Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
You don't need to figure cancer out alone. Cancer Connect is here to support you and your community. We can help connect you with information and support you can trust.
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Welcome to Cancer Connect
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Cancer Council acknowledges Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website and others linked from here may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recordings or printed material.
Cancer fact sheets
Cancer information you can trust – checked by cancer experts and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who know what it’s like to have cancer.
Talking about cancer
Types of cancer
Treatments
Websites for you and your community
Our Mob and Cancer
A cancer website from the Australian Government, co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Guides to best cancer care
Cancer Council guides to checking for cancer and what to expect before, during and after cancer treatment
All about cancer
A cancer website with information and videos from Cancer Council NSW, co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Aboriginal Communities
Information, videos and support from Cancer Council Victoria
Cancer information for everyone
Services who can support you
There are a wide range of services available to support you and your community as you deal with cancer.
Use the links below to access specific services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples or just browse the full list of services related to your specific needs.
Find support services
Find the right services for your needs, wherever you are in Australia
Read cancer information
Trusted cancer information for all people affected by cancer
Need to talk to someone?
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