Peer Support Groups

Meeting someone who is going through a similar experience to you, or hearing their stories can be helpful. Some organisations host online or in-person peer support groups, or provide resources that include personal stories from others affected by a brain tumour. We have included some we are aware of here. You may also like to read personal stories on BT Online, or join our online social media community – both are found under the “Connect” tab at the top of this webpage.

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Canteen Australia

Canteen Australia
Canteen is an Australian not-for-profit that provides free and tailored support to young people (aged 12-25) who are impacted by cancer. Whether they are dealing with their own diagnosis, a close family member's cancer, or death of a loved one, Canteen can provide: free counselling and individual support, connection to peers in similar…
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Acoustic Neuroma Association Australia (ANAA) website.

Acoustic Neuroma Association Australia (ANAA) website.
Australian-based online portal for people affected by acoustic neuroma (also called Vestibular Schwannoma), providing information, resources and support for patients and carers. The association has support officers in each Australian state and holds online and in-person meetings. You can become a member and receive quarterly newsletters as well as…
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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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WeCan Cancer Supportive Care

WeCan Cancer Supportive Care
WeCan is an Australian supportive care website which helps people affected by cancer find the information, resources and support services they may need following a diagnosis of cancer. While most of the content is not specifically focused on brain tumours, the site provides easy access to many excellent resources, services and information that you…
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PeterMac Aboriginal Yarning Circle (Online Peer Support)

PeterMac Aboriginal Yarning Circle (Online Peer Support)
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Victoria offers an online support group for Aboriginal patients to yarn with other First Nations people who understand what it means to be diagnosed with cancer. The group shares personal experiences of living with cancer, and exchanges information, and hears from cancer care experts on a variety of topics. While…
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Youth Cancer Services (Australian national service)

Youth Cancer Services (Australian national service)
Specialist treatment and support for young people with cancer aged 15-25 is provided by the Youth Cancer Services (YCS) based in major hospitals throughout Australia. Patients may be treated at a YCS in a lead hospital, or the YCS team can work with local doctors to plan and provide the best treatment for a young person wherever they are.
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Find an Aphasia community group in your area (Aphasia Community)

Find an Aphasia community group in your area (Aphasia Community)
On the Aphasia Community website you will find a list of aphasia community groups listed by Australia state and territory. These are not specifically for people with a brain tumour, but if you are looking to connect with others who are living with aphasia, you may find a suitable group to join from this list.
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We're working on adding more meaningful content

We’re working hard on adding more topics with meaningful information to this life stage, so there might not be as much content as you’d hope to find. If you’d like to see more of the content you’ve searched, please write to us at BT-online@unimelb.edu.au.

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