Parkinson’s Queensland
Parkinson’s Queensland provides access to comprehensive and relevant services, encouraging independence and improved quality life for patients with Parkinson’s disease. Services include: library of resources, education sessions/workshops & information for patients and carers and support groups. As a peak state-wide agency they represent and provide advocacy seeking improved funding for services, research and awareness. They […]
Palliative Care Queensland
Palliative Care Queensland (PCQ) provides information, palliative care advocacy, and education with an aim to raise awareness, and ensure quality care is provided to all at the end of life. PCQ is an independent not-for-profit peak body with charitable status representing palliative care providers, consumers and their families and those with an interest in palliative […]
Leukaemia Foundation
Leukaemia Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of patients with all types of blood cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma and other blood disorders. The foundation provides a range of services including accommodation, transport,information and education, practical support, health and well being, assessment and referral, grief support services including support groups.
QLD Positive People
Queensland Positive People (QPP) is a peer based organisation providing support to people living with HIV. QPP can offer support in the areas of HIV treatment information, support and management, peer support for those people newly diagnosed, people experiencing discrimination as a result of HIV and information and education regarding HIV prevention.
Ipswich Hospital Palliative Care
Ipswich Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient palliative care support. Referral information is available on their website.
Cancer Council NSW: Telephone Support Groups
Telephone support groups offer support and information to adults affected by cancer, including patients, their families and carers.
Caresearch
Caresearch is an online information service providing access to relevant evidence and quality information about palliative care to: Patients, Carers and Families – Information and resources about living with or caring for someone with a serious illness, preparing for the end of life, and how to manage bereavement, grief and loss. Health Professionals – Information […]
Cancer Council Queensland
Cancer Council Queensland provide, via their 131120 information and support line, support to people diagnosed with cancer, their family, friends and health professionals. The 131120 team can provide cancer information, emotional and practical support and referral to Cancer Council Queensland’s support program and services. Anyone can contact Cancer Council Queensland to discuss anything cancer related […]
