| The Cancer Support Group ACT Eden Monaro's Own |
(02) 6297 1261 |
admin@thecancersupportgroup.org.au |
21 Cooma Street, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 |
http://thecancersupportgroup.org.au |
Provides financial assistance and support to cancer patients, carers and family residing with them within the ACT and Queanbeyan. |
| Leukaemia Foundation |
(02) 6286 9954 |
info@leukaemia.org.au |
John James Village-Rusden St, Garran ACT 2605 |
http://www.leukaemia.org.au |
Provides support and information for people with Leukaemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma & Related Blood Disorders |
| Cancer Council ACT |
(02) 6257 9999 |
reception@actcancer.org |
5 Richmond Avenue, Canberra Airport ACT 2609 |
http://www.actcancer.org |
Provides information, support, research, education around cancer in the Canberra region. |
| Clare Holland House |
(02) 6264 7300 |
no email provided. |
5 Menindee Drive, Barton ACT 2600 |
http://www.clarehollandhouse.com.au |
Provides assistance and support to people who suffer from life limiting/chronic conditions either at home or in hospice services. |
| Canteen |
(02) 6101 2207 |
act@canteen.org.au |
Level 1, 12 Albany Street, Fyshwick 2609 ACT |
https://www.canteen.org.au |
Provides support and assistance for young people (12-25) who have been diagnosed or have a parent or sibling with cancer. Also provides grief counselling. |
| Bosom Buddies |
0406 376 500 |
bosombuddies@shout.org.au |
Pearce Community Centre, Building 1, Collett Place, Pearce ACT 2607 |
http://www.bosombuddies.com.au |
Provides support and assistance for people who have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer |
| MND NSW |
1800 777 175
(02) 6286 9900 |
admin@mndnsw.asn.au |
Pearce Community Centre, Building 1, Collett Place, Pearce ACT 2607 |
http://www.mndnsw.asn.au |
Provides support, information, and research into motor neurone disease for the ACT, NSW, and NT |
| Carers ACT |
1800 242 636
(02) 6296 9900 |
carers@carersact.org.au |
2/80 Beaurepaire Crescent, Holt ACT 2615 |
http://www.carersact.org.au |
Provides support, unpaid care and information for unpaid/family carers in the Canberra region. |
| Prostate Cancer Support Group - ACT Region |
(02) 6161 4135 |
monashmm@bigpond.net.au |
Pearce Community Centre, Building 1, Collett Place, Pearce ACT 2607 |
http://www.prostate-cancer-support-act.net |
Provides support and information for people who have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer |
| Camp Quality |
(02) 6287 3545 |
act@campquality.org.au |
Unit 1, 19-27 Trenerry Square, Weston ACT 2611 |
https://www.campquality.org.au |
Provides support for children and families who are aged 0-13 living with cancer. |
| Kidney Health Australia |
1800 454 363 |
act@kidney.org.au |
no address provided. |
http://kidney.org.au |
Provides information and support for people who have been diagnosed with Kidney disease. |
| Lung Cancer Network |
1800 654 301 |
enquiries@lungfoundation.com.au |
no address provided for ACT. |
http://lungcancernetwork.com.au |
Provides support and information for people who have been diagnosed with Lung Cancer. |
| Brain Tumor Alliance |
1800 857 221 |
btsupport@btaa.org.au |
Pearce Community Centre, Building 1, Collett Place, Pearce ACT 2607 |
http://www.btaa.org.au |
Provides peer support for people who have been diagnosed with a brain tumour. |
| Heart Foundation |
1300 36 27 87
(02) 6282 5744 |
health@heartfoundation.org.au |
Unit 1, Level 1, 17-23 Townshend Street, Phillip ACT 2606 |
https://heartfoundation.org.au |
Provides support, information, and research for heart diseases and conditions. |
| Melanoma Patients Australia |
1300 88 44 50 |
Webform only. http://melanomapatients.org.au |
no address provided. |
http://melanomapatients.org.au |
Provides information and support for people diagnosed with melanoma. |
| Bowel Cancer Australia |
1800 555 494 |
info@bowelcanceraustralia.org |
Level 2, 65 Walker Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 |
https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org |
Provides information and support for people who have been diagnosed with Bowel Cancer. |
| PanCare Foundation |
1300 881 698 |
info@pancare.org.au |
no address provided for ACT. |
https://www.pancare.org.au |
Provides information and support for people who have been diagnosed with Pancreatic, Oesophageal and Stomach Cancer. |
| Kids Helpline |
1800 55 1800 |
counsellor@kidshelpline.com.au |
no address provided. |
https://kidshelpline.com.au |
Provides counselling and support for young people aged 5-25 |
| ACT Health Cancer Counselling |
(02) 6207 9977 |
no email provided. |
no address provided. |
http://www.health.act.gov.au |
counselling service for people who have been diagnosed with or are affected by cancer. |
| Lifeline |
13 11 14 |
no email provided. |
Level 1, 71 Northbourne Ave Canberra City ACT 2601 |
http://www.act.lifeline.org.au |
Provides 24 hour telephone counselling support for people in crisis. |
| Advanced Care Planning |
1300 208 582 |
acp@austin.org.au |
N/A |
http://advancecareplanning.org.au |
Information portal to help people in creating advanced care plans and the benefits in creating a plan. |
| Be My Voice |
(02) 6287 8099 |
Webform only. http://www.bemyvoice.com.au |
N/A |
http://www.bemyvoice.com.au |
Information portal for the ACT regarding setting up a advanced care plan. |
| ACT Health ACP Information (Respecting Peoples Choices) |
(02) 6244 3344 |
rpc@act.gov.au |
N/A |
http://www.health.act.gov.au |
Government page with steps on how to complete an advanced care plan in the ACT. |
| Start2Talk |
1800 100 500 |
Webform only. http://start2talk.org.au |
no address provided. |
http://start2talk.org.au |
National information portal for advanced care plans. |
| The Power to Choose - Guide to completing an Enduring Power of Attorney |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
http://cdn.justice.act.gov.auf |
PDF booklet provided by the ACT government with information about creating a Enduring Power of Attorney. |
| Dying to Talk
(Palliative Care Australia) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
http://dyingtotalk.org.au |
Dying to Talk encourages Australians of all ages and levels of health to talk about dying. Also provides discussion starters to help in having the conversation about dying. |
| Australian Taxation Office - Estate Planning |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
https://www.ato.gov.au |
Government page with information about estate planning prior to end of life. |
| Morgans |
(02) 6232 4999 |
CReception@Morgans.com.au |
Level 1, 25 Napier Close, Deakin ACT 2600 |
https://www.morgans.com.au |
Provides Financial/Estate Planning for people at end of life. |
| Mobility Matters |
1300 726 906 |
Webform Only. http://www.mobilitymatters.com.au |
21-23 Townsville Street, Fyshwick ACT 2609 |
http://www.mobilitymatters.com.au |
Retailer with equipment for in home care and mobility needs. |
| World Of Wellbeing |
02 6260 4774 |
info@worldofwellbeing.com.au |
Level 2, Suite 9, 16 Wilbow St Philip, ACT 2606 |
http://worldofwellbeing.com.au |
Provider of Oncology massage in the ACT. |
| Public Trustee and Guardian |
(02) 6207 9800 |
Webform only. https://www.ptg.act.gov.au |
221 London Circuit (Cnr London Crct-Nangari St) Canberra City |
https://www.ptg.act.gov.au |
Provides Will, Power of Attorney, Financial management, and admin services/information for the Canberra region. |
| Capital Complementary Therapies Centre |
(02) 6174 1834 |
info@cctcentre.com.au |
Unit 69, Level1, 10 Lonsdale Street, Braddon,Canberra, ACT 2612 |
http://www.cctcentre.com.au/wp2/ |
Provider of complementary therapy including cancer support in the ACT |
| R & R Respite Services |
02 6258 1060 |
rrrespite1@optusnet.com.au |
3 Daley Crescent Fraser ACT 2615 |
http://www.rrrespite.com.au |
home respite care services in the ACT. |
| Commonwealth Respite and Care Link Centres |
1800 052 222
1800 059 059 |
no email provided. |
N/A |
https://www.dss.gov.au |
information regarding government funded call centre to put carers in touch with respite services in their area. |
| Community Options |
02 6295 8800 |
admin@communityoptions.com.au |
Block E, CIT Woden Campus, Ainsworth Street, Phillip ACT |
http://www.communityoptions.com.au |
Provides in home respite care for people with life limiting illnesses. |
| Villagio Sant Antonio |
02 62551794 |
reception@villaggio.com.au |
35 Burkitt Street, Page, ACT 2614 |
http://www.villaggio.com.au |
Provides in centre respite/day services in the ACT based on the Northside. |
| BaptistCare |
1300 275 227 |
ask@baptistcare.org.au |
111 Carnegie Crescent Red Hill ACT 2603 |
https://baptistcare.org.au |
Provides in centre day respite services. |
| Maya's Rest |
No phone number provided |
Webform only. http://www.mayasrest.com |
11 Buckley Rd, Marchmont NSW 2582 |
http://www.mayasrest.com |
Provides respite for end of life care pastients who are children as well as accomodation for families grieving a child. |
| Pets & Positive Ageing |
0427 975 500 |
secretary@petsandpositiveageing.com |
no address provided |
https://www.petsandpositiveageing.com |
Provides information to older Australians about aged accommodation that allows people to live alongside their pets. |
| St Andrews Village |
(02) 6283 4999 |
info@sav.org.au |
95 Groom Street |
http://www.sav.org.au |
Provides in centre respite/day services in the ACT based on the Southside |
