For information about brain cancer or where to go for support call Cancer Council 13 11 20.
Qualified cancer nurses can answer your questions about the effects of cancer, explain what will happen during treatment or link you to support groups and other community resources.
American Brain Tumor Association
Provide support and resources for brain tumour patients and caregivers
• Website: www.abta.org/
Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre
Has general and tumour-specific information, primarily focussed on the post-treatment survivorship phase
• Telephone: +61 3 9656 5207
• Website: www.petermac.org/cancersurvivorship
Cancer Council (operated by Cancer Council Victoria)
A confidential telephone support service for people affected by cancer providing information on treatment, cancer support groups and other community resources
• Telephone: 13 11 20 (Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 5.30 pm)
• Website: www.cancervic.org.au
National Health Services Directory
A directory providing information on local hospital and community services
• Website: www.nhsd.com.au
beyondblue: the national depression initiative
Information on depression, anxiety and related disorders, available treatment and support services
• Telephone: 1300 22 4636
• Website: www.beyondblue.org.au
The Brain Foundation
A charity funding world-class research Australia-wide into neurological disorders, brain disease and brain injuries
• Website: www.brainfoundation.org.au
Cancer Voices Australia
Cancer Voices Australia is an alliance of cancer consumer organisations which works together on national issues for people affected by cancer
• Website: www.cancervoicesaustralia.org
NEMICS A common path: High grade glioma
Videos offering support and advice from people who have been through cancer.
• Visit: www.youtube.com/c/ACommonPathCancersupportandadvice
The Brain Tumour Alliance Australia
Information resources and support for newly diagnosed patients and their families.
• Telephone: 1800 857 221 (free call number for peer support)
• Website: www.btaa.org.au
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: www.canceraustralia.gov.au
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: www.caresearch.com.au
Clinical versions of the optimal care pathways have been developed for clinicians and general practitioners www.cancer.org.au/OCP