Cancer Information
We understand it may be difficult to find information about a rare cancer, so we've compiled a knowledgebase to help you.
Learn more chevron_rightEmotional Support
No matter what stage you are within your journey, it can be tough. We can help you find support to help you through this.
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There are tools, resources, and services out there that can help you each step of the way. We can help take the pain out of it all.
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Our Patient Treatment Fund can help take the financial worry out of visits to the hospital or pharmacy. We can also offer helpful advice.
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See more arrow_forwardEveryone and every cancer is different, so we have a friendly team you can chat with about any questions you may have. If they don't have the answers they will definitely know where to look.


Peer Support
We can help you connect with others on a similar path so you can learn, share, and feel less alone.
Support Groups
We stand strong as a community. Our Support Groups are an opportunity to have real conversations with others who truly understand the reality of a rare cancer diagnosis.
Referring a patient
Refer your patient to us for one-on-one, tailored support from a Specialist Cancer Navigator.
How you can help
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Partner with us
Sponsor an event, donate an auction item, or chat about other partnership ideas - the opportunities are endless!
Fundraise
Fundraising allows you to make a difference by raising funds and awareness by reaching out to your networks for donations.
Where your money goes
Your donation creates hope and shows people living with rare cancers they are not alone.
Support a patient
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Helping Noah Kelly
At just sixteen months old, my sweet Noah was diagnosed with an…
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Helping Robert Eades
Robert is a 57-year-old First Nations gentleman from the Great Southern Region…
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Helping Melanie Whalan
We’ve organised this crowd fundraising page to help our beautiful friend Melanie…
Read more arrow_forwardDriving Change
One out of every four people diagnosed with cancer in Australia is told that their type of cancer is rare. That’s one person every 13 minutes. Every 13 minutes, a daughter, a son, a mother or a father is told “we don’t know the next steps for you.”
Rare Cancer Lived Experience Survey
Complete Australia's first Rare Cancer Experience Survey and help change the story for rare.
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People with rare, less common and complex cancers face a common set of challenges.
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We are changing the story of a rare cancer diagnosis through limitless support and advocacy.
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KnowledgeBase
Learn more about your cancer type, and find relevant cancer and support services, health professionals and clinical trials.
Latest News
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Community Events
Round unites Tasmanian hockey community to remember Liv
A shared passion for hockey and a childhood friendship were the inspiration…
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Former Speaker of the House appointed as official Patron of Rare Cancers Australia
For the first time in its 13-year history, Rare Cancers Australia has…
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Unified by rare: Guinness record woolcraft challenge shines a spotlight on rare craft and rare cancers
Forget fast fashion – an unusual event in regional Victoria at the…
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