Useful Resources
The following sources will provide teachers and their students with additional information for use in activities or further research.
Name |
Description |
URL |
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Breast Cancer Information & Support |
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| Breast Cancer Foundation of WA | Practical, financial and emotional support to those affected by breast cancer. | www.breastcancer.org.au |
| National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre | Australia’s national authority and source of evidence-based information on breast and ovarian cancer. | www.nbocc.org.au |
| McGrath Foundation | Funding of breast care nurse support to breast cancer patients. | www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation | Raising money for research into the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer. | www.nbcf.org.au |
| Young Survival Coalition | International organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women and breast cancer. | www.youngsurvival.org |
| Breast Cancer Network Australia | Providing information, treatment, care and support to Australians affected by breast cancer. | www.bcna.org.au |
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For Young People |
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| My Parents Cancer | Breast cancer information for young Australians whose parent(s) have cancer. | www.myparentscancer.com.au |
| CanTeen | Support services to young people aged 12-24 living with cancer. These people can be cancer patients, siblings or offspring. | www.canteen.org.au |
| Reach Out! | Improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 14-25 years by providing them with information, support and skills development. | www.reachout.com.au |
| Kids Help Line | Free, 24 hour counseling service for young people aged 5-25 years. Counseling is offered by phone, email and over the web. | www.kidshelpline.com.au |
| RipRap | Helping young people cope when a parent(s) has cancer. | www.riprap.org.uk |
| Now What...? | Helping young people whose parents or primary carer has been diagnosed with cancer. | www.nowwhat.org.au |
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General Cancer Resources |
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| Macmillan Cancer Support | Information for people affected by cancer. | www.macmillan.org.uk |
| Virtual Cancer Centre | Information about various medical conditions. | www.virtualcancercentre.com |
| The Cancer Council Australia | Minimising the threat of cancer to Australians, through successful prevention, best treatment and support. A Cancer Council branch is located in every State and Territory within Australia. | www.cancer.org.au |
| HealthInsite | Up-to-date and reliable information on health and wellbeing. | www.healthinsite.gov.au |
| Carers WA | Improving the lives of the estimated 250,000 family Carers living in Western Australia. | www.carerswa.asn.au |