Rare Cancers offers practical support services including emotional support, peer support, practical and social support, financial resources and clinical support to people with a rare type of cancer.

Some examples of classified rare caners can be found on the website.

Bowel Cancer Australia is a 100% community-funded national charity dedicated to prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and care, so everyone affected by bowel cancer can live their best life.

Access support networks, patient resources, nutritionists’ nurses and social workers to assist you through treatment.

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) works to ensure that Australians affected by breast cancer receive the very best care, treatment and support appropriate to their individual needs.

Join an online network of other breast cancer patients to ask questions and seek advise, order a free specially designed My Care Kit including a Berlei bra available to any women undergoing surgery for breast cancer and find podcasts and other useful resources on their website.

Canteen is an Australian not-for-profit that provides free and tailored support to young people aged 12-25 who are impacted by cancer. Whether they are dealing with their own diagnosis, a close family member’s cancer or the death of a loved one.

Assistance includes: events and programs designed to connect peers in similar situations, free counselling and individual support, 24/7 online support services for young people and parents, information and resources and specialist support services for young cancer patients.

Head and Neck Cancer Australia is dedicated to providing education and support to people living with Head and Neck Cancer. Find information that helps you to understand your diagnosis/prognosis applicable to your type of cancer.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with blood cancer, we’re here as Australia’s only dedicated blood cancer support service. Our experienced team will help navigate the emotional, physical, and psychosocial challenges of a blood cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

Services include: Online blood cancer support service, accommodation in Perth and other states during blood cancer treatment, transport to and from appointments, information and education services, emotional support services, practical support services (addressing bills, household duty assistance, childcare needs), health and wellbeing support, grief support, support groups and advocacy.

Myeloma Australia is the only Australian myeloma specific not-for-profit organisation. They exist to support, educate, inform, empower and bring hope to people who are living with myeloma, and their loved ones.

They also raise community awareness and understanding of myeloma; educate health professionals involved in the care and treatment of those living with myeloma; advocate for improved patient access to the latest treatments at affordable prices; and facilitate myeloma research in Australia.

Services include: Teal Support Program (free access to specialist ovarian cancer nurses), counselling, carers support, evidence based and specialist support resources, helpline, advocacy to government and other advisory bodies in the ovarian cancer space

Australia’s leading community-based organisation for prostate cancer research, awareness, and support. Offers services including: specialist nurses, telenursing service, counselling, support groups and MatesCONNECT peer support program.

Pancare Foundation is dedicated to improving outcomes for those affected by upper GI cancers including pancreatic, liver, stomach, biliary and oesophageal cancers.

Contact their free telehealth service for information and cancer care support including: practical support (including some financial aid towards travel, parking and accommodation for remote patients traveling for medical services). The Pancare website includes many resources to assist you through different aspects of your treatment and cancer journey.

Red Kite aids families with children up to and including the age of 18 diagnosed with cancer of any type. The support is flexible, confidential and free to anyone connected to a child with cancer. Available services include: childhood cancer support specialists, support groups and programs, practical information and resources and financial assistance contributions (towards bills, fuel, food and funerals). Partnering with Coles, Red Kite also offers the Dare to Dream Scholarship.

Mummy’s wish helps manage the distressing burden of cancer on mums and their families by providing practical, tailored support during the entire treatment journey. This support gives the gift of time to mums with cancer so they can focus on what’s most important, being a mum.

Subject to funding availability, support may include: care packs, recordable comfort bears for children, cleaning services, healthy meals, grocery and fuel vouchers, counselling and information resources.

Dreams2Live4 makes dreams come true for patients who are living with metastatic cancer (meaning any cancer which has spread), relapsed lymphoma, relapsed leukaemia and high grade brain tumours. Applications can be made online.

The heartfelt aim of The Kyle Andrews Foundation is to bring joy and happiness to children with serious or life-threatening illnesses. They also understand how hard it is to deal with serious illness for families. The camps and holiday homes provide much needed respite for families.