Multicultural Support

Most resources available in Australia for people affected by brain tumours are in English. In this section we link to websites and services that provide at least some relevant resources that have been translated into languages other than English, or have been designed for specific communities such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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CarerHelp website

CarerHelp website
CarerHelp is an Australian website for carers who need information and resources to help them feel informed and prepared for caring for someone who is seriously ill. It also includes information to support carers when death is a possibility and for when death is near. CarerHelp has information for everyone including carers who are Aboriginal or…
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Multilingual Brain Tumour Resources (Brain Tumour Alliance Australia)

Multilingual Brain Tumour Resources (Brain Tumour Alliance Australia)
The Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) has translated three useful brain tumour resources: "Brain Tumour Pathways", "It's Okay to Ask", and the BTAA information brochure, into the following languages: Chinese, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese, Filipino, Punjabi, Hindi, Dari, Spanish, and Arabic. These can be downloaded as PDFs…
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High-Grade Glioma – Guide to Best Cancer Care in Australia (multiple languages)

High-Grade Glioma – Guide to Best Cancer Care in Australia (multiple languages)
This Australian resource can help to guide you and your family through the experience of being diagnosed with high-grade glioma. It includes information on what tests to expect, timeframes for tests and referrals to specialists, diagnosis and treatment options, living with advanced cancer and suggested questions to ask your health care team to help…
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Carer Gateway website (Australian Government)

Carer Gateway website (Australian Government)
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program that provides free services and support for carers, including in-person and phone counselling, online skills courses, tailored support packages including access to emergency respite if you suddenly become ill and can no longer provide care for your loved one.
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Multilingual Cancer Resources (Cancer Council Australia)

Multilingual Cancer Resources (Cancer Council Australia)
Cancer Council Australia has developed resources with information about cancer, reducing your risk, diagnosis, screening and treatment in several community languages. These include booklets, fact sheets and videos. For cancer information and support in your language you can also phone Cancer Council on 13 11 20 and they can direct you to translation…
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Multilingual Cancer Glossary (Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre)

Multilingual Cancer Glossary (Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre)
A glossary of over 700 cancer terms available to download as a PDF in nine different languages (Arabic, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, French, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Spanish and Vietnamese). The glossary has been designed as a resource for professional translators, interpreters and bilingual health professionals working in the cancer…
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Information on Cancer, Diagnosis, Treatment and Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People (Cancer Council Australia)

Information on Cancer, Diagnosis, Treatment and Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People (Cancer Council Australia)
The Cancer Council Australia website has resources on cancer, diagnosis, treatment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Cancer Council NSW and Menzies School of Health Research have developed fact sheets about cancer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These resources were also developed in conjunction with a…
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Orientation to Caregiving – A PDF Handbook in CHINESE for Family Caregivers of Patients with Brain Tumours (UCSF)

Orientation to Caregiving – A PDF Handbook in CHINESE for Family Caregivers of Patients with Brain Tumours (UCSF)
Chinese translation of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF)’s comprehensive PDF handbook to help family members of loved ones with brain tumours. Topics include: managing physical symptoms, caring at home or at hospital, communicating with children and family members, managing emotional distress, caregiver support and wellbeing. Some…
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Orientation to Caregiving – A PDF Handbook in SPANISH for Family Caregivers of Patients with Brain Tumours (UCSF)

Orientation to Caregiving – A PDF Handbook in SPANISH for Family Caregivers of Patients with Brain Tumours (UCSF)
Spanish translation of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF)’s comprehensive PDF handbook to help family members of loved ones with brain tumours. Topics include: managing physical symptoms, caring at home or at hospital, communicating with children and family members, managing emotional distress, caregiver support and wellbeing. Some…
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Providing Effective Care at Home and at the End of Life – a PDF Handbook in Spanish for Patients with a Terminal Brain Tumour and their Family Caregivers (UCSF).

Providing Effective Care at Home and at the End of Life – a PDF Handbook in Spanish for Patients with a Terminal Brain Tumour and their Family Caregivers (UCSF).
The goal of this handbook is to provide an overview of what a patient and their family and caregivers may expect when facing a progressive, life-threatening brain tumour. This handbook (translated into Spanish) is specifically focused on providing effective care at home and at the end of life. The handbook is produced by the University of California…
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