Cancer Council Victoria

Services offered:

Cancer counselling Cancer information Emotional support Financial support and information Legal support Provider directory Support from cancer nurses Talking with others who have had cancer

What the organisation does

Cancer Council Victoria supports people affected by cancer, including carers, friends and family. Support is available through the Information and Support Line. The team can explain what cancer is and what to expect during treatment. They also share tips for managing common side effects and talk through treatment options. Other services include cancer counselling, financial counselling and connection with others who have similar cancer experiences. This service is available across Victoria, no matter where people live.

Key details

Operating hours

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Delivery methods

Phone
Email
Online

Cost

Completely free

Eligibility / Role

Person with cancer
Carer
Family/friends

Accessibility

Accessibility Toolbar on Cancer Council Victoria website

Language and community

Offer in-language support

Translated information
Support by Translating and Interpreting Services

Language supported other than English

  • Mandarin
  • Cantonese
  • Arabic
  • Croatian
  • Dari
  • Filipino/Tagalog
  • Greek
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Punjabi
  • Serbian
  • Spanish
  • Thai
  • Turkish
  • Vietnamese
  • Other

Community and identity

Tailored information available for:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
LGBTQIA+ community

Cancers supported

Cancer type

All cancers

Cancer stage

All stages