Cancer Council

Cancer Council Information Centre: Connecting you to information and support services.

Cancer Council is committed to providing access to high quality information and support services to cancer patients, their carers and their families. Cancer Council has established an Information Centre within the Calvary Mater to provide information and support services, tailored to the needs of cancer patients, carers and families during their cancer journey. The Centre is for anyone who has questions about cancer and all are welcome. It is open weekdays on Level 3, outside the Medical Centre.

Free resources

When you visit the Cancer Council Information Centre, you will find a range of information resources. Some of these include:

• free booklets about cancer, its treatments and related emotional and practical issues
• internet access to cancer-related web sites
• information about the support services for patients and carers available in your local community
• DVDs and books about cancer
• access to the Cancer Council's main library

Friendly faces

Trained Cancer Council volunteers are available the Centre to help you find the resources you need. The volunteers do not provide counselling or medical advice, but are happy to talk with you and guide you to support services, information and resources. They are easily identifiable by uniforms and name badges.

Helpline access

A telephone in the Information Centre provides an opportunity for patients and carers to talk to experienced oncology professionals at the Cancer Council Helpline about any aspect of cancer, while maintaining anonymity and without an appointment.

A place to relax

The Centre provides a space to take a break from the hospital waiting room, browse through the resources, wait for your transport, or just sit quietly. No appointment is necessary and you can stay as long as you need to.

For more information, visit: www.cancercouncil.com.au