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MEMBER PROFILE
CANCER COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA, VICTORIA
History of program |
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When did the program start? |
1990 |
Who helped you start the program? |
Cancerbackup & USA info |
Who have you helped start a CIS? |
All 7 states in Australia, Singapore, Canada |
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Types of services offered |
Information, counselling, support, community services. |
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Service delivery |
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Total number of inquiries in 2006 |
50,559 |
Telephone |
30,786 |
Website |
2,099 |
Email/mail |
19,180 |
Face to face |
593 |
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Languages offered |
English, Interpreter service available in 80 languages |
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Who uses your service (%) |
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Patient |
7,970 |
Family/Friends |
6,165 |
Public |
8,363 |
Healthcare professional |
8,892 |
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Demographics |
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Female |
40,053 |
Male |
8,745 |
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Types of cancer most requested |
Breast, prostate, colon, unspecified site. |
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Subject most often requested |
Treatment & management, psychological/ support, Cancer Connect program, diagnosis, side effects. |
Last Updated: 8 January 2008
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