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Advance care planning involves thinking about, discussing with your family and close friends, and possibly documenting what types of health care you may or may not wish to receive - if you become seriously ill and/or unable to speak for yourself.

Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service aim is to provide and improve health outcomes for our local Aboriginal community with a range of culturally appropriate, flexible, reliable, professional and viable health and well being services, to strengthen, nurture, enhance and maintain the overall quality of life of our community members.

Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund Inc. mission is to raise funds to support cancer services in the Albury-Wodonga region to provide quality care to patients and families.

Arthritis Victoria offer an interactive map of health care services, activity and healthy lifestyle services in Victoria.

The Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia Inc.(ADFA) is a not-for profit organisation working to provide support to people living with asbestos related diseases.

Provides information , referral, support and advocacy services for those who develop asbestos related diseases and for their families, workmates and carers.

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is an innovative Internet resource that aims to inform practice and policy in Indigenous health by making research and other knowledge readily accessible.

The Bernie Banton Foundation is a NSW registered, apolitical not for profit organisation with authority to operate in all Australian states and territories offering awareness, education and advocacy relating to asbestos issues. The foundation also offers peer-based support and comfort to asbestos related disease (ARD) sufferers and their loved ones, Australia wide. We act locally though communicate globally with like-minded organisations in an effort to alleviate asbestos exposure and resultant suffering. We have offices in NSW and Victoria, with our Asbestos Awareness and Advocacy Division and our peer-based Mesothelioma and Asbestos Related Support (MARS) Network active throughout Australia.

The Better Health Channel provides health and medical information that is quality assured, reliable, up to date, easy to understand, regularly reviewed and locally relevant.

Bowel Cancer Australia is the leading voice of the bowel cancer community, driving ongoing access to evidence-based, high quality programs, services and treatments that deliver better patient outcomes.

Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) is the only national brain tumour patient and caregiver organisation in Australia.

Information and support service for people affected by gynaecological and breast cancers.

Works to inform, empower, represent and link together people affected by breast cancer.

Camp Quality's purpose is to create a better life for every child living with cancer in Australia. We are committed to delivering national programs that build resilience and optimistic behaviours for all children (0-13 years) living with cancer in Australia.

Cancer Australia was established by the Australian Government in 2006 to benefit all Australians affected by cancer, and their families and carers. Cancer Australia aims to reduce the impact of cancer, address disparities and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer by leading and coordinating national, evidence-based interventions across the continuum of care.

Sources of practical support.

Cancer Connections is a dedicated online support service providing peer-based support and information for people living with and affected by cancer.

Find information by topic or by cancer type.

Produced in consultation with the Aboriginal community to provide information and resources on cancer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Search for local support groups, telephone cancer support groups and online cancer support groups.

Cancer Directory Website provides the Australian community and health professionals with a credible and comprehensive online directory of trusted Australian cancer care publications and resources published since 2008. The Website provides direct links to resources on other websites that meet quality criteria determined by Cancer Council NSW. Over 500 are translated by accredited NAATI organisations into 56 languages.

This directory contains information about services that may be of use to people who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families and carers, as well as health professionals.

Cancer Voices Australia is a national consumer advocacy organisation representing Australians affected by cancer. It aims to ensure the voices of people, their carers and families affected by cancer are heard at a national level. There are also Cancer Voices organisations in most states and territories.

A lot can happen in a hurry when you?re diagnosed with cancer. The cancer care pathways give simple guides to help you make sense of what comes next. They identify specific steps and the recommended care at each stage. They will help you to know what questions to ask your health professionals, to make sure you receive the best care at every step.

Patients, carers and family members can search for the nearest cancer treatment centres (public and private) to gather information to discuss the referral process with their general practitioner and find information about what to expect at the appointment.

CanTeen - The Australian Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer is the national support organisation for young people (aged 12-24) living with cancer.

Information for patients and carers on living with illness, practical advice on how to care, and finding services.

Dealing with cancer and other medical conditions is stressful and it can become hard to remember all the information given by the many different specialists involved in your treatment. To help you remember certain nutrition and speech pathology needs, Peter Mac in collaboration with Western & Central Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service has developed seven short videos, called vodcasts, for you to watch.  They are designed to help you and your family or carer understand and remember the information given to you by health professionals. These vodcasts cover a number of different nutrition and speech pathology areas to help you.

• Module 1: How to administer a syringe bolus feed via a gastrostomy tube (PEG)
• Module 2: How to administer a gravity bolus feed via a nasogastric tube (NGT)
• Module 3: How to administer medications via a feeding tube
• Module 4: Laryngectomy care
• Module 5: How to thicken fluids (Mildly Thick)
• Module 6: How to thicken fluids (Moderately Thick)
• Module 7: How to thicken fluids (Extremely Thick)

Provides a genetic testing and counselling service for people who are concerned that they or their families may have genetic predispositions to cancer.

Hume Region Palliative Care Consortium is an alliance between all the services in the Hume Region that provide palliative care services. The consortium aims to assist palliative care services in the region to provide a best practice service.

Provides practical support to patients and their families to those diagnosed with blood related cancers.

Lung Foundation Australia supports all aspects of lung health from asthma to cancer to COPD. Lung Foundation Australia have a proud history of community education and run a toll-free patient information and support centre with a lung care nurse.

Provides information and support to people with lymphoedema.

Provides information, emotional & practical support to people & families affected by breast cancer.

Melanoma Patients Australia continues to grow in strength and numbers and is now one of the largest melanoma patient advocacy groups in Australia. Melanoma Patients Australia is the only patient driven non profit organisation that offers a national network of support and information to patients, their families, carers, and friends, about melanoma prevention, diagnosis, management and treatment.

The Myeloma Foundation is the only 'myeloma specific' organisation in Australia dedicated to providing support, education, information and research to those affected by multiple myeloma.

The National Breast Cancer Foundation is the leading community-funded organisation in Australia raising money for research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), a not-for-profit alliance of 27 of the world?s leading cancer centers, is dedicated to improving the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of care for patients with cancer. Through the leadership and expertise of clinical professionals at NCCN Member Institutions, NCCN develops resources that present valuable information to the numerous stakeholders in the health care delivery system.

Provides Support and Advocacy for People affected by Ovarian Cancer.

Parkinglook allows you to search for and compare car parks Australia wide. Wherever you're looking for parking in Sydney, Melbourne or the rest of Australia, Parkinglook can help you find the best place to park your car.

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre provides a range of information to assist people with cancer, their families and carers living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis in coping with the physical, emotional and social impacts a cancer diagnosis can bring is provided. Cancer information is developed in partnership with the Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre - a Richard Pratt Legacy and sourced from other trusted organisations and agencies.

Provides support, information and advocacy for men affected by prostate cancer.

Reclaim Your Curves is a registered charity run by a crew of volunteers, created to assist women to plan their life after breast cancer, specifically women seeking breast reconstruction. 

Practical advice and medical information in these pages is sourced from women who have undergone breast reconstruction and from the health professionals who have cared for them.

redkite's support team have years of experience helping young people facing cancer and those close to them gather they information they need. Whether you have a question about the healthcare system, are worried about how to support a family member, or want to talk about ways to manage the challenges of treatment, we're here for you.

The Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd provides a variety of services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Shepparton, Victoria. Rumbalara provides the following services: health services (medical clinic, oral health services, hearing program, social and emotional wellbeing services, and alcohol and other drug services)
family services (providing support and training for parents, and help for children who may require it), housing services, financial and administrative services, justice services (including family violence programs, Youth cultcha program, a night patrol, youth justice services, mentoring, and the Aboriginal community justice panel program), aged care and disability services (home and community care, respite care, and aged care services)

The Albury Wodonga Cancer Foundation Inc. welcomes patients diagnosed with cancer and their families to this web site which has been designed to provide knowledge and information about cancer in general, and also specific services and support organizations available in Albury Wodonga and surrounding communities.

The Albury Wodonga Cancer Foundation Inc. welcomes patients diagnosed with cancer and their families to this web site which has been designed to provide knowledge and information about cancer in general, and also specific services and support organizations available in Albury Wodonga and surrounding communities.

The directory aims to provide an alphabetical listing of Victorian parent and family support groups with a focus on children. All support groups included in the directory are supported by a Royal Children's Hospital clinical specialist.

The Victorian Paediatric Palliative Program aims to ensure children and adolescents with life-limiting conditions and their families receive the best possible palliative care by providing information, advice and support to families and the health professionals caring for them.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Victoria's largest providers of cancer care and treatment, caring for more than 37,000 patients each year.  The hospital's comprehensive cancer services are available to every Victorian in need of cancer care, support and treatment. The service is internationally renowned for clinical trials ranging from early phase studies of experimental therapies to participation in multinational Phase 3 studies.

Information regarding women's cancers.

Villa Maria supports carers in the Hume Region to access carer services and information that is responsive to their needs. Support is also available through education, workshops and counselling.