ACCF is very proud to have the support of the following organisations to assist in the care, encouragement, knowledge and support of cervical cancer and its treatment. Should you need further information about your support options, please call ACCF on (07) 3177 1099 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Cancer Council

Whether you have cervical cancer, or perhaps your wife, friend or family member - the Cancer Council Helpline (13 11 20) is a wonderful source of information and support. For the cost of a local call, you can call from anywhere in Australia to talk with one of the Cancer Council's experienced and understanding cancer nurses.

Support Services available:

Helpline - 13 11 20 - Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5pm.

Friendly registered cancer nurses can send you reliable cancer information, explain procedures and treatments, and link you to internet, telephone, and/or face-to-face support services.

Support Groups - enable you to talk to others from the privacy of your own home or within local community centres/hospitals. Groups provide the opportunity to share concerns, learn from others, and share experiences.

Types of groups include:

Phone Support Groups - all you need to do is access a phone to be connected.

Gynaecological Cancers Internet Support Group - This online group allows those that have or have had gynaecological cancers to share experiences and common issues with others via a professionally moderated, private online community.

Breast and Gynaegolocial Cancers Face-to-face Support Groups - These groups provide you with a safe space to share information and discuss ways to cope with the challenges of life after a cancer diagnosis.

Cancer Connect - Links you with others who have been through a similar experience. You can be linked by phone, internet or face-to-face with trained volunteers who really understand from first-hand experience what it is like to experience cancer because they have been through it themselves.

Family Connect - For women with an increased cancer risk due to strong family history or cancer gene; Carers Connect is for women caring for someone with cancer.

Holiday Break Programs - This program co-ordinates holidays for Victorians with a cancer diagnosis that may otherwise not be able to afford a break. This short break allows you and your family time to relax, revive and focus on things outside hospital visits and treatment.

The Warwick Foundation

Supporting Young Adults with Cancer in Australia

The Warwick Foundation is focused on supporting young adults (18-40 years) on their cancer journey.

The Warwick Foundation provide hopeful and inspirational programs that support the psychological, social, and emotional needs of young adults with cancer.

Ph: (03) 9826 6197

Website: www.thewarwickfoundation.org.au/

Healthshare

Healthshare is an online support community that enables you to connect and share with other people around Australia. By joining the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation's Healthshare Community, you will be able to ask questions, share your personal experience, find support within the community, and access high quality information about cervical cancer.

 Visit Healthshare, and connect with people who know what you are going through.

Anahata Healing

Anahata Healing is an organisation that facilitates access to free yoga for people affected by cancer in order to promote healing and well being. Visit Anahata Healing to discover more about the benefits of yoga and find out how you can participate in this program.