Wellness
A holistic approach to health and wellbeing.
Wellness Support offers practical resources to support your physical, mental and social wellbeing. It focuses on everyday ways to manage challenges, build strengths and support a healthier, more balanced life.
This section includes wellness resources and helpful information for patients and families.
If you need urgent mental health support, you can contact your local mental health crisis support team or one of the 24/7 telephone services such as Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency and need immediate support, call 000 or attend your local hospital emergency department.
Wellness Resources
Practical, compassionate insights from NECA’s neuroendocrine cancer counsellor. These articles are designed to support your emotional wellbeing, covering topics like coping strategies, navigating uncertainty, strengthening relationships and finding moments of calm throughout your experience.
Employment and Cancer
Family Communication During a Cancer Diagnosis
International Day of People with Disability
Mental Health: Taking steps to combat stress
Navigating Guilt
Parenting through Cancer
Preparing for the holiday season
RU OK? Today and any day, because life happens every day
Self-Care What is it?
Other Wellness Resources
Scroll through our Wellness Resources designed to support your wellbeing, including factsheets, booklets and support groups.
Australian Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme
Cancer Council Telephone Support Group
Carers Private FB Support Group
Complementary Therapies
Complementary Therapies
Diet
Employment and Cancer
Exercise The Facts
Facebook Friday – 20/8/2021 Advanced care planning
Facebook Friday – Let’s talk about Palliative Care with Dr Sonia Fullerton
Helpful Resources
Emotional and Psychological Impact of NET Symptoms
Treatment & Wellness Care Plan
Contact our Counsellor
Our counselling service is designed to provide emotional and psychological support to everyone affected by neuroendocrine cancer, including patients, their families, and carers.
Additional Support Options Include:
Beyond Blue (24/7)Â
First Nations
13 YARN
Thirrili (after suicide)
LGBTIQA+
Men
Mensline Australia
Veterans and their Families
Youth
Other
Suicide Callback Line
Standby Support After Suicide
Blue Knot
Support for adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse.
9am-5pm 7 days a week