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

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/Burnie. The team also visits most hospitals across Tasmania.

Key details

Operating hours

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Delivery methods

Face to face

Phone

Email

Cost

Completely free

Eligibility / Role

Person with cancer

Carer

Family/friends

Accessibility

Reach out to the organisation to confirm available support.

Language and community

Offer in-language support

Support by Translating and Interpreting Service

Language supported other than English

Reach out to the organisation to confirm available support.

Community and identity

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Cancers supported

Cancer type

All cancers

Cancer stage

All stages

Services listed

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

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

Information and Resources Devonport/Burnie

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does

Cancer Council Tasmania provides information and resources for people affected by cancer across Tasmania. Experienced health professionals offer information about cancer and cancer treatment. They support people to understand and manage their cancer diagnosis. Information booklets are available at centres in Sandy Bay, Launceston and Devonport/Burnie.

Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm

Face to face Phone Email Online

Completely free

TAS

Information and Resources Launceston

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does

Cancer Council Tasmania provides information and resources for people affected by cancer across Tasmania. Experienced health professionals offer information about cancer and cancer treatment. They support people to understand and manage their cancer diagnosis. Information booklets are available at centres in Sandy Bay, Launceston and Devonport.

Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm

Face to face Phone Email Online

Completely free

TAS

Information and Resources Hobart

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does

Cancer Council Tasmania provides information and resources for people affected by cancer across Tasmania. Experienced health professionals offer information about cancer and cancer treatment. They support people to understand and manage their cancer diagnosis. Information booklets are available at centres in Sandy Bay, Launceston and Devonport.

Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm

Face to face Phone Email Online

Completely free

TAS

Financial and Legal Assistance Devonport/Burnie

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does

Cancer Council Tasmania offers financial and legal support to people affected by cancer and their families. Support is available across Tasmania. Help includes limited financial support for people affected by cancer who are experiencing financial difficulty. Centrelink officers are available at each centre by appointment. Some people may be eligible for referral to Cancer Council free financial, legal or workplace advice programs. To access these financial and legal support services, a referral is needed from a health worker involved in the person’s care.

Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm

Face to face Phone Email

Completely free

TAS

Financial and Legal Assistance Launceston

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does

Cancer Council Tasmania offers financial and legal support to people affected by cancer and their families. Support is available across Tasmania. Help includes limited financial support for people affected by cancer who are experiencing financial difficulty. Centrelink officers are available at each centre by appointment. Some people may be eligible for referral to Cancer Council free financial, legal or workplace advice programs. To access these financial and legal support services, a referral is needed from a health worker involved in the person’s care.

Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm

Face to face Phone Email

Completely free

TAS

Financial and Legal Assistance Hobart

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does

Cancer Council Tasmania offers financial and legal support to people affected by cancer and their families. Support is available across Tasmania. Help includes limited financial support for people affected by cancer who are experiencing financial difficulty. Centrelink officers are available at each centre by appointment. Some people may be eligible for referral to Cancer Council free financial, legal or workplace advice programs. To access these financial and legal support services, a referral is needed from a health worker involved in the person’s care.

Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm

Face to face Phone Email

Completely free

TAS

Wig Service Devonport/Burnie

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does

Wig service supports people who lose their hair because of cancer across Tasmania. Support includes help with wig fitting. An online wig fitting option is available for people who cannot visit one of the three centres in Sandy Bay, Launceston and Devonport/Burnie. Wigs can be kept for as long as they are needed. People are asked to return the wigs when they no longer use them.

Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm

Face to face Phone

Completely free

TAS

Wig Service Launceston

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does

Wig service supports people who lose their hair because of cancer across Tasmania. Support includes help with wig fitting. An online wig fitting option is available for people who cannot visit one of the three centres in Sandy Bay, Launceston and Devonport. Wigs can be kept for as long as they are needed. People are asked to return the wigs when they no longer use them.

Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm

Face to face Phone

Completely free

TAS

Wig Service Hobart

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does

Wig service supports people who lose their hair because of cancer across Tasmania. Support includes help with wig fitting. An online wig fitting option is available for people who cannot visit one of the three centres in Sandy Bay, Launceston and Devonport. Wigs can be kept for as long as they are needed. People are asked to return the wigs when they no longer use them.

Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm

Face to face Phone

Completely free

TAS

Counselling and Emotional Support Devonport/Burnie

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does

Emotional support and counselling service is available to anyone affected by cancer in Tasmania, including people with cancer, carers and family or friends. Support is available one‑to‑one or in a group. Emotional support is provided by health professionals at the three offices in Sandy Bay, Launceston, and Devonport/Burnie. Counselling is provided by qualified counsellors and is available by appointment only.

Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm

Face to face Phone Email Online

Completely free

TAS

Counselling and Emotional Support Launceston

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does

Emotional support and counselling service is available to anyone affected by cancer in Tasmania, including people with cancer, carers and family or friends. Support is available one‑to‑one or in a group. Emotional support is provided by health professionals at the three offices in Sandy Bay, Launceston, and Devonport. Counselling is provided by qualified counsellors and is available by appointment only.

Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm

Face to face Phone Email Online

Completely free

TAS

Hobart Support Centre

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service 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.

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Face to face Phone Email

Completely free

TAS

Launceston Support Centre

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service 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.

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Face to face Phone Email

Completely free

TAS

Devonport/Burnie Support Centre

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service 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/Burnie. The team also visits most hospitals across Tasmania.

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Face to face Phone Email

Completely free

TAS

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

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

Activity Based Groups Devonport/Burnie

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does

Activity‑based support groups are offered at Cancer Council Tasmania centres in Sandy Bay, Launceston and Devonport/Burnie. 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

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

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

Complementary Therapies Devonport/Burnie

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

Counselling and Emotional Support Hobart

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does

Emotional support and counselling service is available to anyone affected by cancer in Tasmania, including people with cancer, carers and family or friends. Support is available one‑to‑one or in a group. Emotional support is provided by health professionals at the three offices in Sandy Bay, Launceston, and Devonport. Counselling is provided by qualified counsellors and is available by appointment only.

Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm

Face to face Phone Email Online

Completely free

TAS

Support Groups Devonport/Burnie

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/Burnie. 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

Transport to Treatment Hobart

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does

Transport to treatment service helps Tasmanians who have difficulty getting to and from cancer treatment appointments. The service provides a safe and supportive way to travel. The service operates Monday to Friday across Tasmania. The person needs to register with Cancer Council Tasmania before making a booking.

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Face to face

Completely free

TAS

Transport to Treatment Launceston

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does

Transport to treatment service helps Tasmanians who have difficulty getting to and from cancer treatment appointments. The service provides a safe and supportive way to travel. The service operates Monday to Friday across Tasmania. The person needs to register with Cancer Council Tasmania before making a booking.

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Face to face

Completely free

TAS

Transport to Treatment Devonport/Burnie

Cancer Council Tasmania

What the service does

Transport to treatment service helps Tasmanians who have difficulty getting to and from cancer treatment appointments. The service provides a safe and supportive way to travel. The service operates Monday to Friday across Tasmania. The person needs to register with Cancer Council Tasmania before making a booking.

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Face to face

Completely free

TAS

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