Cancer Council SA

Services offered:

Cancer counselling Cancer information Emotional support Everyday tasks Exercise and physical activity programs Fertility and family planning Financial support and information Finding somewhere to stay during treatment Food and nutrition Getting to treatment Legal support Talking with others who have had cancer Wellbeing programs Your rights and speaking up

Contact details

(08) 8291 4111
cc@cancersa.org.au
202 Greenhill Rd, Eastwood, SA, 5063

Website

https://www.cancersa.org.au/

Service available in:

SA

What the organisation does

Cancer Council SA helps reduce the impact of cancer for people in South Australia. It supports people with cancer, their families and carers. The organisation provides information about cancer, treatment options and ways to cope. People can access emotional support, including cancer counselling and connecting with others who have had similar experiences. Practical help is also available. This includes financial support, breast prostheses, a place to stay in Adelaide for people from regional areas and help to use the health system. Most services are free. Some services are only for people who meet specific criteria.

Key details

Operating hours

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Delivery methods

Phone
Video call
Face to face
Email
Online

Cost

A fee may apply for some services

Eligibility / Role

Person with cancer
Carer
Family/friends

Accessibility

Cancer Council SA facilities include: - wheelchair accessible entrances
parking
lifts and bathrooms - clear
wide pathways suitable for mobility aids - support persons
interpreters and service animals welcome

Language and community

Offer in-language support

Translated information
Support by Translating and Interpreting Services

Language supported other than English

  • Arabic
  • Cantonese
  • Croatian
  • Dari
  • Farsi
  • Filipino/Tagalog
  • Greek
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Mandarin
  • Nepali
  • Other
  • Punjabi
  • Thai
  • Turkish
  • Urdu
  • Vietnamese

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

Services listed

Greenhill Lodge – Accommodation Services

Cancer Council SA

What the service does
Greenhill Lodge provides a place to stay for people from regional and remote areas of South Australia travelling to Adelaide for cancer treatment or cancer‑related appointments. The service supports people who can care for themselves or who are supported by a carer. Some rooms are suitable for people who use a wheelchair, walking frame or walking stick. The lodge offers shared kitchens, laundry, a gym, library, children’s space and outdoor areas. Evening meals are available Monday to Friday at a lower cost. Social workers provide emotional and practical support. Free parking and volunteer transport to treatment and shopping trips are available.
Mon–Fri 7am–10pm
Face to face
There is a fee for services
SA
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Financial Services Program

Cancer Council SA

What the service does
The Financial Services Program supports people with cancer in South Australia who are experiencing money stress because of their cancer. Support is provided as a once‑off grant of up to $350, available every two years. The payment is made directly to help with specific household bills or ambulance cover. Funding is not provided as cash and cannot be used for cancer treatment costs, accommodation, insurance, licence renewals or medical equipment. Support is available for people experiencing financial hardship. Eligibility is assessed by the service.
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Online
Completely free
SA
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Breast Prosthesis Program

Cancer Council SA

What the service does
The Breast Prosthesis Program supports women who have lost part or all of a breast because of cancer. Cancer Council SA provides a free temporary breast form after breast surgery, including full or partial breast removal. These soft cotton breast forms are made by trained volunteers and are designed to fit inside a bra without putting pressure on the surgery site. After treatment recovery, women can be fitted with a permanent breast form. This service is available to women in South Australia.
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Phone
Completely free
SA
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Legal and Financial Referral Services

Cancer Council SA

What the service does
The Legal and Financial Referral Services connect people in South Australia affected by cancer with volunteer professionals who can provide legal and financial advice. This includes support from lawyers and financial planners. These services are for people whose legal or financial issues are caused by cancer or are harder to manage because of a cancer diagnosis. The service will talk with the person about their situation and assess eligibility.
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Phone Online
Completely free
SA
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Healthy Living after Cancer Program

Cancer Council SA

What the service does
The Healthy Living after Cancer Program supports people who are recovering after cancer treatment. The program helps people make healthy changes through in‑person workshops over 12 weeks. People are supported to set simple and realistic goals for physical activity, healthy eating and emotional health. The program also supports recovery, including ongoing side effects, returning to work or free‑time activities and building healthy habits after cancer. Weekly phone coaching helps people stay on track. Participants can also connect with others who have had similar cancer experiences to share ideas and support. This service is for people in South Australia.
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Face to face Online
Completely free
SA
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