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Support group search
Use the form below to search for cancer support groups in Victoria, or view all cancer support groups.
Please note: Meeting location and contact details are not displayed publicly to protect the privacy and safety of all group participants. Call 13 11 20 for more information about a group.
Approximate locations
Can't find a group that suits you?
If you can't find what you need, try entering a keyword to search the whole record: for example women or stoma or Werribee.
If there are no groups for the specific cancer type you are looking for, consider whether a group without a specific cancer focus would suit you or call 13 11 20 to find individual supports.
We thank Cancer Australia and the Ralph Lauren 'Pink Pony' Grants Program for the funds to develop this search tool.
Questions about cancer?
Call or email our experienced cancer nurses for information and support.
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Information about where cancer starts, how it spreads, common risk factors and symptoms.
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Information about the diagnosis and treatment of different cancer types.
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Learn about cancer treatments and find your local treatment centre.
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Information about genetics, family history and cancer.
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Children, teens and young adults
Information about cancer in children, teens and young adults.
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Learn more about advanced cancer.
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Cancer information for aboriginal communities.
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Learn about common side effects and ways to manage them.
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Learn about common reactions to cancer diagnoses and how to adjust.
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Information about the challenges you may face after treatment.
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Learn about eating well during and after cancer treatment.
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Learn about the importance of exercise including tips and examples.
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Dealing with the ways cancer and treatment may affect your sexuality.
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Understanding grief and ways to live with the loss of a loved one.
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Learn about insurance and tips for managing special occasions.
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Tips for ways to cope with the emotional impact of cancer.
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Learn about cancer and COVID-19, and updates about our support services.
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Speak to a cancer nurse or email a question.
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Learn about the physical and emotional impacts.
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Caring for someone with cancer
Learn more about supporting someone affected by cancer.
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We offer a free, personalised wig loan service.
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Connect with others and participate in our free education programs.
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Information and support programs related to legal and financial matters.
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How to manage a work life and cancer.
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Free short breaks for those affected by cancer and their families.
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A guide to support services available to Victorians affected by cancer.
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Cancer information and support services for Victorian Aboriginal communities.
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Cancer information and support services for LGBTIQ+ communities.
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Early detection offers one of the best chances of cure.
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Cut down on alcohol to reduce your risk of cancer.
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Convincing evidence links obesity to various cancers.
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We recommend a healthy body weight, regular exercise and a healthy diet.
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It's preventable but nearly 2,000 Australians die of skin cancer each year.
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Each year 15,000 Australians are diagnosed with smoking-related cancer.
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Evidence links physical activity to reduced breast and colon cancer risk.
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Tips to cut your cancer risk in the workplace.
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We're working to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
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Cancer information and support services for LGBTIQ+ communities.
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Get the latest cancer research news.
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Scientific work funded in universities, hospitals and research institutes.
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Find out how we help patients access clinical trials.
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Search the vast number of projects we've been involved in over the years.
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Team of researchers who have expanded our understanding of cancer.
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Improving survival for less common and low survival cancers.
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Research ethics and guidelines
Learn about our research ethics and research practice guidelines
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McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer
Find out how we use the law to prevent cancer and to protect people affected by it.
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We register details of all cancer diagnoses to keep statistics.
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Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer
Learn more about the centre and its work.
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Learn more about the centre and its work.
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VicHealth Centre for Tobacco Control
Learn more about the centre and its work.
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Support our work including research, cancer support and prevention.
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A gift of hope for generations to come.
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Find a fundraising event to suit you.
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Join the fight against cancer and volunteer with us.
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Share your story to help others, give back and be heard.
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Learn more about philanthropy at Cancer Council Victoria.
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There are many ways corporates can support our work.
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Fund a specific type of cancer research and earn a research award.
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Create a lasting space to remember your loved one or give in memory.
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Make a lasting contribution when you celebrate your next special occasion.
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Give a cancer patient some time away in your holiday home.
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Cancer Council’s online store offers ultimate sun protection solutions.
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Learn about cancer and COVID-19, and support services for your patients.
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Read our latest news for health professionals.
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Request a call back from a cancer nurse for one of your patients or carers.
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Order a limited number of our free booklets and brochures.
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Education programs for people who work in a healthcare setting.
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Information for Nurse Cervical Screening providers.
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Review of the Pathways (formerly Patient Management Frameworks).
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Network of specialist health care professionals.
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Resources and support for Community Health Professionals.
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Medical guides for specific cancers.
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Referral information for legal and financial assistance programs.
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To support nutritional management of oncology patients.
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Resources and support for general practice.
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Addresses, phone numbers, parking and public transport information.
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Our strategic plan, outlining our mission, values, goals and priorities.
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News from Cancer Council Victoria and stories of those affected by cancer.
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See what we spent our money on in 2019.
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Interested in a career with Cancer Council Victoria? Find out more.
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Latest media releases and contacts for media liaison.
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Influencing law and policy to improve cancer outcomes for all Victorians.
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Find out about our governance and our board.
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Annual review, newsletters, booklets, information sheets and videos.
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View our annual reviews which demonstrate our achievements each year.
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Snapshots of people and events from our long history.
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Culturally diverse communities
We work to reduce the impact of cancer in diverse communities.
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Our Melbourne-based retail shop is now permanently closed. To purchase our products, visit www.cancercouncilshop.org.au.
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