Cancer Council Tasmania

Services offered:

Cancer counselling Cancer information Emotional support Exercise and physical activity programs Financial support and information Finding somewhere to stay during treatment Getting to treatment Legal support Palliative care Physical symptoms and side effects Support from other health professionals Talking with others who have had cancer Wellbeing programs

Contact details

1300 656 585
infotas@cancertas.org.au

Website

https://www.cancer.org.au/tas

Service available in:

TAS

What the organisation does

Cancer Council Tasmania gives free support to Tasmanians affected by cancer. Help includes emotional support and counselling. Services also include money advice, help with getting to treatment and wigs. People can also get support from others who share similar experiences through support groups and activity groups. Cancer Council Tasmania also provides cancer information and resources. There are drop-in centres in Hobart, Launceston and Devonport. The team also visits most hospitals across Tasmania.

Key details

Operating hours

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Delivery methods

Phone
Face to face
Email

Cost

Completely free

Eligibility / Role

Person with cancer
Carer
Family/friends

Accessibility

All centres are easily accessible with on-site parking available

Language and community

Offer in-language support

Support by Translating and Interpreting Services

Language supported other than English

No information found, please check with organisation for more information

Community and identity

No information found, please check with organisation for more information

Cancers supported

Cancer type

All cancers

Cancer stage

All stages

Services listed

Complementary Therapies Hobart

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does
Complementary therapies and wellbeing programs can help people cope with cancer symptoms and side effects from treatment. The service is available to anyone affected by cancer in Tasmania, including carers and family members. Complementary therapies at Cancer Council Tasmania are evidence‑based. It means they are supported by research. Programs may include yoga, tai chi and mindfulness. Qualified instructors run all programs and have experience working with people with cancer.
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm
Face to face
Completely free
TAS
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Complementary Therapies Launceston

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does
Complementary therapies and wellbeing programs can help people cope with cancer symptoms and side effects from treatment. The service is available to anyone affected by cancer in Tasmania, including carers and family members. Complementary therapies at Cancer Council Tasmania are evidence‑based. It means they are supported by research. Programs may include yoga, tai chi and mindfulness. Qualified instructors run all programs and have experience working with people with cancer.
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm
Face to face
Completely free
TAS
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Complementary Therapies Devonport

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does
Complementary therapies and wellbeing programs can help people cope with cancer symptoms and side effects from treatment. The service is available to anyone affected by cancer in Tasmania, including carers and family members. Complementary therapies at Cancer Council Tasmania are evidence‑based. It means they are supported by research. Programs may include yoga, tai chi and mindfulness. Qualified instructors run all programs and have experience working with people with cancer.
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm
Face to face
Completely free
TAS
View detail

Activity Based Groups Hobart

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does
Activity‑based support groups are offered at Cancer Council Tasmania centres in Sandy Bay, Launceston and Devonport. The service is available to people affected by cancer, their families and carers. These groups give people a chance to connect with others and take part in activities together. Groups include walking, art and craft, coffee club, knitting, games and more. Each centre offers different activities. The website lists all groups in each region under “What’s on” page.
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm
Face to face
Completely free
TAS
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Activity Based Groups Launceston

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does
Activity‑based support groups are offered at Cancer Council Tasmania centres in Sandy Bay, Launceston and Devonport. The service is available to people affected by cancer, their families and carers. These groups give people a chance to connect with others and take part in activities together. Groups include walking, art and craft, coffee club, knitting, games and more. Each centre offers different activities. The website lists all groups in each region under “What’s on” page.
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm
Face to face
Completely free
TAS
View detail

Activity Based Groups Devonport

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does
Activity‑based support groups are offered at Cancer Council Tasmania centres in Sandy Bay, Launceston and Devonport. The service is available to people affected by cancer, their families and carers. These groups give people a chance to connect with others and take part in activities together. Groups include walking, art and craft, coffee club, knitting, games and more. Each centre offers different activities. The website lists all groups in each region under “What’s on” page.
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm
Face to face
Completely free
TAS
View detail

Support Groups Hobart

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does
Support groups are for Tasmanians affected by cancer, including family members and carers. In‑person support groups are run at the three centres in Sandy Bay, Launceston and Devonport. These groups help people connect with others who have had similar experiences. The website lists all support groups on the “What’s on” page.
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm
Face to face Online
Completely free
TAS
View detail

Support Groups Launceston

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does
Support groups are for Tasmanians affected by cancer, including family members and carers. In‑person support groups are run at the three centres in Sandy Bay, Launceston and Devonport. These groups help people connect with others who have had similar experiences. The website lists all support groups on the “What’s on” page.
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm
Face to face Online
Completely free
TAS
View detail

Support Groups Devonport

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does
Support groups are for Tasmanians affected by cancer, including family members and carers. In‑person support groups are run at the three centres in Sandy Bay, Launceston and Devonport. These groups help people connect with others who have had similar experiences. The website lists all support groups on the “What’s on” page.
Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm
Face to face Online
Completely free
TAS
View detail

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