Resources
CANCER AUSTRALIA
A national government agency working to reduce the impact of cancer on all Australians.
canceraustralia.gov.au
CANCER COUNCIL NSW
Cancer Council NSW is a community funded, community focused cancer charity dedicated to the defeat of cancer. Through the development of prevention strategies, research into new treatments and cures, and by providing clinical and emotional support to those affected by cancer, we work towards realising our vision of a society where lives are not cut short, or their quality diminished by cancer.
cancercouncil.com.au
BREAST CANCER NETWORK AUSTRALIA (BCNA)
Works to ensure that women diagnosed with breast cancer, and their families, receive the very best information, treatment, care and support possible.
bcna.org.au
LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION
Vision to Cure. Mission to Care. The Leukaemia Foundation is dedicated to the care and cure of patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.
leukaemia.org.au
PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA (PCFA)
National body working to reduce the impact of prostate cancer on the Australian men, their partners and families, and the community.
prostate.org.au
NSW MINISTRY OF HEALTH
The home of NSW HEALTH, which covers all aspects of public health in NSW.
health.nsw.gov.au
IPTAAS – ENABLE NSW
The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) is a NSW Government initiative designed to financially assist people, particularly in isolated or rural areas, who have to travel significant distances to access specialist medical treatment which is not available locally.
iptaas.health.nsw.gov.au
CANTEEN
CanTeen’s mission is to support, develop and empower young people living with cancer. They do this by providing an Australia-wide peer support network for 12-24 year-olds, who include: Patients (young people who have been diagnosed with cancer), Siblings and Offspring (young people who have an immediate family member -brother, sister, parent or primary carer – who has been diagnosed with cancer) and Bereaved Siblings and Offspring (young people who have had an immediate family member die from cancer).
canteen.org.au
ASBESTOS.COM
The leading Mesothelioma cancer resource.
asbestos.com
THE ORANGE REGION
Guide to attractions, activities, accommodation, restaurants, shopping and history of Orange and the surrounding areas.
orange360.com.au
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL – NSW GOVERNMENT
Homepage of the Orange City Council site.
orange.nsw.gov.au
PALLIATIVE CARE AUSTRALIA
Palliative Care Australia is the peak national organisation representing the interests and aspirations of all who share the ideal of quality care at the end of life for all.
palliativecare.org.au
CAN ASSIST – CANCER ASSISTANCE NETWORK.
Rural Can Assist Branches can provide financial assistance for local people affected with cancer.The assistance can help with costs such as travel and accommodation for treatment, wigs, prosthetics, pharmaceutical bills etc.
canassist.org.au
CANCER INSTITUTE
This is an organisation which acts as a source of expertise to the public and government on cancer . It is aimed at reducing the incidence of cancer, and improving the outcomes of cancer treatments.
cancerinstitute.org.au
CARERS NSW
Assistance for Carers
carersnsw.asn.au