LGBTQIA+ communities

Information and services tailored to LGBTQIA+ communities

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Overview

We understand that every body and identity experiences cancer differently. You don’t have to work it out on your own.

Cancer Connect can help you find the information and support that are right for you - whether that’s talking to someone or finding it yourself online. Call Cancer Connect on 13 11 20 and speak with us privately – in a way that respects who you are and who matters to you.

Cancer information for LGBTQIA+ communities

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LGBTQI+ people and cancer

Information for LGBTQI+ people with cancer, their families and friends. Developed by Cancer Council NSW with LGBTQI+ organisations, researchers, health professionals and LGBTQI+ people affected by cancer.
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Can We Cancer Resource Hub

A practical, community-driven guide for LGBTQ+ people, their carers, and supporters navigating cancer. Developed by ACON.

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Information for LGBTIQ+ people diagnosed with breast cancer

If you identify as an LGBTIQ+ person and have been diagnosed with breast cancer, BCNA has a range of resources to help you navigate this difficult time.
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LGBTQI+ young people and cancer

Information from Canteen that addresses the unique needs and concerns of young LGBTQI+ people (up to age 25) after a cancer diagnosis.

 

View all our cancer information

We have more information about cancer, its treatment and tips for managing everything. Our general information is written for everyone affected by cancer.

Other useful links

DocDir – Australia’s LGBTQ+ doctor directory

Find an LGBTQ+ friendly clinician in your area.

Gender, Bodies and Relationships Passport

A free tool from LGBTIQ+ Health Australia to support clear communication between intersex, trans and gender diverse people and their health and social care services. It has space for people to include information about their gender/s, body and relationships in a single location.

InterAction for Health and Human Rights

Information and peer support for people with intersex variations.

 

Cancer support services

CAN WE

ACON’s conversation on cancer, with information on screening, cancer support, and quitting vaping, as well as an LGBTQ+ Inclusion Toolkit

Q Life

QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships

Find support services

Find the right services for your needs, wherever you are in Australia

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Trusted cancer information for all people affected by cancer

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