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About 125,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in Australia each year. With population growth and aging this is set to rise to 150,000 new cases each year by 2020.1 in 2 Australian men and 1 in 3 Australian women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia. (Source: Cancer Council Australia)
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National Organisations New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western AustraliaNational Organisations (25 links)
- Cancer Australia
Cancer Australia
The federal government agency established to help reduce the impact of cancer for all Australians. The Website includes extensive information about cancer, healthy living, clinical best practice and other resources. - Cancer Council Australia Cancer Council Australia
Cancer Councils are the leading independent funders of cancer research in Australia. They also raise awareness and provide information, support and advocacy. - Cancer Council Helpline - 13 11 20 Cancer Council Australia
Call 13 11 20. a free, confidential telephone information and support service run by Cancer Councils in each state and territory of Australia. - Australasian Lung Cancer Trials Group ALTG
ALTG is a multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to reducing the incidence, morbidity and mortality of lung and other thoracic cancers and improving the quality of life of these patients, carers and families in Australia and New Zealand through the coordination and facilitation of high quality clinical research. - Australian Association of Smoking Cessation Professionals AASCP
AASCP promotes optimal smoking cessation practice in Australia by trained health professionals incorporating evidence-based practice with an ongoing learning o/CPD. - Australian Cancer Trials Australian Government
Searchable database of the latest clinical trials in cancer care, including data from the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry and US ClinicalTrials.gov. Includes a glossary explains what clinical trials are. - Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation ACCF
- Australian Familial Pancreatic Cancer Cohort Australian Pancreatic Cancer Genome Initiative (APGI)
Registry and research study. - Australian Mesothelioma Registry AMR
AMR monitors all new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed from 1st July 2010 in Australia. In addition, information about asbestos exposure is collected from people with mesothelioma through the Postal Questionnaire and telephone interview. - Australian Oncology Social Work Inc. OSWA
A non-profit, incorporated national organisation dedicated to the enhancement of psychosocial services to people with cancer and their families. Created in 2004 by social workers. - Australian Prostate Cancer Research Australian Prostate Cancer Research
A national research organisation that partners with leading institutions to develop, fund and deliver national research programs. - Australian Thyroid Foundation Australian Thyroid Foundation
A member-based organisation, with membership fees and donations used to support and educate members with the most up-to-date, research, treatment and medications. - BreastScreen Australia Program Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
A national screening programme established in 1991 targeted at well women without symptoms aged 50-69. - Cancer Nurses Society of Australia CNSA
A professional membership-based organisation founded in 1998. - Clinical Oncological Society of Australia COSA
A national body representing multidisciplinary health professionals whose work encompasses cancer control and care in Australia. - Fanconi Anaemia Australia Fanconi Anaemia Australia Ltd
A public organisation founded in 2006 to provides a variety of support services to families suffering Fanconi Anaemia, in addition to providing broad-based education doctors, carers, families and the general public. - Leukaemia Foundation of Australia Leukaemia Foundation of Australia
- Medical Oncology Group of Australia MOGA
The peak representative body for medical oncologists in Australia, founded in 1979. - National Health and Medical Research Council NHMRC
A national body for supporting health and medical research; for developing health advice for the Australian community, health professionals and governments; and for providing advice on health and medical research. - NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre National Health and Medical Research Council
Established in 1988, the centre supports clinical trials, including international collaboration on trials. Located at the University of Sydney. - Ovarian Cancer Australia Ovarian Cancer Australia
A national organisation, incorporated in 2001, which aims to support, educate, advocate, and promote research. The website includes extensive information about ovarian cancer and details of local support groups. - Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
A registered charity, founded in 1996, dedicated to reducing the impact of prostate cancer by promoting and funding research, awareness and education programs, and providing evidence-based information and resources, support groups and Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses. - Skin & Cancer Foundation Australia Skin & Cancer Foundation Australia
A not-for-profit organisation providing a full range of services for the diagnosis and management of skin conditions, including skin cancer. - Think Pink Foundation Think Pink Foundation
An independent, volunteer based charity whose focus is to raise funds to provide financial and emotional support, information and counseling for breast cancer patients. - Youth Cancer CanTeen
YouthCancer.com.au has been developed by CanTeen as part of the Youth Cancer Networks Program in Australia.
New South Wales (10 links)
- B-Mail - Breast Cancer Email list BreastNet
An unmoderated Email discussion list run by BreastNet / Breast Cancer Institute of New South Wales - Cancer Council New South Wales Cancer Council New South Wales
An independent, non-government organisation. The site includes details of the national telephone helpline, the Foundation's services and cancer information. - Cancer Institute NSW NSW Government
A statewide, government-funded cancer control agency, established in 2003. - Children's Cancer Institute Australia for Medical Research CCIA
CCIA is an independent medical research institute dedicated to research into the causes, prevention, and treatments for childhood cancer. Based in the Lowy Cancer Research Centre, UNSW. - Hereditary Cancer Registry - NSW Cancer Institute NSW
A screening reminder service established in 1990 to provide information and support to people affected by hereditary cancer, their family members, and their doctors in NSW and the ACT. - Lowy Cancer Research Centre University of New South Wales
An integrated childhood and adult cancer medical research institute. - Melanoma Institute Australia Melanoma Institute
Melanoma Institute Australia is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to preventing and curing melanoma through innovative, world-class research, treatment and education programs. The headquarters / Poche Centre are located in Sydney. - New South Wales Central Cancer Registry Cancer Institute NSW
A population-based registry that records all new diagnoses of cancer in NSW residents and all deaths from cancer. - NSW Cancer Survivors Centre NSW Cancer Survivors Centre
A centre dedicated to better understanding and addressing the physical, emotional and practical challenges faced by survivors of adult and childhood cancers. - Westmead Breast Cancer Institute Westmead Breast Cancer Institute
The site includes information on breast health, screening information, research, personal experiences, and events.
Northern Territory (4 links)
- Cancer Council Northern Territory Cancer Council NT
An independent, non-government organisation. The site includes details of the national telephone helpline, the Foundation's services and cancer information. - Northern Territory Radiation Oncology Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre, Tiwi
NTRO, part of the Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre, provides Northern Territorians with access to professional, high quality cancer treatment without the need to travel interstate. - NT Breast Cancer Voice Breast Cancer Network Australia
An advocacy group based in Darwin which aims to improve services and conditions for all Territorians affected by breast cancer. - NT Cancer Plan Department of Health, Northern Territory Government
Queensland (10 links)
- Australian Prostate Cancer Research Centre – Queensland APCRC-Q
One of two disease-specific, consolidated national prostate cancer research centres. APCRC-Q is an initiative between the Queensland University of Technology and the Princess Alexandra Hospital. - Breast and Prostate Cancer Association of Queensland BAPCAQ
A volunteer managed charity dedicated to improving breast and prostate cancer services to people living in rural and regional Queensland by providing grants for the education and placement of nurses, research grants, and rural seminars. - Cancer Council Queensland Cancer Council Queensland
An independent, non-government organisation founded in 1961. The site includes details of the national telephone helpline, the Foundation's services and cancer information. - CanSpeak Queensland CanSpeak QLD
Founded in 2007 CanSpeak QLD is an independent advocacy and support network, developing partnerships with cancer patients, survivors, family members and health professionals. - Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland
A not-for-profit organisation, founded in 1975, dedicated to the care and cure of patients and families living with blood cancers and related disorders. The site includes details of support services and research. - Queensland Cancer Control Analysis Team Queensland Government
QCCA was established in 2004 to support clinician led improvements in the safety and quality of cancer services in Queensland. - Queensland Cancer Registry AIHW
The Cancer Registry maintains a Register of all cases of cancer diagnosed in Queensland since the beginning of 1982. - Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer QCGC
A state-wide service for the management of women with gynaecological cancer working in partnership with Queensland Health. QCGC also has a reseach branch loctaed in the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. - Queensland Institute of Medical Research QIMR
The Institute was established in 1945 by the Queensland Government, its work includes an extensive cancer research programme, and includes the Clive Berghofer Cancer Research Centre. - Queensland Youth Cancer Service Queensland Youth Cancer Service
Provides support for 15-25 yr old patients with a cancer diagnosis receiving treatment at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital and the Queensland Childrens Cancer Centre at the Royal Childrens Hospital.
South Australia (10 links)
- ACRF Cancer Genomics Facility SA Pathology and the University of Adelaide
- Cancer Council SA Cancer Council SA
An independent, non-government organisation founded in 1928. The site includes details of the national telephone helpline, the Foundation's services and cancer information. - Cancer Voices South Australia Cancer Voices South Australia
A advocacy organisation promoting the perspectives and interests of cancer patients, their carers and supporters to health professionals, government and the public and create a balanced public awareness of cancer. - Centre for Cancer Biology SA Pathology and the University of Adelaide
CCB studies the fundamental causes of cancer in order to find new ways to prevent and treat the disease. - Childhood Cancer Association Childhood Cancer Association
A childhood cancer support organisation, dedicated to providing emotional, practical and financial support to families in need in South Australia. - Country Cancer Support South Australia Country Cancer Support South Australia
The website aims to assist rural South Australians who have been affected by cancer, by giving practical information on how to cope and who can help. - South Australian Cancer Registry Government of South Australia
The registry monitors, analyses, reports and makes recommendations on epidemiological, demographic and social indicators for interventions aimed at preventing cancer in South Australia. - South Australian Comprehensive Cancer Consortium SACCC
Founded in 2012 to bring together research and clinical expertise across SA, promote translational research, and ensure the best clinical outcomes for cancer patients living in South Australia. - South Australian Prostate Cancer Clinical Outcomes Collaborative SA-PCCOC
A multidisciplinary group of health professionals comprising urologists, radiation oncologists, nurses and consumers, who undertake clinical prostate cancer and health services research. The site includes extensive prostate cancer information. - Youth Cancer Service South Australia/Northern Territory Youth Cancer Service (SA/NT)
Provides support for for young people aged 15 to 25 years who have recently been diagnosed with cancer.
Tasmania (2 links)
- Cancer Council Tasmania Cancer Council Tasmania
a not-for-profit organisation that works to minimise the incidence and impact of cancer on all Tasmanians through advocacy, raising awareness of cancer prevention and offering advice and support for those living with cancer and their carers. - Support Groups in Tazmania Cancer Council Tasmania
List of support groups and contact information.
Victoria (11 links)
- BreastScreen Victoria BreastScreen Victoria
An accredited part of BreastScreen Australia, jointly funded by State and Federal Governments. The site includes information about screening, services, clinics and a section for health professionals. - Cancer Council Victoria Cancer Council Victoria
An independent, non-government organisation founded in 1936. The site includes details of the national telephone helpline, the Foundation's services and cancer information. - Cancer Services in Victoria Department of Health, Victoria
- Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Melbourne-Austin Branch LICR Melbourne-Austin Branch
Includes details of research, clinical trials, resources, and information for students. - Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
A public hospital, founded in 1950, dedicated to cancer treatment, research and education. There are 5 Peter Mac clinics accros Melbourne and Victoria. - SunSmart - Victoria Sunsmart
Founded in 1980, SunSmart promotes a balance between the benefits and harms of ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure and the links with vitamin D. The site includes educational information for schools, home, and workplace. - Victorian Breast Cancer Research Consortium Victorian Breast Cancer Research Consortium
Established in 1997 this is a consortium formed between eight Melbourne medical research institutes and The Cancer Council Victoria. The site includes details of current and past research. - Victorian Cancer Agency Victorian Cancer Agency
The Agency has been established to facilitate cancer research across Victoria. It aims to streamline research, and its translation into the clinical setting to improve clinical practice and care of cancer patients. - Victorian Cancer Biobank Victorian Cancer Biobank
A not-for-profit consortium of tissue banks, established in 2006, to support research. Supported by the Victorian Government through the Victorian Cancer Agency. - Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre - Project State Government of Victoria
Work in progress to develop a purpose-built facility for cancer research, treatment and care in the Melbourne suburb of Parkville, Victoria. - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Includes divisions of Cancer and Haematology, Development and Cancer, Molecular Genetics of Cancer, and Stem Cells and Cancer.
Western Australia (8 links)
- Breast Cancer Care WA Breast Cancer Care WA
a charity founded in 2000, which provides personalised emotional, practical and financial support and care to people affected by breast cancer in Western Australia. - Cancer Council Western Australia Cancer Council Western Australia
a non-profit / non-government cancer organisation founded in 1947. The site includes details of services, medically reviewed cancer information, and research. - Cancer Support WA Cancer Support WA
Founded in 1984 Cancer Support WA's programs include: cancer wellness courses and seminars; support groups; counselling; complementary therapies; and nutrition, meditation and yoga. - Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (Inc) Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (Inc)
The Foundation was formed in 1983 by parents of children with cancer, concerned supporters and with the support of the children's hospital to establish a childhood leukaemia and cancer research facility in Western Australia. - WA Centre for Cancer and Palliative Care WACCPC
A collaboration between Curtin University and Edith Cowan University undertaking research to improve outcomes for both patients and their family through supportive and palliative care for life limiting illnesses. - WA Clinical Oncology Group WACOG
Formed in 1997 to advise the Cancer Council WA on all clinical aspects of cancer. WACOG also aims to promote and facilitate cooperative studies on cancer. - Western Australian Cancer Registry Government of Western Australia
The site includes statistics from the registry and details of research. - Western Australian Institute for Medical Research WAIMR
This page last updated: 23rd May 2013
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