We’re here for you

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with bowel cancer, we’re here for you.

Bowel Cancer Australia’s specialist support services are uniquely designed for you, whether living with or beyond bowel cancer, and for your family and friends.

Our free services provide an extra layer of support to the trusted relationship you have with your treating medical team.

You can email, call or video chat with one of our friendly Bowel Care Nurses, Stoma Nurses, Bowel Care Nutritionists, and Bowel Cancer Psychosocial Support Workers.

We also have additional support that includes a national peer-to-peer buddy network, moderated online support groups, and podcast, to name a few.   

Our services are underpinned by an unrivalled range of information and resources for patients and healthcare professionals.

Specialist support services

Bowel Cancer Australia’s essential support services are uniquely designed for you, whether living with or beyond bowel cancer, providing an extra layer of support to the trusted relationship you have with your treating medical team.

Nurses

A dedicated point of contact, before, during and after treatment, providing confidential support and help when needed most.

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Stoma Nurses

Pre- and post-operative support and advice if you require a temporary or permanent ileostomy or colostomy.

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Nutritionists

Helping navigate bowel habit changes by offering tailored nutritional support, menu planning as well as cooking tips.

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Psychosocial Support

Practical advice to support your psychosocial wellbeing as well as strategies for coping and adjusting to life with bowel cancer.

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1800 727 336

Bowel Cancer Australia’s free confidential helpline

Monday to Friday, during business hours

Other languages – call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50 then ask for 1800 727 336
Hearing or speech assistance – contact us through the National Relay Service then ask for 1800 727 336

Additional support

Our additional support includes a national peer-to-peer buddy network, moderated online support groups, and podcast, to name a few. Our services are underpinned by an unrivalled range of information and resources for patients and healthcare professionals.

Peer-to-Peer Network

Australia’s only national support group for bowel cancer patients, newly diagnosed, living with or beyond bowel cancer, and their loved ones.

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The Movement

Our closed nurse moderated Facebook Group, with monthly expert guests, is a place to connect with other patients and share lived experiences.

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Meaningful Movement

Our closed personal trainer guided Facebook Group to assist people seeking to prioritise exercise alongside treatment. 

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Bottom Line Podcast

Our monthly podcast sharing stories, lived experiences and health professional knowledge about bowel cancer treatment and care.

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Free Patient Resources

Covering all aspects of bowel cancer: prevention, early detection, diagnosis, surgery, treatment, and adjusting to the ‘new’ normal. 

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Lived Experiences

A valuable resource if you find it helpful to read stories of others who are living with or have been affected by bowel cancer. 

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#Never2Young

Our Never2Young Advocacy Agenda seeks to improve care experiences and health outcomes for younger people.

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Recipes

High and low fibre recipes by our Nutritionists, uniquely designed if you are recovering from surgery and/or living with a stoma. 

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1800 727 336

Bowel Cancer Australia’s free confidential helpline

Monday to Friday, during business hours

Other languages – call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50 then ask for 1800 727 336
Hearing or speech assistance – contact us through the National Relay Service then ask for 1800 727 336