Support and services
For cancer patients, family and friends
The Cancer Council WA understands cancer may have a significant impact on your life as well as the life of your family. We have developed a range of information, practical and emotional support services to assist you. Our services are all funded by community donations and aim to respond to what clients in Western Australia have told us is helpful.
Services and programs available include:
- Accommodation in Perth : first class subsidised accommodation for country cancer patients and their carers at the Cancer Council's accommodation facilities in Nedlands and Shenton Park.
- Cancer Counselling Service: a professional, yet very affordable service for any person diagnosed with cancer, their family or friends.
- Cancer Support Groups: Cancer Council peer support groups and access to telephone and on-line cancer support groups.
- Complementary Therapies: information on complementary therapies and touch-based therapies that may be used in conjunction with conventional treatment.
- Life Now: meditation, yoga and exercise classes for people affected by cancer.
- Helpline: confidential telephone service that provides accurate, unbiased and up to date cancer information, advocacy and support.
- Look Good…Feel Better: find out about this exciting national program to improve appearance and self esteem of those undergoing cancer treatments.
- Lymphoedema Management Service: find out about this comprehensive, subsidised service for people with, or at risk of lymphoedema.
- Regional and rural support services: find a Cancer Support Coordinator in your area
- Wig Service: find out about wigs, turbans and scarves for loan at no cost.
- Cancer Connect - Peer suppport program for people with cancer, their family and carers
For information on any of the areas of our work or to inquire about other forms of assistance such as practical help (eg cleaning, gardening, transport, babysitting) or financial support, please contact the Cancer Council Helpline.
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