The Cancer Council's Cancer Helpline – 13 11 20
The Cancer Helpline is a free, confidential telephone information and support service run by Cancer Councils in each state and territory. Specially trained staff can answer questions about all aspects of cancer, including prevention, early detection, and treatment. They can also assist with practical and emotional support and advise callers about specific services appropriate to their needs and location.
Call The Cancer Council's Cancer Helpline on 13 11 20 (cost of a local call from anywhere in Australia) between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Some states have extended hours, some have health professionals on staff, and some have multilingual services.
Men's Line Australia – 1300 789 978 or www.menslineaus.org.au
Provides telephone counselling, information and referral for men
to help manage the challenges encountered when they face disruptions
to their family life or primary relationships.
Embrace Life,
Cancer Counselling - 0414 376566 or www.embracelife.com.au
David Sokol, a male counsellor who focuses on all aspects
of loss. Having supported his own wife through her terminal fight
with cancer, his training and experience can make your journey much
less daunting. Many of his clients are men who find it so much easier
to relate to a male counsellor.
Lifeline – 13 11 14
24 hour telephone helpline.
www.myparentscancer.com.au
An interactive website for 13-19 year olds who have a parent with
cancer, the site tells them “you are not alone” and
helps young people understand the emotions they may be experiencing.
National Breast
and Ovarian Cancer Centre - Freecall – 1800 624 973 or www.nbocc.org.au
Resources for consumers and health practitioners, including CDs
and audio tapes for men titled ‘When the woman you love has
early breast cancer’ and ‘When the woman you love has
advanced breast cancer.’
Beyond
Blue - www.beyondblue.org.au
Community awareness campaign designed to reduce the stigma associated
with depression and to promote help-seeking behaviour.
National Association for Loss and Grief (NALAG) Support Group – (02) 9988 3376
Bereavement Care Centre – 1300 654 556 or www.bereavementcare.com.au
Kids Help Line – 1800 551 800 or www.kidshelp.com.au
