Find Support
While going through the whole cancer process you are not alone, there are many organisations and charities to help you along the way. As Cancer Talk is based in Australia, a list of Australian support systems for young people are listed below. Click on the links to go to their page and find out more.
Redkite- Supporting young people and their families through cancer, providing the most essential support when required and needed most.
Website: www.redkite.org.au
CanTeen- Offering young people aged 12-21 support whether they have cancer, know someone with cancer or have family members with cancer.
Website: www.canteen.org.au/getsupport
Brainchild- Brainchild provides emotional, educational and financial support to families of children who have been diagnosed with tumours of the brain and spinal cord. This support includes financial aid with shopping and fuel vouchers, bereavement assistance, tutoring scholarships for children returning to school and with respite and family camps.
Website: www.brainchild.org.au