Canberra Brain Cancer
Support Team

A brain tumour diagnosis can feel overwhelming. We're here to make sure no one in our community faces it alone.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, mid-treatment, or supporting someone you love, you may be experiencing shock, fear, and a system that feels impossible to navigate without help.

The Canberra Brain Cancer Support Team provides free, direct support to those impacted by primary brain tumours in the Canberra community. At the heart of this program is a Community Brain Cancer Navigator, a dedicated person who supports patients in their home and daily life, outside of a medical environment. The program is fully funded by ABCF's 13 Founding Partners.

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Looking for support in Victoria?
Visit the Brain Cancer Navigator page.

Victoria Program

What we offer

Support through every part of the journey

Medical & treatment guidance

  • Support and information to navigate medical and non-medical treatments

  • Navigation through the clinical environment, including surgical, radiology and oncology, through to nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, dietetics, psychology and social work

  • Help understanding complex medical terminology, and information on complementary therapies

Emotional support & counselling

  • Informal counselling, and access to formal counselling when needed

  • Support with funeral planning and end-of-life discussions

  • Information and referral for advance care planning, Wills and Power of Attorney

  • A willingness to be there in the difficult moments, and to help facilitate the hard conversations

Financial & government support

  • Understanding your financial situation and the resources available through POMF and ABCF programs

  • Linking you with government and non-government supports via the National Advocacy Service (NAS), including NDIS, Carers Allowance, Disability Support, My Aged Care and financial grants

Community & practical assistance

  • Referral to Peace of Mind Foundation community events and retreats

  • Connection to all ABCF programs and events for the Canberra community, ensuring full access to resources, support networks and financial assistance

How to access support

We're here for you

Referral to this program can come from anyone and is available free of charge, whether you are in the public or private health system.

If you, or someone you love, is affected by brain cancer, reach out today. You deserve support, and we're here to provide it.

ABCF & POMF collaboration

Together, we provide more

Through the partnership between ABCF and Peace of Mind Foundation, participants of the Canberra Brain Cancer Support Team have access to a wider range of essential programs, services and financial support, bringing together the strengths of both organisations for comprehensive, wrap-around care.

ABCF Canberra programs

POMF programs

  • National Advocacy Service
    NDIS, Centrelink & local supports

  • Community Brain Cancer Navigator
    VIC regions

  • Support Groups

  • Counselling

  • Financial Assistance

  • Weekend Retreats and Community Days

  • Wills & Power of Attorney

  • Mark Hughes Foundation Patient Pack

  • RCD Foundation Music Therapy Sessions
    For those under 25

  • The Survivorship Diary

Ready to get support?

Reach out today. We're here for you and your family in Canberra.

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Our heartfelt thanks to the ABCF Founding Partners for funding this program.