“I can’t stress enough the importance of Ovarian Cancer Australia. To finally find a place where other women understood exactly what you were going through and to not feel alone.” - Rachel Support Information
Support Groups
Why join a cancer support group?
Support groups are an opportunity for women with ovarian cancer to meet regularly to discuss common issues, share stories, gain more information, and receive emotional support to help cope with diagnosis and treatment.
Support groups vary in format; some have guest speakers, while others are more of a casual catch-up. Venues range from hospitals to cafes.
It is important that you join a support group that you feel comfortable attending and is most appropriate to your needs.
All of Ovarian Cancer Australia's Metropolitan Support Groups will resume on the 11th of February, from 10.30am to 12pm. The first meeting for 2010 will be a social support group. This is a great chance for women to catch up with each other and to welcome new women to the group. Come for a chat, a coffee and the opportunity to relax with people who understand your situation.
If you are interesting in starting a support group in your local community for women with ovarian cancer, or would like to register an existing support group, please contact Rebecca Steele at rebecca.steele@ovariancancer.net.au or call 1300 660 334.
Rural and regional Tele-Support Service
Ovarian Cancer Australia’s Rural and Regional Tele-Support Service includes a telephone support group for women with ovarian cancer and a telephone support group specifically for families, friends and carers affected by ovarian cancer. These groups help to ensure that every Australian affected by ovarian cancer has access to information and services, understanding and support.
People affected by other gynaecological cancers are also welcome to participate.
The support groups are co-facilitated by Rebecca Steele, Patient Programs Officer and Roxanne Kirk, Regional Support Coordinator. Every support group includes focused on a different topic and offers participants greater access to information, services and support relevant to their situation and the topic.
Women with ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer Australia's Tele-Support Group for women with ovarian cancer enables women to share stories of diagnosis and treatment, discuss ways of coping and most importantly, recognise that they are not alone. Women diagnosed with other gynaecological cancers are also welcome to participate.
If you would like to register for the next tele-support group on Tuesday 13 July please call 1300 660 334 or email rebecca.steele@ovariancancer.net.au.
Family, Friends and Carers
Ovarian Cancer Australia's Tele-Support Group for family, friends and carers provides a forum to share experiences and gain access to information and services that will help them support women with ovarian cancer and themselves. People affected by other gynaecological cancers are also welcome to participate. The first tele-support group for family, friends and carers will be held on Tuesday 6 July.
To register please for the family, friends and carers tele-support group please call 1300 660 334 or email rebecca.steele@ovariancancer.net.au
Online forum
The online forum offers an opportunity for women with ovarian cancer to share their stories and to connect with other women in a similar situation. To register please click on the link below.
Ovarian Cancer Australia Online Forum
Events
Click here for details of upcoming workshops and events for patients.