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LEAP - Womens breast cancer support group
The LEAP Cancer Support Group meets monthly on a Friday afternoon (1pm) at a community venue in Burwood. It welcomes all women affected by breast cancer, though women with advanced cancer or bereaved as a result of cancer may not find the group meets their needs. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, education sessions, relaxation activities, therapeutic activities delivered by qualified practitioners and some fundraising (particularly supporting cancer agencies). Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Aboriginal Yarning Circle
The Aboriginal Yarning Circle is a support group that is open to all Aboriginal people affected by cancer. You do not need to be a Peter Mac patient to attend. The group meets at the Peter Mac Wellbeing Centre every month on a Thursday. To find out more, and to be referred into the group, please call our cancer nurses on 131120
Carers Circle Support Group
The Carers Circle is a support group for people caring for someone with cancer. The person you're caring for does not need to be a Peter Mac patient. The group meets once a month on a Thursday at the Peter Mac Wellbeing Centre. For more information, and to be referred into this group, please call 131120 and speak to one of our cancer nurses.
Chinese Speaking Cancer Support Group - Peter Mac
The Chinese Speaking Cancer Support Group is open to patients and their carers attending Peter Mac for treatment. The group meets online every month on a Wednesday. For more information, and to be referred into this group, please call our cancer nurses on 131120.
Thursday Girls Cancer Support Group Inc.
The Thursday Girls group meets weekly on a Thursday from 10:30am at a community venue in Box Hill South. It is a support group for women with advanced breast cancer, facilitated by qualified and experienced social workers. They run two groups and these are a hybrid model. There is no fixed agenda for group sessions. Topic for discussion depend on what is brought up by the members. There is also a strong social component and after the group members meet up for an informal morning tea. It is free to attend this group. Call 13 11 20 for more information or to be put in contact with the group facilitators.
Mornington Peninsula Womens Cancer Support Group
The Mornington Peninsula Women's Cancer Support Group meets monthly on a Wednesday afternoon (12.30pm to 2pm) at the Bays Hospital. The group receives support from nursing staff at the Hospital. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, education sessions, relaxation and meditation sessions and therapeutic activities conducted by qualified practitioners. The group welcomes women with any kind of cancer and their partners. The group also offers a community freezer for short term meal help for people undergoing treatment and support through a Facebook page. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Breast Intentions
The Breast Intentions Cancer Support Group meets monthly on a Wednesday evening at the Bays Hospital in Mornington. It receives support from breast care nurses at the hospital. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, education sessions, relaxation and meditation sessions and therapeutic activities delivered by qualified practitioners. The group also offers a community freezer to provide meals for people undergoing treatment. It welcomes women with breast cancer, including advanced breast cancer. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting time and address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Pancare Online Grief, Loss and Life Cancer Support Group
This online support group is run by Pancare via Microsoft Teams platform on the second Thursday of the month from 11am to 1pm. This group welcomes those who have lost a loved one from pancreatic and other upper gastrointestinal cancers. To find out more information, and to be put in touch with the group coordinator, please call 13 11 20.
Pancare Online Information and Support Group
The Pancare Online Information and Support Group meets via MS Teams on the third Thursday of the month from 11am to 1pm. These sessions are information based with guest presenters who are specialists in their field. For more information, and to be put in touch with the group coordinator, please call 13 11 20.
Pancare Online Carers Support Group
This Carer's Support Group is run by Pancare and is held online via MS Teams. The group welcomes those who are carers and friends of people with pancreatic or upper GI cancer. For more information, and to be put in contact with the group coordinator, please call 13 11 20.
Pancare Online Patient Support Group
This online group is run by Pancare via MS Teams platform. It is for people with pancreatic or upper GI cancers. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 11am to 1pm. For more information and to be put in touch with the group coordinator, please call 131120.
Pancare Patient Support Group
The Pancare Patient Support Group meets monthly on a Friday afternoon(2pm) at a community venue in Ivanhoe. It welcomes people experiencing pancreatic and other upper-GI cancers. Activities involve peer discussion, education sessions, social activities, relaxation sessions and therapeutic activities. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Westgate Region Prostate Cancer Support Group
The Westgate Region Prostate Cancer Support Group meets monthly on a Monday morning at 9.30am at a community venue in Altona Meadows. The group receives support from Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, education sessions, relaxation activities, therapeutic sessions provided by qualified practitioners and some fundraising. Meetings are free to attend, but donations are accepted. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
South Eastern Prostate Cancer Support Group
The South Eastern Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at 7:00pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at a community location in Dandenong. They typically have group discussion and guest speakers and sometimes have fundraising activities. There is no fee to attend. For more information, including being put in touch with the group leader, please call 13 11 20.
Wimmera Prostate Cancer Support Group
The Wimmera Prostate Cancer Support Group meets in the afternoon of every 4th Wednesday of the month in a location in Horsham. Activities include peer discussion, lunch (participant's own cost) and guest speakers. The group welcomes men who have experienced prostate cancer and their partners or family. Meetings are free to attend (although lunch is at own expense). Call 13 11 20 for more information or to be put in touch with the group leader.
East Gippsland Cancer Support Group (Bairnsdale)
The East Gippsland Cancer Support Group in Bairnsdale meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 6pm at a community venue. It offers an informal and welcoming environment for people touched by cancer. The group shares a light supper and conversation and sometimes has a guest speaker. Some fundraising activities are also conducted. There is a $10 annual fee to cover the cost of sending a newsletter to group members. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Asbestos Council of Victoria/GARDS Support Group - METRO
The Asbestos Council of Victoria/GARDS Support Group - METRO meets monthly on the 2nd Monday of the month at 1:30 at a community venue in Chadstone. The group receives support from the Asbestos Council of Victoria and the Gippsland Asbestos-related Disease Service staff. It welcomes people affected by mesothelioma, silica. mouth, lung and throat cancers as well as their families. Activities include peer discussion, social activities and information. Meetings are free to attend; to join the organisation there is a joining fee of $5 then a yearly charge. The group can organise interpreters for members wishing to attend if notified in advance. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Ringwood Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Ringwood Myeloma Information and Support group meets every 2-3 months from 10am-11:30am on a Thursday at a community venue. Activities include peer discussion (facilitated by a myeloma nurse) and education sessions. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Warrnambool Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Warrnambool Myeloma Information and Support group meets every 2-3 months from 10am-11:30am on a Friday at a community venue. Activities include peer discussion (facilitated by a myeloma nurse) and education sessions. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Portland Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Portland Myeloma Information and Support group meets every 2-3 months from 2:00pm-3:30pm on a Friday at a community venue. Activities include peer discussion (facilitated by a myeloma nurse) and education sessions. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Mildura Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Mildura Myeloma Support Group meets every 2-3 months on a Friday from 10am to 12pm at a community venue in Mildura. Activities include peer discussion, social activities and education sessions from a myeloma nurse. There is no cost to attend meetings. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Swan Hill Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Swan Hill Myeloma Information and Support group meets every 2-3 months from 1:00pm-2:30pm on a Thursday at a community venue. Activities include peer discussion (facilitated by a myeloma nurse) and education sessions. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Ballarat Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Ballarat Myeloma Information and Support group meets every 2-3 months from 10am-11:30am on a Thursday at a community venue. Activities include peer discussion (facilitated by a myeloma nurse) and education sessions. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Ballarat Prostate Cancer Support Group
The Ballarat Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm (except in winter months where the meeting switches to day time) at a community venue in Lake Wendouree. It welcomes men with prostate cancer and their carers. Group activities include peer discussion, sometimes a guest speaker, and then a cuppa and chat. For more information, including the address and to be linked in with the group leader, please call 13 11 20.
Frankston and District Prostate Cancer Support Group
The Frankston and District Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30am at a community venue in Frankston. Activities include peer discussion, social activities and education sessions. The group also receives support from Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Meetings are free to attend, but a cold coin donation is requested to help with providing morning tea. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
Asbestos Council of Victoria/GARDS Support Group
The Asbestos Council of Victoria/GARDS Support Group meets monthly on the last Tuesday of the month at 1:30, and at 7:30 on the third Tuesday evening of the month, at a community venue in Newborough. The group receives support from the Asbestos Council of Victoria and the Gippsland Asbestos-related Disease Service staff. It welcomes people affected by mesothelioma, mouth, lung and throat cancers as well as their families. Activities include peer discussion, social activities (including outings to places of interest locally), education, relaxation and fundraising activities; the GAR the organisation there is a joining fee of $5 then a yearly charge ($11 for employed people and $3 for pensioners and concession holders). The group can organise interpreters DS organisation also loans equipment free of charge to people who need it. Meetings are free to attend; to joinfor members wishing to attend if notified in advance. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Eltham Prostate Cancer Information & Support Group
The Eltham Prostate Cancer Information and Support Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7pm at a community venue in Eltham. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, education sessions, relaxation activities, therapeutic activities provided by qualified practitioners and some fundraising. The group welcomes anyone affected by prostate cancer. Meetings are free to attend, but donations are accepted. Call 13 11 20 for more information, and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
Beaumaris Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Beaumaris Myeloma Support Group meets bi-monthly on a Thursday from 10am to 12pm at a community venue. Activities include peer discussion, social activities and education sessions from a myeloma nurse. There is no cost to attend meetings. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Kew Myeloma Support Group
The Kew Myeloma Information and Support group meets bi-monthly from 10am-12pm on a Thursday at a community venue. Activities include peer discussion (facilitated by a myeloma nurse) and education sessions. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Geelong Myeloma Support Group
The Geelong Myeloma Support Group meets bi-monthly at a venue in Geelong on a Thursday from 10am to 12pm. Activities include peer discussion, social activities and education sessions. The group is supported by staff from the Myeloma Foundation. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Partners and Carers Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Partners and Carers Myeloma Information and Support group meets every 2-3 months from 1:00pm-2:30pm on a Friday and are online via Zoom Cloud. Activities include peer discussion (facilitated by a myeloma nurse) and education sessions. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the video link, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Shepparton Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Shepparton Myeloma Information and Support group meets every 2-3 months from 1:00pm-2:30pm on a Thursday at a community venue. Activities include peer discussion (facilitated by a myeloma nurse) and education sessions. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Mornington Peninsula Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Mornington Peninsula Myeloma Information and Support group meets every 2-3 months from 1:00-2:30pm on a Thursday at a community venue. Activities include peer discussion (facilitated by a myeloma nurse) and education sessions. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Horsham Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Horsham Myeloma Information and Support group meets every 2-3 months on a Friday at 9:30 at a community venue. Activities include peer discussion (facilitated by a myeloma nurse) and education sessions. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Coburg Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Brunswick-Coburg Myeloma Information and Support group meets bi-monthly from 10am-12pm on a Thursday at a community venue. Activities include peer discussion (facilitated by a myeloma nurse) and education sessions. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Bairnsdale Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Bairnsdale Myeloma Information and Support group meets every 2-3 ,months from 12:00-1:30pm on a Thursday at a community venue. Activities include peer discussion (facilitated by a myeloma nurse) and education sessions. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Younger Persons Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Younger Persons Myeloma Information and Support Group meets quarterly on a Thursday evening at a venue in Richmond. They welcome younger people living with myeloma and their families. Activities include peer discussion, education sessions and a light dinner. For more information and to be put in touch with the group leader, please call 13 11 20.
Bendigo Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Bendigo Myeloma Information and Support Group meets every second month on a Wednesday morning in a health service location in Bendigo. They welcome any people with myeloma and their supporters. Activities include peer discussion and education sessions. For more information and to be put in contact with the group leader, please call 13 11 20.
Wangaratta Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Wangaratta Myeloma Information and Support Group meets on a Thursday morning every second month in a community location in Wangaratta. Activities include peer discussion and education sessions. For more information and to be put in contact with the group leader, please call 13 11 20.
Albury Wodonga Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Albury Wodonga Myeloma Information and Support Group meets every second month on a Friday morning in a health service in Albury. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, education sessions and therapeutic activities. For more information and to be put in contact with the group leader, please call 13 11 20
Berwick Myeloma Information and Support
The Berwick Myeloma Information and Support group meets every second month on a Friday morning in a health service in Berwick. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, education sessions (with occasional guest speakers) and therapeutic activities. For more information and to be put in touch with the group leader, please call 13 11 20.
Sunshine Myeloma Information and Support
The Sunshine Myeloma Information and Support group meets in the morning on a Thursday on every second month in a community location in Braybrook. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, educational sessions (and guest speakers) and therapeutic activities. For more information and to be put in contact with the group leader, please call 13 11 20
Warragul Myeloma Information and Support Group Dinner
The Warragul Myeloma Information and Support Group Dinner meets at 6pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month, on alternate months. They meet at various restaurants in the Gippsland area so callers are advised to check ahead for the location for that month. The group is facilitated by a health professional from Myeloma Australia. Please call 13 11 20 for more information and to be put in touch with the group facilitator.
Traralgon Myeloma Information and Support Group
The Traralgon Myeloma Information and Support Group meet at 10am on the 3rd Wednesday of alternate months at a location in Traralgon. Participants can enjoy morning tea, guest speakers and discussions together. For more information, including the exact location, please call 13 11 20 to be put in touch with the group facilitator.
Pink n Teals
The Pink n Teals Cancer Support Group meet every 1st Wednesday evening at 6:30pm at a different location each month. They welcome women with a breast or ovarian cancer diagnosis - those currently with cancer and those living after cancer. They meet in various social settings and have fun, while also offering information and support.
Horsham Friends Abreast
The Horsham Friends Abreast group meets on the first Friday of the month from 11.30am at a community venue in Horsham. It welcomes all women on a breast cancer journey, primarily survivors but also women whose cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Activities include a shared BYO lunch, peer discussion, social activities, education sessions, therapeutic sessions provided by qualified practitioners and some fundraising activities. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Young Ostomates United Inc
Young Ostomates United meets 2-3 times a year as members' needs determine at a venue in St Kilda Road in Melbourne. The group remains in communication with each other through other channels in between meetings to provide support to each other. The group welcomes younger people, including children, with a stoma relating to bowel, colorectal and bladder cancer, among other conditions that may necessitate a stoma. The group is led by a health professional and provides education and peer discussion opportunities for members. Membership fees of $15 ($10 concession) apply; a gold coin donation is requested at social events. Call 13 11 20 for more information and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
Beyond Pink Metastatic (Advanced) Breast Cancer Support Group
The Bellarine Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group meets monthly on a Monday morning at a community venue in Drysdale. Activities include peer discussion, education sessions and social activities. For more information, and to be put in touch with the group leader, please call 13 11 20.
Essendon Prostate Cancer Support Group
The Essendon Prostate Cancer Support Group meets monthly on a Monday evening (7pm) at a community venue in Essendon. It welcomes men experiencing prostate cancer and their families. Activities involve peer discussion, education sessions and awareness raising; fundraising activities are also conducted. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Geelong Prostate Cancer Support Group
The Geelong Prostate Support Group meets on the last Friday of the month at 10am at a location in Geelong. The group welcomes men affected by prostate health issues, including cancer, and their partners. Group activities include peer discussion, social activities, education sessions and public awareness activities. Meetings are free to attend, donations are accepted. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
Bayside Kingston Prostate Cancer Support Group
The Bayside Kingston Prostate Cancer Support Group meets monthly on a Monday morning in the Beaumaris/Mentone area. The meeting welcomes men with any stage of prostate cancer as well as their partners. Activities include education sessions, peer discussion and social activities. A $5 donation is requested to cover morning tea and contribute to a Christmas function. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Ringwood Prostate Cancer Support Group
The Ringwood Prostate Cancer Support Group meets monthly on a Tuesday evening (7pm) at a community venue in Ringwood. It receives support from Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia. It welcomes everyone affected by prostate cancer. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, education and community information sessions. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
Box Hill Prostate Cancer Support Group
The Box Hill Prostate Cancer Support Group meets in the morning of the third Tuesday of the month at a central location in Box Hill. The group consists mainly of men over 50 and their partners. Group activities include guest speakers, discussion and social events. For more information, and to be put in touch with the group leader, please call 13 11 20.
Peninsula Prostate Cancer Support Group
The Peninsula Prostate Cancer Support Group meets monthly on a Wednesday evening (7pm) at a community venue in Mornington. It welcomes men experiencing prostate cancer and their families. Activities involve peer discussion, education sessions and social functions; fundraising activities are also conducted. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Supporting Blokes Cancer Support Group
The Supporting Blokes group offers support to male partners/carers of women with breast cancer. It gives male partners a chance to share experiences, learn coping strategies and gather information. Light refreshments are provided. The group meets every second Wednesday of the month in the evening at a breast cancer health venue in St Kilda Road. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
The Valley Dolls Breast Cancer Support Group
The Valley Dolls Breast Cancer Family Support Group meets monthly on a Thursday evening (6.30pm to 9.30pm) at a venue in Mulgrave. The day of the meeting and location of meeting vary so call 13 11 20 for more information and to be put in contact with the group leader. The group receives support from South Eastern and Valley Private Hospital staff and welcomes women who have been diagnosed with or survived breast cancer and their families. Activities centre on social and education sessions with some relaxation and fundraising activities. Meetings are free to attend but donations are appreciated to cover tea and coffee.
Love & Light Lung Cancer Support Group
This group meets at the Wellbeing Centre at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre on the 3rd Monday afternoon of the month for a group meeting. The group welcomes those with cancer and their carers. Group activities include peer discussion, education sessions and therapeutic activities. Call 13 11 20 for more information and to be connected to the group leaders.
Laryngectomee Association of Victoria Inc - Support Group
The Laryngectomee Association of Victoria Inc. Support Group meets monthly on a Sunday morning (11.30am) at a community venue in South Yarra. The venue is accessible by public transport and includes features such as accessible toilets, however there are no ramps into the building. The group welcomes people who have laryngectomees and people who have similar vocal conditions (not necessarily caused by cancer) as well as carers and family members. Activities such as peer discussion and education sessions are sometimes split into two groups so people experiencing cancer and carers can each discuss matters of importance to them. There are no fees to attend meetings; a voluntary membership fee of $15 is required if members wish to vote at the yearly AGM. Donations are accepted. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group facilitator.
Melanoma Patients Australia Support Group - Melbourne
The Melbourne Melanoma Patients Australia Support Group meets monthly on a Thursday evening at a community venue in the Bentleigh area at 7 pm. The group receives support from Melanoma Patients Australia, call 1300 88 44 50 for more information about melanoma. Activities include peer discussion, social activities and education sessions. People with melanoma and their family and friends are welcome to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address of the support group meeting, and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
Ovarian Cancer Australia's Diagnosis, Treatment & Beyond Telephone Support group
The Ovarian Cancer Australia Telephone Support Group for Women with Cancer Recurrence meets monthly by freecall teleconference on the second Tuesday of the month from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. The group is facilitated by staff at OCA and is suitable for women currently experiencing cancer, including advanced cancer. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
Ovarian Cancer Australia Telephone Group for Newly Diagnosed Women
The Ovarian Cancer Australia Telephone Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Women meets monthly by freecall teleconference on the second Tuesday of the month from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. The group is facilitated by staff at OCA and is suitable for women adjusting to an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
Western Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group
The Western Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group meets monthly on a Tuesday from 12.30pm to 3pm, usually at a health venue in Altona Meadows but sometimes at local cafes for lunch. The group receives support from staff at ISIS Primary Care. The group welcomes women affected by breast cancer and their families and friends. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, education sessions, relaxation sessions, therapeutic activities provided by qualified professionals and some fundraising. Interpreters can be arranged if the leader is notified in advance. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Chinese Cancer Support Group - Springvale (Chinese Speaking)
The Chinese Cancer Support Group operates monthly on a Saturday from 10am to 12pm at a community venue in Springvale. It is run by the Chinese Cancer & Chronic Illness Society Victoria. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, education sessions, relaxation and meditation activities, other activities including tai chi, resistance exercise, dancing and crafts, therapeutic activities conducted by qualified practitioners and some fundraising activities. People affected by any cancer type who are of Chinese background are welcome. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
Chinese Cancer Support Group - Footscray (Chinese Speaking)
The Footscray Chinese Cancer Support Group operates monthly on a Saturday from 2pm to 4pm at a community venue in Footscray. It is run by the Chinese Cancer Society Victoria. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, education sessions, relaxation and meditation activities, other activities including tai chi, resistance exercise, dancing and crafts, therapeutic activities conducted by qualified practitioners and some fundraising activities. People affected by any cancer type who are of Chinese background are welcome. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
Chinese Cancer Support Group - Box Hill (English speaking)
The English-speaking Chinese Cancer Support Group operates monthly on a Saturday from 11am to 12pm at a community venue in Box Hill. It is run by the Chinese Cancer Society Victoria. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, education sessions, relaxation and meditation activities, other activities including tai chi, resistance exercise, dancing and crafts, therapeutic activities conducted by qualified practitioners and some fundraising activities. People affected by any cancer type who are of Chinese background are welcome. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
Chinese Cancer Support Group - Box Hill (Mandarin Group)
The Mandarin Cancer Support Group operates fortnightly on a Saturday from 11am to 2pm at a community venue in Box Hill. It is run by the Chinese Cancer & Chronic Illness Society Victoria. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, education sessions, relaxation and meditation activities, other activities including tai chi, resistance exercise, dancing and crafts, therapeutic activities conducted by qualified practitioners and some fundraising activities. People affected by any cancer type who are of Chinese background are welcome. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
Chinese Cancer Support Group - Box Hill (Cantonese and Mandarin)
The Box Hill Chinese Cancer Support Group operates weekly on a Tuesday from 10.30am to 2.30pm at a community venue in Box Hill. It is run by the Chinese Cancer Society Victoria. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, education sessions, relaxation and meditation activities, other activities including tai chi, resistance exercise, dancing and crafts, therapeutic activities conducted by qualified practitioners and some fundraising activities. People affected by any cancer type who are of Chinese background are welcome. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
Shepparton Cancer Support Group
The Shepparton Cancer Support Group meets on a Wednesday morning at 10am at a community venue in Shepparton. It receives support from staff at Primary Care Connect. The group supports people with any cancer type and their friends, family members and support people. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, education sessions and some fundraising. Interpreters can be organised for the meeting if advance notice is given. There are no fees to attend but members are encouraged to bring a plate of food to share if they are able to. For more information, including to be connected to the group leaders, please call 13 11 20.
Banyule Breast Cancer Support Group - Forget me nots
The Banyule "Forget Me Nots" Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the first Monday of the month (except for November, when it meets on the second Monday) from 10am to 12pm at a community venue in West Heidelberg. There is also another group meeting at 7pm on the 3rd Monday of the month. The time of the meeting varies if the group has a social outing or lunch planned. The group welcomes all women affected by breast cancer, including carers. Activities include peer discussion, social activities, education and relaxation sessions. Activities are planned once a year and vary depending on the needs of the group members. There are no fees to attend meetings, however the costs of outings are paid for by individual members. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Prostate Heidelberg Support Group
The Prostate Heidelberg Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 10am to 12:30pm at a community venue in Ivanhoe. It welcomes men affected by prostate cancer and their carers. Activities include peer discussion, education sessions and social activities. It is free to attend meetings however there is a $10annual subscription to cover morning tea and coffee (this covers both the member and their partner) and donations are gratefully accepted. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Echuca Bereavement Walking Group
The Echuca Bereavement Walking group meets in the morning on the last Wednesday of the month at a location in Echuca. They go for a gentle walk around the community and then have morning tea together. They occasionally enjoy listening to a guest speaker. For more information, and to be put in contact with the group leader, please call 13 11 20.
Victorian Head and Neck Cancer Education and Support Group
The Victorian Head and Neck Cancer Education and Support Group meets every second month, alternating between Wednesday and Thursday mornings, in a public location in Melbourne. Group activities involve peer discussion and guest speakers on educational topics. For more information, and to be put in touch with the group leader, please call 13 11 20.
Brimbank Breast Cancer Support Group
The Brimbank Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7pm at a community venue in Delahey. The group focuses on women living life after cancer. Activities include peer discussion, social activities (including dinner at restaurants), education sessions, relaxation and therapeutic activities provided by a qualified practitioner as well as some fundraising. A gold coin donation is requested at meetings. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
Stomal Therapy Support Group
The Stomal Therapy Support Group meets every second month on a Friday from 11am at a hospital in Mildura. The group is supported by a stomal therapy nurse and by Sunraysia Cancer Resources. Activities centre around peer discussion and social activities, but includes education sessions on topics such as new and helpful products. The group welcomes people with bowel, colorectal and bladder cancers and their carers and family members, and has members from diverse backgrounds. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact meeting address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
Southwest Young Women's Cancer Support Group (Warrnambool)
The Southwest Young Women's Cancer Support Group meets on a monthly basis on a weekday (permanent day and time yet to be confirmed) at a community venue in Warrnambool. Activities include education sessions, peer discussion and social activities. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in touch with the group facilitator.
Melbourne Ovarian Cancer Support Group
The Ovarian Cancer Support Group meets on the third Thursday of the month from 10.30am to 12 noon in Melbourne. the group welcomes women with ovarian cancer; carers and family members are also welcome. Activities centre on peer discussion, education and relaxation sessions. The group is facilitated by staff from Ovarian Cancer Australia. Meetings are free to attend. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
Geelong Brain Cancer Support Group
The Geelong Brain Cancer Support Group meets monthly on a Monday evening (7pm to 9pm) at a community venue in Geelong. It receives support from the Peace of Mind Foundation. People with brain tumours, including benign tumours, and their carers and family members are welcome to attend. Activities focus on peer discussion, education sessions, social activities and therapeutic activities delivered by qualified practitioners. There is no cost to attend meetings but donations are accepted. Call 13 11 20 for more information, including the exact address, and to be put in contact with the group leader.
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