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Pink Up anytime, your way!
Below are some digital assets so you can download and share to create your own Pink Up event.
This resources page may contain links to websites or platforms operated by third parties. Those links are provided for convenience and may not remain current or be maintained. Unless expressly stated otherwise, we do not endorse, are not affiliated with and are not responsible for the privacy practices of, or any content on, those linked websites and have no control over or rights in those linked websites. The privacy policies that apply to those other websites may differ substantially from our Privacy Policy, so we encourage individuals to read them before using those websites. Whilst are not associated or affiliated with any third-parties noted or linked to this website, we acknowledge the critical and invaluable support and resources that organisations such those listed on this page have provided to the founder of Pink Up GC and the wider community. We encourage individuals to consider exploring, engaging with and/or supporting these organisations after making their own enquiries with regard to suitability and their needs and intentions.
Advanced Breast Cancer Support Group - ABC
https://www.advancedbreastcancergroup.org.au/
Supporting women and men with secondary/advanced breast cancer and their families
Breast Cancer Network Australia - BCNA
- Bone health Bone health and breast cancer
- Anxiety and depression Anxiety, depression and breast cancer
Cancer Council Queensland
13 11 20
Email info@cancerqld.org.au
- Cancer Counselling Service - Nurse &/or Psychologist
- Cancer council connect
- Wig & Turban Service
- Assistance with finances & pro bono legal issues
Cancer Support and Information
Breast Cancer - Cancer Council QLD
- Understanding Breast Cancer
- Coping with cancer
- Emotions and cancer
- Nutrition and Cancer
- Caring for someone with cancer
- Understanding chemotherapy
- Understanding Radiation therapy
- Talking to children about cancer
- Understanding Palliative Care
Carer Information
The support you need to be a carer. Your role as carer is so important. Find reliable and trustworthy information, tools and resources with CarerHelp. When carers are ready for their role, everybody benefits.
Carer Gateway aims to make your life easier.
By calling Carer Gateway, you will be connected with a new Australia-wide network of Carer Gateway service providers. They will talk through what you need and help you to find local services and support to help you.
Dragons Abreast
https://www.dbq.com.au/our-sport-in-qld/dragons-abreast
Dragon boating for breast cancer patients beneficial in the treatment and prevention of lymphodema
Hopes and Hurdles Information
Our Hope & Hurdles Information Guide is designed for people who have been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. It has been developed through extensive consultation with people living with metastatic breast cancer, and those who treat and care for them.
The Hope & Hurdles Information Guide is a comprehensive booklet with information about dealing with your diagnosis, treatments and support options for you and your family.
There are also a number of optional booklets available to download.
- Metastatic breast cancer in the bone - download now
- Metastatic breast cancer in the liver - download now
- Metastatic breast cancer in the lung - download now
- Metastatic breast cancer in the brain - download now
- Triple negative metastatic breast cancer - download now
- Hormone receptor positive metastatic breast cancer - download now
- HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer - download now
- Planning ahead - download now
- When someone close to you has metastatic breast cancer -
download now
Palliative Care Information
PalAssist
Is a free service for anyone who has a life-limiting illness or condition and their families
1800 772 273 7.00am – 7.00pm, 7 days
Cancer Council Queensland: Understanding Palliative Care booklet
CARESEARCH
Palliative care knowledge network. A place to learn about end of life and what you can do for yourself or the person you care for
https://lgfb.org.au/Look good feel better
Free workshops
Home delivered confidence kits

Lymphoedema
https://www.lymphoedema.org.au/
Please discuss any concerns with your health care team and refer you to a specialist such as an Occupational Therapist &/or Physio therapist
Menopause websites
Jean Hailes https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/
Well femme https://wellfemme.com.au/
Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org.au/
Supportive information to manage menopausal symptoms
Provide McGrath Breast Care Nurses to support women and men experiencing breast cancer
OTIS
https://www.otisfoundation.org.au/
Otis provides retreat accommodation at no cost to individuals and families dealing with the challenges of breast cancer.
Please note that there are waiting times for accommodation which changes due to availability
Podcasts – Variety of topics offering support
Sexuality & Menopause
BCNA resources
Talking to children about cancer
Kids' Guide to Cancer - Camp Quality
- Dealing with your parents cancer
- Talking to kids about cancer
- What about me
- What is happening to my mummy
- Medikidz comic book - https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/booklets-and-fact-sheets/
- Medikidz: explaining breast cancer through comic adventures (8-12 years)