Find Someone to Talk to
Many people and their families often feel fearful and anxious about their diagnosis and impending treatment. Knowledge and support are important in coping with these fears. All hospitals have members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) who are available to assist in supporting patients and their families during this time. Social workers who specialise in oncology are available at all major hospitals across Australia and offer a range of services such as individual, family and group counselling; education and information; advocacy; and can assist in providing community referrals. The contact numbers below for some of the major support centres.
Australian Cancer Council Helpline
13 11 20 A free, confidential telephone information and support service
Australian Capital Territory
+61 2 6244 2316 Canberra Hospital Social Work Department
New South Wales
+61 2 9382 4910 Prince of Wales Hospital Social Work Department
+61 2 9845 2641 Westmead Children's Hospital Social Work Department
+61 2 9515 6555 Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Social Work Department
Queensland
+61 7 3240 2610 Princess Alexandra Hospital Social Work Department
+61 7 3636 8136 Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane
Tasmania
+61 3 8222 8354 Royal Hobart Hospital Social Work Department
+61 3 6348 7245 Launceston Hospital
Victoria
+61 3 9656 1031 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Social Work Department
+61 3 9656 1744 Victorian Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Service
+61 3 9345 6111 Royal Children's Hospital, Victoria, Social Work Department
Western Australia
+61 8 9340 8222 Princess Margaret Hospital Social Work Department
+61 8 9346 4666 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Social Work Department
Last update: 22-Jul-2011 04:06 PM
