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Hunter Brain Tumour Network: contact Kaye Duffy at kduffy@hunterlink.net.au or phone 0413 275 853.Meet third Sunday afternoon of each month in central Newcastle. Meetings are informal and patients, family members, carers and those whose lives have been impacted by a brain tumour are welcome. The interest of health professionals is appreciated in referring people.
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Liverpool Hospital: contact Kylie Wright, Neurosurgical CNC/Nurse Case Manager
02 9828 4078 or KylieM.Wright@sswsahs.nsw.gov.au or Teresa Simpson, Senior Oncology Social Worker, Teresa.simpson@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
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Westmead: The Neuro- Oncology Information Network [NOgIN]: contact Emma Everingham, Clinical Nurse Consultant Neuroscience phone 02 8837 8926; 02 8837 9000, or
everinghame@ramsayhealth.com.au. This is joint support and information group for patients/carers from Westmead Hospital and Westmead Private Hospital who have had treatment for brain tumours;
– www.westmeadprivate.com.au/News/NOgIN.aspx
– www.sydneybrainandspinesurgeons.com.au/nogin.html
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The Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick: Contact Alanah Bailey 02 9382 3802 or
alanah.bailey@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au A general Cancer support group, meetings held monthly on the second Wednesday from 2-4pm
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Brain Cancer Support Group St Leonards: North Shore Hospital
Ph (02) 9926 8724 or (02) 9926 8753
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Central Coast: Contact Colleen Stevens, Neurology Cancer Nurse Coordinator 0243 202 187 or
cstevens@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au Informal support and education meetings held monthly on the third Thursday, 10am-12 at Cancer Council, Erina, for people with primary brain tumours, their families, and carers.
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The Alfred Hospital: contact Helen Mott 03 9276 3369.
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Austin Health - Cancer Services: contact 03 9496 3315, PO Box 5555, Heidelberg VIC 3084.
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Royal Melbourne Hospital: contact Marcia Fleet 03 9342 4589
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BrainLink Brain Tumour Support Group in conjunction with Southern Health: contact Brainlink on 1800 677 579 or email admin@brainlink.org.au runs a support group for those with a primary malignant brain tumour, and for their carers (family & friends). Meet monthly at Blackburn
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Queensland - Brisbane & Townsville
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The Cancer Council of QLD Brain Tumour Support Service: has prepared a specific Brain Tumour resource in the Understanding Cancer Series. Contact Cancer Support Coordinator, Group Programs, Cancer Council Queensland, 553 Gregory Terrace, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006.
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Princess Alexandra Hospital: contact the part-time brain tumour support officer
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BrizBrain: contact the brain tumour support officer support officer 07 3833 2500
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A support group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10.30 a.m. at the Tugun Surf LIfe Saving Club. Contact Pete McLaughlin 0422784885 or 07 5598 3709.
Email: petershark72@hotmail.com
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ACT Brain Tumour Network: contact Susan Pitt (62470632) or
susan.pitt@netspeed.com.au
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Adult Brain Cancer Support Association: contact Andy Stokes 0403356492 or
a.r.w.stokes@bigpond.com Meetings last Saturday of each Month
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James Crofts Hope Foundation: The monthly support group is held on the last Tuesday of every month and is facilitated by the Neurological Council of WA. Check the website for details.
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OzBrain Tumour: A Web based/Internet support group for patients and care givers. Some of the group members have lots of experience, all of them have some experience — the idea here is that the learning and support and friendship with people who share your situation may give you strength and confidence to deal with your own situation. www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/OzBrainTumour
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Cancer Council Brain Tumour Patients Telephone Support Group: Tel 13 11 20.
Being telephone-based, you can join the group from anywhere in Australia. All you need is an hour, a telephone and a quiet, private space. Participation is free and confidential. Two trained co-facilitators coordinate the groups. Groups meet
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