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About Cancer
Find information about cancer types, coping with a diagnosis, treatments, side effects, living well after diagnosis & treatment, caring for loved ones, resources for your community and more.
Get Support
Our cancer helpline consultants are ready for your call to support all people impacted by cancer. We may be able to assist with direct support services or by putting you in touch with other people who can support you.
Preventing Cancer
Discover lifestyle choices to minimise your risk of getting cancer and the importance of screening and early detection for cancer survival.
Research
Research programs save lives, improve treatments and quality of life for cancer survivors.
Get Involved
Cancer Council exists through the generosity of the community. Find out how you can participate by donating, volunteering, fundraising or partnering with us.

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You can find many useful resources online, but not all websites are reliable. These websites are good sources of support and information.

NSW support links

Anti-Discrimination NSW

Health Care Complaints Commission

Cancer and health care organisations

Cancer Council Australia

Cancer Australia

Guides to Best Cancer Care

Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

PrivateHealth.gov.au

Services Australia (includes Centrelink, Medicare)

Regulatory and complaints organisations

Australian Financial Complaints Authority

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Australian Human Rights Commission

Commonwealth Ombudsman

Fair Work Commission

Fair Work Ombudsman

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

Other useful websites

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

Community Legal Centres Australia

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Cancer Care and Your Rights

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Protecting Your Health Information Download PDF643kB
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Advance Care Planning Download PDF666kB

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