727 336
• Phone or online available

Bowel Cancer Australia

Bowel Cancer Australia’s Bowel Care Oncology Social Workers

Bowel Cancer Australia’s Bowel Care Oncology Social Workers support patients and their families who have been affected by bowel cancer, by providing holistic specialist psychosocial care at all stages throughout the care continuum - from diagnosis, treatment, recovery and living beyond bowel cancer, to palliative care and bereavement, depending on your circumstances.

• 1800 727 336
• Phone or online available

BreastScreen NSW (South Eastern Sydney Illawarra)

BreastScreen NSW

All asymptomatic women (cis and trans) aged 40 and over are eligible for a free breast screen. BreastScreen NSW recommends cis women aged 50–74 have a breast screen every two years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are recommended to screen every two years from age 40. Visit information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women for more details. The Helping Mob Live Healthy and Prevent Cancer Toolkit contains tailored information and resources on cancer screening and prevention for the Aboriginal health workforce. BreastScreen NSW recommends trans women and gender diverse people who have been using feminising gender-affirming hormones for five or more years, have a breast screen every two years from aged 50–74, or from the age of 40 for those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. For more information about trans and gender diverse people and breast screening, visit information for trans and gender diverse people. Clients don’t need a referral to have a mammogram, but a recommendation from their doctor to have a breast screen is motivating and can make all the difference.

• Various locations
• 132050

BreastScreen NSW (South Eastern Sydney Illawarra)

BreastScreen NSW

All asymptomatic women (cis and trans) aged 40 and over are eligible for a free breast screen. BreastScreen NSW recommends cis women aged 50–74 have a breast screen every two years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are recommended to screen every two years from age 40. Visit information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women for more details. The Helping Mob Live Healthy and Prevent Cancer Toolkit contains tailored information and resources on cancer screening and prevention for the Aboriginal health workforce. BreastScreen NSW recommends trans women and gender diverse people who have been using feminising gender-affirming hormones for five or more years, have a breast screen every two years from aged 50–74, or from the age of 40 for those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. For more information about trans and gender diverse people and breast screening, visit information for trans and gender diverse people. Clients don’t need a referral to have a mammogram, but a recommendation from their doctor to have a breast screen is motivating and can make all the difference.

• Various locations
• 132050

St George Skin Cancer Centre

At our skin cancer clinic in Sydney (Kogarah), St George Skin Cancer Centre, we provide a comprehensive approach to looking after your skin health. The qualified team works primarily in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, and experienced doctors are supported by a highly trained team of support staff for your optimal care.

• Kogarah
• 02 9587 6033

St George Skin Cancer Centre

At our skin cancer clinic in Sydney (Kogarah), St George Skin Cancer Centre, we provide a comprehensive approach to looking after your skin health. The qualified team works primarily in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, and experienced doctors are supported by a highly trained team of support staff for your optimal care.

• Kogarah
• 02 9587 6033

Carer Gateway

Carer Services & Support

Carer Gateway provides a range of Free services and support just for carers. Services are delivered In person, Online and Over the phone. Carers can get a wide range of help – from free counselling and access to peer support groups, to emergency respite care, home help and equipment. Carer Gateway also offers The Carer Skills courses providing information, insights and practical tips to help carers develop new understanding and skills important in their caring role.

• 1800 422 737
• Phone or online available

Carer Gateway

Carer Services & Support

Carer Gateway provides a range of Free services and support just for carers. Services are delivered In person, Online and Over the phone. Carers can get a wide range of help – from free counselling and access to peer support groups, to emergency respite care, home help and equipment. Carer Gateway also offers The Carer Skills courses providing information, insights and practical tips to help carers develop new understanding and skills important in their caring role.

• 1800 422 737
• Phone or online available

Inner West Skin Cancer Clinic

At the Inner West Skin Cancer Clinic we provide full body skin checks as part of skin cancer screening and surveillance, and prior to an aesthetic laser treatment. Our doctors have over 20 years of experience in treating skin cancer and are trained in the use of dermoscopy which has been shown to increase diagnostic accuracy. They will examine your skin thoroughly and recommend the most appropriate management plan.

• Leichhardt
• 02 8459 0010

Inner West Skin Cancer Clinic

At the Inner West Skin Cancer Clinic we provide full body skin checks as part of skin cancer screening and surveillance, and prior to an aesthetic laser treatment. Our doctors have over 20 years of experience in treating skin cancer and are trained in the use of dermoscopy which has been shown to increase diagnostic accuracy. They will examine your skin thoroughly and recommend the most appropriate management plan.

• Leichhardt
• 02 8459 0010

Cancer Council NSW

Cancer Counselling

After a cancer diagnosis, it is natural to have days when you feel sad or worried. Sometimes a person may begin to feel “stuck” in their distress and feel depressed or anxious. If this is the case for you or someone you care about, it is important to seek help. We offer counselling for individuals or couples who are impacted by cancer. Our professional counsellors understand the many challenges that can occur because of cancer, such as relationship issues, anxiety, grief or fear. They will help you explore these feelings and create strategies so that you are better able to cope.

• 13 11 20
• Phone or online available

Cancer Council NSW

Cancer Counselling

After a cancer diagnosis, it is natural to have days when you feel sad or worried. Sometimes a person may begin to feel “stuck” in their distress and feel depressed or anxious. If this is the case for you or someone you care about, it is important to seek help. We offer counselling for individuals or couples who are impacted by cancer. Our professional counsellors understand the many challenges that can occur because of cancer, such as relationship issues, anxiety, grief or fear. They will help you explore these feelings and create strategies so that you are better able to cope.

• 13 11 20
• Phone or online available

McGrath Foundation

At the McGrath Foundation, we raise money to fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide invaluable support and care to individuals and families experiencing breast cancer. From diagnosis right throughout treatment, McGrath Breast Care Nurses are available to help for free and with no referral.

• 02 8962 6100

McGrath Foundation

At the McGrath Foundation, we raise money to fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide invaluable support and care to individuals and families experiencing breast cancer. From diagnosis right throughout treatment, McGrath Breast Care Nurses are available to help for free and with no referral.

• 02 8962 6100

Sydney Local Health District

Breast Screening

BreastScreen NSW provides free 20-minute screening mammograms to help detect breast cancer early, before it has a chance to spread. Regular breast screening (once every two years) is recommended for women aged 50-74. Women aged 40-49 and 75+ are also eligible to attend. Visit Am I Eligible for a Screening Mammogram? to find out where you sit on the breast screening scale.

• Various locations

Sydney Local Health District

Breast Screening

BreastScreen NSW provides free 20-minute screening mammograms to help detect breast cancer early, before it has a chance to spread. Regular breast screening (once every two years) is recommended for women aged 50-74. Women aged 40-49 and 75+ are also eligible to attend. Visit Am I Eligible for a Screening Mammogram? to find out where you sit on the breast screening scale.

• Various locations

Checking for Skin Cancer

Checking for skin cancer

Cancer Council does not operate or recommend any specific skin cancer clinics or doctors. We recommend that you visit your doctor who can refer you to a specialist, like a dermatologist, if required. Skin cancer clinics may not necessarily offer a higher level of expertise than your doctor. Before deciding whether to go to a skin clinic, it is important you find out about the services offered, fees charged and the expertise of the employees.

• 13 11 20

Checking for Skin Cancer

Checking for skin cancer

Cancer Council does not operate or recommend any specific skin cancer clinics or doctors. We recommend that you visit your doctor who can refer you to a specialist, like a dermatologist, if required. Skin cancer clinics may not necessarily offer a higher level of expertise than your doctor. Before deciding whether to go to a skin clinic, it is important you find out about the services offered, fees charged and the expertise of the employees.

• 13 11 20

Cancer Australia

Follow up Care

Information on the benefits of shared care follow up. Primary care and GPs are well placed to deliver patient-centred, best-practice follow-up care.

• 13 11 20
• Phone or online available

Cancer Australia

Follow up Care

Information on the benefits of shared care follow up. Primary care and GPs are well placed to deliver patient-centred, best-practice follow-up care.

• 13 11 20
• Phone or online available

Look Good Feel Better

Look Good Feel Better workshops are designed to help with managing the physical, psychological and social impacts of cancer treatment. They are open to all Australians undergoing any type of treatment for any type of cancer.

• 1800 650 960
• Phone or online available

Look Good Feel Better

Look Good Feel Better workshops are designed to help with managing the physical, psychological and social impacts of cancer treatment. They are open to all Australians undergoing any type of treatment for any type of cancer.

• 1800 650 960
• Phone or online available

Genetic Screening

Cancer Genetic Screening Services

The Cancer Genetic Service provides information to individuals and their family where there is concern about the family history of cancer. If there is an increased risk of cancer for family members, strategies to reduce the chance of cancer developing and methods of detecting it early are discussed. An appropriate cancer screening program is advised. Sometimes genetic testing is possible to help assess the risk of cancer more accurately. This is offered with genetic counselling to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of genetic testing for the person and their family.

• Various locations

Genetic Screening

Cancer Genetic Screening Services

The Cancer Genetic Service provides information to individuals and their family where there is concern about the family history of cancer. If there is an increased risk of cancer for family members, strategies to reduce the chance of cancer developing and methods of detecting it early are discussed. An appropriate cancer screening program is advised. Sometimes genetic testing is possible to help assess the risk of cancer more accurately. This is offered with genetic counselling to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of genetic testing for the person and their family.

• Various locations

Transport Operators

Local Community Transport Operator Directory

Contact information for transport operators in NSW, including metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail, coach, school bus, taxi, hire car and community transport

Transport Operators

Local Community Transport Operator Directory

Contact information for transport operators in NSW, including metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail, coach, school bus, taxi, hire car and community transport

Cancer Council NSW

Carers

Information on supporting someone with cancer. Practical tips and information for carers, family, friends, workplaces and school communities.

• 13 11 20
• Phone or online available

Cancer Council NSW

Carers

Information on supporting someone with cancer. Practical tips and information for carers, family, friends, workplaces and school communities.

• 13 11 20
• Phone or online available

Sydney Local Health District

Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinators

Dedicated Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinators - one for Men's business, one for Women's business - offering support and care navigation for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients and their families at any point in their cancer journey. The roles of the two Aboriginal Cancer Care coordinators have been co-designed with extensive community consultation.

• 0499 879 840 (Women) or 0499 938 947 (Men)

Sydney Local Health District

Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinators

Dedicated Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinators - one for Men's business, one for Women's business - offering support and care navigation for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients and their families at any point in their cancer journey. The roles of the two Aboriginal Cancer Care coordinators have been co-designed with extensive community consultation.

• 0499 879 840 (Women) or 0499 938 947 (Men)

Cancer Australia

Check Your Cancer Risk

Visit Cancer Australia's 'Check Your Cancer Risk' tool to assess your individual lifestyle choices including weight and diet, physical activity, alcohol consumption, smoking and sun exposure. Find out how you score against the recommendations,, and compare your results with other Australians like you. Once you have assessed your cancer risk using the Check Your Cancer Risk Tool. Find out how you can make healthy changes to your lifestyle behaviours.

Cancer Australia

Check Your Cancer Risk

Visit Cancer Australia's 'Check Your Cancer Risk' tool to assess your individual lifestyle choices including weight and diet, physical activity, alcohol consumption, smoking and sun exposure. Find out how you score against the recommendations,, and compare your results with other Australians like you. Once you have assessed your cancer risk using the Check Your Cancer Risk Tool. Find out how you can make healthy changes to your lifestyle behaviours.

Get Healthy

Get Healthy Service

Get Healthy Service is a free NSW Health program that offers phone and online health coaching to help make lifestyle changes to improve your health. You can connect with health coaches and can get support via the phone email, video call and text. University qualified health coaches can help you with setting and achieving health goals such as: Eating well and staying active, reaching and staying a healthy weight, drinking less alcohol and managing or lowering your risk of illness and chronic disease. The Get Healthy Service is available in languages other than English and a free Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) is available.

• 1300 806 258
• Phone or online available

Get Healthy

Get Healthy Service

Get Healthy Service is a free NSW Health program that offers phone and online health coaching to help make lifestyle changes to improve your health. You can connect with health coaches and can get support via the phone email, video call and text. University qualified health coaches can help you with setting and achieving health goals such as: Eating well and staying active, reaching and staying a healthy weight, drinking less alcohol and managing or lowering your risk of illness and chronic disease. The Get Healthy Service is available in languages other than English and a free Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) is available.

• 1300 806 258
• Phone or online available

National Bowel Cancer Screening Program

National Bowel Cancer Screening Program

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) invites eligible people starting at age 50 and continuing to age 74 (without symptoms) to screen for bowel cancer every 2 years using a free, simple test at home. If found early, more than 90% of cases can be successfully treated.

• 13 11 20

National Bowel Cancer Screening Program

National Bowel Cancer Screening Program

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) invites eligible people starting at age 50 and continuing to age 74 (without symptoms) to screen for bowel cancer every 2 years using a free, simple test at home. If found early, more than 90% of cases can be successfully treated.

• 13 11 20

Leukaemia Foundation

Cancer Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

We produce several information booklets about blood cancer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families. The booklets are primarily visual teaching tools, designed to meet the comprehension needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

• 1800 620 420
• Phone or online available

Leukaemia Foundation

Cancer Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

We produce several information booklets about blood cancer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families. The booklets are primarily visual teaching tools, designed to meet the comprehension needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

• 1800 620 420
• Phone or online available

Bowel Cancer Australia

Peer-to-Peer Support

Peer-to-peer support aims to connect people with others in a similar situation to talk about a challenge, experience or role that they have in common without fear of being judged. Bowel Cancer Australia’s Peer-to-Peer Support Network connects patients and loved ones on a one-to-one buddy basis that enables members to give and receive advice about their bowel cancer experience in an informal and mutually beneficial way. The Network helps to reduce feelings of isolation and allows buddies to learn first-hand from the experiences of someone in a very similar circumstance.

• 1800 727 336
• Phone or online available

Bowel Cancer Australia

Peer-to-Peer Support

Peer-to-peer support aims to connect people with others in a similar situation to talk about a challenge, experience or role that they have in common without fear of being judged. Bowel Cancer Australia’s Peer-to-Peer Support Network connects patients and loved ones on a one-to-one buddy basis that enables members to give and receive advice about their bowel cancer experience in an informal and mutually beneficial way. The Network helps to reduce feelings of isolation and allows buddies to learn first-hand from the experiences of someone in a very similar circumstance.

• 1800 727 336
• Phone or online available

Carers Couch

Behind every cancer diagnosis is a carer. Carers Couch supports unpaid carers to make caring more manageable. Whatever you need, we can guide and connect you to services, solutions and emotional or community support.

• 1300 275 238
• Phone or online available

Carers Couch

Behind every cancer diagnosis is a carer. Carers Couch supports unpaid carers to make caring more manageable. Whatever you need, we can guide and connect you to services, solutions and emotional or community support.

• 1300 275 238
• Phone or online available

Cancer Council NSW

Cancer Prevention

Reduce your cancer risk by making healthy lifestyle choices.

• 13 11 20
• Phone or online available

Cancer Council NSW

Cancer Prevention

Reduce your cancer risk by making healthy lifestyle choices.

• 13 11 20
• Phone or online available

Yarn for Life

Cancer Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Talking about cancer - Yarn for Life is the first national cancer awareness campaign developed for and by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

• Phone or online available

Yarn for Life

Cancer Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Talking about cancer - Yarn for Life is the first national cancer awareness campaign developed for and by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

• Phone or online available

Rare Cancers Australia

If you have been diagnosed with a rare, less common or complex cancer, you are not alone. We are a charity dedicated to rare cancer awareness and support, and understand the unique and complex challenges you may be facing. Our Specialist Cancer Navigators have specific expertise in complicated cancer journeys and are here to help you and your loved ones with information, support and guidance.

• 02 4862 2768
• Phone or online available

Rare Cancers Australia

If you have been diagnosed with a rare, less common or complex cancer, you are not alone. We are a charity dedicated to rare cancer awareness and support, and understand the unique and complex challenges you may be facing. Our Specialist Cancer Navigators have specific expertise in complicated cancer journeys and are here to help you and your loved ones with information, support and guidance.

• 02 4862 2768
• Phone or online available

Cancer Council NSW

Palliative care for young people

Palliative care, also called supportive care, is person-centred care that helps people live as comfortably as possible. It can be used at any stage of advanced cancer – not just at end of life. Palliative care for babies, children and teenagers focuses on maintaining quality of life by managing their physical, emotional, cultural, social and spiritual needs, and supporting the family. Palliative care for young people is provided by health professionals who specialise in the care of children (paediatrics), as well as palliative care experts. It considers the young person’s stage of development, their understanding of their illness and their ability to make decisions.

Cancer Council NSW

Palliative care for young people

Palliative care, also called supportive care, is person-centred care that helps people live as comfortably as possible. It can be used at any stage of advanced cancer – not just at end of life. Palliative care for babies, children and teenagers focuses on maintaining quality of life by managing their physical, emotional, cultural, social and spiritual needs, and supporting the family. Palliative care for young people is provided by health professionals who specialise in the care of children (paediatrics), as well as palliative care experts. It considers the young person’s stage of development, their understanding of their illness and their ability to make decisions.

Breast Cancer Network Australia

Sutherland Shire Breast Cancer Support Group

Our group meets monthly where we have speakers come and talk about different topics and we also have time to share together

• 0407 255 728

Breast Cancer Network Australia

Sutherland Shire Breast Cancer Support Group

Our group meets monthly where we have speakers come and talk about different topics and we also have time to share together

• 0407 255 728

Redkite

Redkite gives families the strength they need to face childhood cancer. Holding it together when your child’s life is in question can feel impossible. Redkite provides the practical, emotional and financial support for families who have a child with cancer aged 18 or under, so you don’t have to face it alone.

• 1800 592 419
• Phone or online available

Redkite

Redkite gives families the strength they need to face childhood cancer. Holding it together when your child’s life is in question can feel impossible. Redkite provides the practical, emotional and financial support for families who have a child with cancer aged 18 or under, so you don’t have to face it alone.

• 1800 592 419
• Phone or online available

Our Mob and Cancer

Cancer Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Our mob’s experience of cancer is unique, strengthened by our culture, our traditions and our connection to family and Country. Welcome to Our Mob and Cancer, developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Here you can find information about cancer, including cancer types, prevention, diagnosis, treatment living with cancer, finding support, clinical trials and much more.

• 1800 624 973
• Phone or online available

Our Mob and Cancer

Cancer Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Our mob’s experience of cancer is unique, strengthened by our culture, our traditions and our connection to family and Country. Welcome to Our Mob and Cancer, developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Here you can find information about cancer, including cancer types, prevention, diagnosis, treatment living with cancer, finding support, clinical trials and much more.

• 1800 624 973
• Phone or online available

Sydney Adventist Hospital

Support Groups

Our cancer support groups are available free of charge for cancer patients, irrespective of where treatment was provided. Contact us for more information or if you would like to join a support group.

• Wahroonga
• 02 9480 9061

Sydney Adventist Hospital

Support Groups

Our cancer support groups are available free of charge for cancer patients, irrespective of where treatment was provided. Contact us for more information or if you would like to join a support group.

• Wahroonga
• 02 9480 9061