Brain Tumour Alliance Australia

Cancer information Emotional support Talking with others who have had cancer

Service available in:

All states and territories

What the service does

Brainchild Foundation supports families when a child is diagnosed with a brain or spinal cord tumour. It provides emotional support, information and practical help during treatment and recovery. Families may get emergency financial support, such as help with bills, food and fuel, and costs for therapy or returning to school. The foundation also offers family camps and breaks away from home. The service is available across Australia.

Key details

Operating hours

N/A

Delivery methods

Phone
Email
Online

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

Translated information

Language supported other than English

  • Greek
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • Italian
  • Dari
  • Spanish
  • Mandarin
  • Cantonese
  • Arabic
  • Vietnamese
  • Filipino/Tagalog

Community and identity

Reach out to the organisation to confirm available support.

Cancers supported

Cancer type

  • Brain tumours

Cancer stage

  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Recovery/post treatment
  • Advanced Cancer