Wig service

Many people find that a well-fitted wig gives them more self-confidence during cancer treatment.

Our wig service is free, private and personalised. We offer an extensive range of synthetic wigs along with headscarves, beanies and cotton caps.

A friendly cancer nurse will help you choose a flattering wig, fit it correctly and give you advice on wig maintenance and care. You're very welcome to bring someone to your appointment for extra support.

Visit us by making an appointment

Our Wig Service is made available by appointment only. To make a time to see us or get more information, call 13 11 20 or email askanurse@cancervic.org.au.

We also welcome enquiries from family and friends.

We're located at 615 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. The wig service is open Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm.

If you live in regional Victoria and cannot get to us easily, we offer a mail order wig service.

For more information in your own language using an interpreter, call 13 14 50 and ask to speak to Cancer Council Victoria.

"I want to take this opportunity to thank you for providing this invaluable service free to cancer patients. Believe it or not, the first wig I chose was ‘the one', it made me feel safe a secure going out into the outside world after I lost my hair. The cancer nurse who looked after me was just wonderful and I left feeling more confident about my cancer journey." - Ruth, Wig Service Client

Styling headwear with confidence

If you are experiencing cancer-related hair loss, watch tips from experts Dr. Susan Carland and Dianne Haynes on wearing and styling a headscarf or wig.

Support our wig service

We happily accept the following items in good, clean condition:

• synthetic wigs
• head scarves
• beanies and cotton caps

You can drop your donated items into our wig service or post them to:

Wig Service
Cancer Council Victoria
615 St Kilda Road Melbourne
VIC 3004

Please include contact details with your donation.

Other ways you can help

While we don't accept hair donations or offers to make wigs, there are other important ways you can help:

• Start a fundraiser. Ask friends, family and colleagues to donate towards you shaving or cutting your hair.
• Donate to Cancer Council Victoria . Your donation will help us buy more wigs for those who face cancer in future.

To find out more about supporting or using our wig service call 13 11 20 or email askanurse@cancervic.org.au.