Cancer Connect

Cover of our Cancer Connect brochureTalk to someone who understands what you're going through and knows what it's like to have cancer affect their life and their loved ones.

"My volunteer made me feel I wasn't alone."

Call our Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20 (Mon. to Fri. 8.30am to 6pm, local call costs) and ask about our Cancer Connect program. You'll be linked with a trained volunteer who's had a similar cancer experience to you in terms of cancer type, cancer treatment, age and family circumstances.

It's free and confidential.

All volunteers are trained and supported by staff from our Cancer Council Helpline. They can offer emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer.

Cancer Connect is available for:

  • people diagnosed with any type of cancer
  • family and friends of someone with a cancer diagnosis
  • cancer survivors
  • people with a higher genetic risk of developing cancer
  • those diagnosed with blood or bone marrow cancer

A selected volunteer will give you a call at home when it's convenient. Support is available at any stage throughout the cancer experience - at diagnosis, during or after treatment.

We can link people all over Victoria with more than 160 volunteers who've had a range of cancer experiences.

Link me with this service...

To connect, simply submit your details online with our Cancer Connect Registration Form.

Blood & bone marrow cancer support

Dr Amanda Hordern talks about this specialised support program.

Family Cancer Connect

Family Cancer Connect is a phone peer support service that puts people in touch with others who've had a similar cancer experience.

Support for gene carriers

Dr Jefford talks about the need for our world-first support phoneline.

Volunteer with Cancer Connect

Share your experiences with others and make a difference.

Cancer Connect evaluated

A program evaluation presented at several conferences in 2006.

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Updated: 26 Feb, 2010