Peer Connect

Cancer Council NSW

Emotional support Talking with others who have had cancer

What the service does

Peer Connect is a confidential one‑to‑one telephone service for people living with an early‑stage cancer. The service connects people with others who share similar cancer experiences. People can talk about the impact of a cancer diagnosis and preparing for or going through treatment. Support is also available for treatment side effects and adjusting to life after cancer. This service is available for people living anywhere in New South Wales. The service may also be available in languages other than English.

Key details

Operating hours

N/A

Delivery methods

Phone

Cost

Completely free

Eligibility / Role

Person with cancer
Support is also available for people with neuroendocrine tumours and multiple myeloma

Accessibility

Reach out to the organisation to confirm available support.

Language and community

Offer in-language support

In language support

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

  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Recovery/post treatment