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ORGANISATION ABOUT WEBSITE
RISE ABOVE Provides financial assistance and support to cancer patients and family residing with them within the ACT and Queanbeyan. Visit
Capital Region Cancer Relief Provides chemotherapy, radiation therapy and haematological services. Visit
Leukaemia Foundation Provides support and information for people with Leukaemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma & Related Blood Disorders Visit
Cancer Council ACT Provides information, support, research, education and advocacy services for people affected by cancer in the ACT region. Visit
Clare Holland House Provides assistance and support to people who need palliative care services in the ACT. Visit
CanTeen ACT & NSW Supports young people (12 – 25 yrs) living with cancer—whether their own, or a family member’s diagnosis. Visit
Bosom Buddies ACT Inc Breast-cancer survivor volunteers providing support, education and advocacy for people whose lives are affected by breast cancer. Visit
Make-A-Wish Foundation ( Canberra Branch ) Grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions in the ACT region. Visit
Canberra Region Kidney Support Group Provides information, peer support and advocacy for people living with kidney disease in Canberra & surrounds. Visit
Haemochromatosis Australia — Canberra Offers information and support to people affected by hereditary haemochromatosis and related iron overload disorders. Visit
MS Australia — ACT/NSW Provides information, support services and advocacy for people living with multiple sclerosis across the ACT and NSW. Visit
Cancer Support Group ( The John Curtin School of Medical Research ) Supports research initiatives and provides information sessions for families affected by cancer in the ACT. Visit
Leukaemia Foundation — ACT Transport Program Assists blood-cancer patients in the ACT with transport to and from treatment and medical appointments. Visit
Motor Neurone Disease NSW — ACT Branch Provides support, information and equipment to people living with motor neurone disease and their carers in Canberra. Visit
The Hospital Research Foundation Group Parkinsons – ACT Services Offers information, peer support groups and exercise programs for people with Parkinson’s disease in the ACT. Visit
Spinal Cord Injury Australia — Canberra Provides advocacy, peer support and resources for people living with spinal-cord injury in the ACT and region. Visit
Muscular Dystrophy NSW — Canberra Branch Supports individuals and families living with muscular dystrophy through programs, camps and peer connection. Visit
Carers ACT Peak body providing counselling, respite and advocacy for unpaid carers in the ACT. Visit
Stroke Foundation — Canberra Provides information, support resources and community awareness programs for stroke prevention and recovery. Visit
Heart Support — ACT Peer-support organisation offering information and exercise groups for people living with heart disease. Visit
Melanoma Patients Australia Provides information and support for people diagnosed with melanoma, their families and friends. Visit
Bowel Cancer Australia Provides information and support for people who have been diagnosed with, or who are at risk of, bowel cancer. Visit
Stella Bella Foundation Not-for-profit organisation providing support for children living with serious illness and their families in the ACT. Visit
Mummy’s Wish Foundation Organisation offering support for mothers undergoing cancer treatment with young children at home. Visit
Pets & Positive Ageing Provides information to older Australians about the benefits of keeping companion animals as they age. Visit
Together in Grief A community support group for adults after the loss of a loved one. Monthly meetings in Molonglo. Visit