{"id":12348,"date":"2025-02-24T21:19:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T21:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solaris.nicoleking.com.au\/?page_id=12348"},"modified":"2025-02-24T21:25:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T21:25:18","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/solaris.nicoleking.com.au\/index.php\/the-cancer-experience\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>We\u2019ve collected a list of cancer resources in WA<\/h4>\n<h5>Solaris Cancer Care<\/h5>\n<p>Solaris Cancer Care aims to improve the quality-of-life of\u00a0people with cancer\u00a0and their carers by providing the support to cope with the emotional and physical side effects of cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. We offer free complementary therapies, support and information at our Cancer Support Centres at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, St John of God Subiaco, Bunbury, Albany and Cottesloe.<\/p>\n<h5>Emotional Support Services<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solariscancercare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Emotional-Support-Resource-List-21.3.1930311.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Commonwealth Carelink<\/h5>\n<p>Aged and Disability Service; household help, personal, nursing and respite care, transport, meals, ACAT, dementia, continence, support to carers, aged care homes, allied health and support services. 1800 052 222\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5>Disability Service Commission Health Resource Team<\/h5>\n<p>The Health Resource and Consultancy Team (HRCT) assists Individuals, families and groups to work with their GP, Local hospital and health professionals in helpful, meaningful ways. 1800 004 544<\/p>\n<h5>Centrelink<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Aged Pension 13 23 00<\/li>\n<li>Disability, Sickness, Carer\u2019s Allowance 13 27 17<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Royal Perth Hospital<\/h5>\n<p>Breast Cancer Clinical Psychology Services \u2013 free counselling. 9224 1629<\/p>\n<h5>Breast Cancer Support Service<\/h5>\n<p>(Cancer Council) 13 11 20<\/p>\n<h5>Breast Care WA<\/h5>\n<p>Angela Staunton 0423 196 823 \u2013 for free home fittings<\/p>\n<h5>YWCA<\/h5>\n<p>\u201cENCORE\u201d after breast cancer surgery 8 week exercise program. 9440 3501<\/p>\n<h5>Rural Specialist Breast Nurse Project<\/h5>\n<p>Nurses available in Bunbury, Geraldton and Albany through the Cancer Council. 13 11 20<\/p>\n<h5>Cancer Council<\/h5>\n<p>13 11 20<\/p>\n<p>Cancer council shop \u2013 retail 334 Rokeby Road, Subiaco 9381 5810<\/p>\n<h5>Leukaemia Foundation WA<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leukaemia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.leukaemia.com<\/a>\u00a01800 620 420<\/p>\n<h5>Melanoma Institute Australia WA<\/h5>\n<p>9322 1908<\/p>\n<h5>CanTeen<\/h5>\n<p>Support and recreational activities for young people affected by cancer. 6380 1884<\/p>\n<h5>Asbestos Disease Society<\/h5>\n<p>Counselling and legal advice, medical referrals. 9344 4077<\/p>\n<h5>Ostomy Association<\/h5>\n<p>Support and assistance to all ostomates and supply appliances. 9272 1833<\/p>\n<h5>Prostate Cancer Support Group of WA<\/h5>\n<p>9526 0770<\/p>\n<h5>Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia<\/h5>\n<p>Freecall helpline 1800 22 00 99 or\u00a0 9346 6302<\/p>\n<h5>Breast Cancer Care WA<\/h5>\n<p>Support, advocacy. 9324 3703<\/p>\n<h5>Silver Chain Hospice Care Service<\/h5>\n<p>Nursing, hospice, home visits by doctors and nurses, equipment for loan, counselling. Rural and remote communities serviced by Silver Chain. Refer to brochures file for country numbers. Or call Silver Chain Perth on 9242 0289.<\/p>\n<h5>Carers WA<\/h5>\n<p>Information on resources (financial, home help) 1800 007 332 24hr counselling, education and training, social support, referrals, counselling, line for carers. 1800 242 636 general enquiries.<\/p>\n<h5>Commonwealth Carelink Centre<\/h5>\n<p>Information on aged care, disability and other support services; respite care, transport and meal services; assessments for dementia, household help. 1800 052 222.<\/p>\n<h5>Red Cross<\/h5>\n<p>Carer respite centres 1800 059 059<\/p>\n<h5>Home Instead Senior Care<\/h5>\n<p>Personal care services, home help for senior people at home. 6310 0400<\/p>\n<h5>Volunteer Task Force<\/h5>\n<p>Home and community care, gardening, shopping, home office work, assistance with outings. 9318 5700<\/p>\n<h5>Independent Living Centre<\/h5>\n<p>Assistive technology &amp; Equipment to stay at home<\/p>\n<p>Niche Building, Suite A, 11 Aberdare Rd, Nedlands WA. 1300 885 886<\/p>\n<h5>Wigs and Personal Care<\/h5>\n<p>Cancer Council Wig Service. Wigs fitted professionally. Borrow for as long as needed. 9489 7320. Crawford Lodge, 55 Monash Ave, Nedlands<\/p>\n<p>Curly Sues 9276 7359 Morley<\/p>\n<p>Large range of quality wigs, turbans and accessories. Approved by health funds. Private, discreet fitting in store. Staff cut and style wigs to suit.<\/p>\n<p>Shop 12, 113 Russell St, Morley (opp Bus Station). www.curlysuesfasthair.com.au<\/p>\n<p>Look Good Feel Better<\/p>\n<p>Personal care, makeup workshops for women undergoing cancer treatments 9408 0595. www.lgfb.org.au<\/p>\n<p>Vals Accessories.<\/p>\n<p>Handcrafted turbans.<\/p>\n<p>Subiaco markets, Fri- Sun. 0418 912 824<\/p>\n<p>Wigs on Wheels<\/p>\n<p>Mobile wig fitting and delivery in Perth metro area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wigsonwheels.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wigsonwheels.com.au<\/a>. 0431 883 968<\/p>\n<h5>Genetic Cancer Services<\/h5>\n<p>Genetic counselling, medical advice, psychological support<\/p>\n<p>Genetic Services of WA King Edward memorial Hospital 9340 1525<\/p>\n<p>Bagot Road, Subiaco<\/p>\n<h5>Hancock Hereditary Breast Cancer Centre<\/h5>\n<p>King Edward Hospital 9340 1625<\/p>\n<h5>Lions Cancer Institute<\/h5>\n<p>For country\/remote areas. 0428 957 864\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lionscancerinstitute.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lionscancerinstitute.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Grief Support Services<\/h5>\n<p>Arbor Bereavement Support Service Duty Counsellor 9266 1029<\/p>\n<p>Counselling, Relationship education groups<\/p>\n<p>Silver Chain Grief Support Service 9242 0242<\/p>\n<p>Counselling, phone support, education, children\u2019s bereavement programs in the city and country. www.silverchain.org.au<\/p>\n<p>Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement 1800 642 066<\/p>\n<h5>Hospices<\/h5>\n<p>Palliative Care Unit Hollywood Hospital 9346 6000<\/p>\n<p>Murdoch Community Hospice 9366 1111<\/p>\n<p>Bethesda Hospital, Palliative Care Unit 9340 6300<\/p>\n<p>Kalamunda Palliative Care Unit 9293 2122<\/p>\n<p>Sandalwood PC Unit, Glengarry Hospital 94470111<\/p>\n<h5>Legal &amp; Health Advocacy<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabwa.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citizens Advice Bureau<\/a> for free legal advice<\/p>\n<p>Perth 9221 5711<\/p>\n<p>Armadale 9497 5311<\/p>\n<p>Joondalup 9301 2833<\/p>\n<p>Midland 9274 3000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve collected a list of cancer resources in WA Solaris Cancer Care Solaris Cancer Care aims to improve the quality-of-life of\u00a0people with cancer\u00a0and their carers by providing the support to cope with the emotional and physical side effects of cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. 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