Services provided by the Leukaemia Foundation for WMozzies

Information

The Leukaemia Foundation can help people to understand the complex issues around diagnosis and treatment of blood cancer. This information may be provided face to face, by phone or online through our many information guides, including booklets, newsletters, factsheets and more. Read More

 

Emotional Support

A diagnosis of a blood cancer or related disorder can have a dramatic impact on a person’s life. At times it can be difficult to cope with the emotional stress involved. The Leukaemia Foundation’s support services team can provide you and your family with much needed support during this time. Read More

 

Education and Support Programs

The Leukaemia Foundation offers disease-specific and general education programs throughout Australia. These programs are designed to empower patients and carers with information regarding diagnosis, treatment and recovery. They also provide an opportunity to hear from specialist doctors and allied health professionals, while meeting people in a similar situation.   Read More

 

Accommodation

The Leukaemia Foundation has a number of accommodation complexes located near major treatment centres. Each unit and apartment has been designed as a ‘home away from home’ for patients, carers and their families who have to temporarily relocate from regional and rural areas for specialist treatment. Read More

 

Transport Program

The Leukaemia Foundation can provide people with blood cancer and their families with courtesy transport to and from treatment.   Read More

 

Practical Assistance

Leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders can significantly affect patients and families’ normal way of life and there may be practical things the Leukaemia Foundation can do to help.   Read More