Telephone support groups offer support and information to adults affected by cancer, including patients, their families and carers.
We’ve run groups for over a decade, connecting hundreds of people.
The best thing about being in group is that the things I have experienced, so have others – I gain strength from talking to them
Why join?
Wherever you are in Australia, you can:
- talk with people who are in a similar situation
- share experiences and information
- give and receive support
- share practical tips, tools and strategies.
How do groups work?
- each group has 3-8 members and two qualified facilitators
- groups get together over the phone twice a month – each session lasts an hour
- participation is flexible – it’s okay to skip sessions when you need to
- it’s free and confidential.
Groups calendar*
*All group times are in New South Wales time.
Patient groups
| Advanced Cancer: For people whose cancer has moved from its original site | 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month | 1.30-2.30pm |
| Metastatic Breast Cancer: For people whose breast cancer has moved from its original site | 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month | 1.30-2.30pm |
| Brain Tumour: For people diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour | 1st and 3rd Monday of the month | 1.30-2.30pm |
| Multiple Myeloma: For people who living with multiple myeloma
 Supported by | 2nd and 4th Monday of the month | 1.30-2.30pm |
| Pancreatic Cancer: For people with a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
 Supported by
| 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month | 1.30 – 2.30pm |
| Metastatic Melanoma: For people living with Stage 3 or 4- on treatment or a trial
 Supported by
| 4th Wednesday of the month | 1.30-2.30pm |
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Groups for family and friends
| Carer: For people who are providing primary care for a family member, friend or loved one with a cancer diagnosis | 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month | 1.30 – 2.30pm |
| Life After Loss: For people who’s loved one has died from a cancer-related illness. This is a ‘closed’ six-session format. | Weekly sessions held across specific dates | Please call for 2020 dates |
How do I join a group or find out more?
- Call Cancer Council 13 11 20 or 1300 755 632
- E-mail tsg@nswcc.org.au