Aboriginal Cancer Care Program
This service supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living, working, or travelling within the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) who have been diagnosed with cancer. SESLHD is located on the traditional lands of the Dharawal, Gadigal, Wangal, Gweagal, and Bidjigal peoples.
Our team
You will receive support from:
- Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator (Navigator)
What we do
We support mob throughout their cancer journey. We provide culturally safe, respectful, and person-centred care. We assist you during diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing cancer care.
We can support you with:
- Talking with doctors, nurses, and other health professionals
- Going to appointments with you
- Explaining medical words and information
- Making sure you are informed and prepared for cancer treatment
- Linking you with support services
- Making it easier to access cancer services
- Connecting you with local community and Aboriginal support services.
How to get our support
For more information, please contact the Aboriginal Cancer Care Program:
Phone: 02 9540 8181
Secure Fax: 02 9540 8165
Email: SESLHD-AboriginalCancerCare@health.nsw.gov.au
Cancer Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
For more information, please see the resources below or visit our general cancer information page. We recommend you speak with your doctor or health professional about your specific situation.
- Aboriginal people | Cancer Institute NSW
- About cancer - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Website
- Blood cancer resources - The Leukaemia Foundation
- Aboriginal Supportive and Community Care | South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
- Our Mob and Cancer | Cancer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People - Our mob and cancer
General Cancer Information
For general information on cancer types, diagnosis, treatment and support, visit the following websites. We recommend you speak with your doctor or health professional about your specific situation.
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Credible, up to date information about different types of cancer, diagnosis and treatment. |
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Trustworthy information about cancer, treatments and coping with physical, emotional, and practical impacts. |
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Information to speak to a health professional, cancer counsellor and connect with others experiencing cancer. |
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Information on cancer types, diagnosis, treatment, coping with cancer and finding support for patients. |
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Information for people affected by cancer, including people living with cancer, cancer survivors, carers, and family members. |
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Evidence based, consensus driven information on cancer treatment for health professionals and patients in Australia. |
Also check the sites below:
- Cancer Council
- Cancer Institute NSW
- Breast Cancer Network Australia
- McGrath Foundation
- Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
- Advance Care Planning
- Voluntary Assisted Dying
- Cancer Services Clinical Stream | South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Cancer Prevention and Screening Information
For general information on cancer prevention and screening, visit the following websites. We recommend you speak with your doctor or health professional about your specific situation.
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Provides free screening mammograms to women aged 40-74. Information on what’s involved, local locations and bookings. |
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Education and information resources to help Australians reduce their risk of cancer by taking action that helps prevent cancers. |
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Education and information on how cancers can be prevented through healthy living and detected early through national screening programs. |
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Recommends all people aged between 45-74 years have a bowel screening test every two years. (Self-register 45-49 or ask your GP; kit will be automatically sent from age 50). |
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Recommends all women or people with a cervix aged between 25-74 years who have ever been sexually active to have a cervical screening test every five years. |
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Recommends people aged 50–70 years screen for lung cancer if they show no signs or symptoms, currently smoke or quit smoking in the last 10 years, or have a history of tobacco cigarette smoking of at least 30 pack-years. One pack-year is equal to smoking 20 cigarettes (one pack) per day for one year, or 40 cigarettes per day for half a year:
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