Pancare Face-to-Face Patient Support Group Adelaide
A local support group for people affected by pancreatic or upper GI cancers, offering connection, shared experiences, and in-person support.
Location: Clarence Park Community Centre, 72/74 East Avenue, Black Forest SA 5035
Room: Clarence Room
When: Last Friday of each month
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm (ACST)
Contact: RSVP to pansupport@pancare.org.au
The following telephone support groups are jointly run by Cancer Council NSW, Cancer Council Victoria, and Pancare:
Phone: 1300 755 632
Email: tsg@nswcc.org.au
Pancreatic Telephone Support Group
For people living with a pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
When: Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm (EST)
Contact: Open to new members at any time (click link above).
Advanced Cancer Telephone Support Group
For people with many types of advanced cancer, including pancreatic cancer.
When: Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm (EST)
Contact: Register to attend (click link above).
Carers’ Telephone Support Group
For carers of people living with any type of cancer, including pancreatic cancer.
When: Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 1:30pm – 2:30pm (EST).
Contact: Register to attend (click link above).
Life After Loss Telephone Support Group
Support group for people who have lost a loved one to cancer in the past two years.
When: Meets weekly for six sessions, each lasting 1 hour, and is led by two trained facilitators.
Contact: Register to attend (click link above).
Cancer Council SA Telephone Information and Support Service
Free, confidential support and information for:
People with cancer
Families, carers, teachers, and healthcare providers
Phone: 13 11 20
Hours: 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday
Connects you (or your carer) with a trained volunteer who has experienced a similar cancer journey. Free and confidential.
Phone: 13 11 20
Request a callback: Cancer Council callback form: https://www.cancersa.org.au/contact-us/request-a-call-back/
Email: askanurse@cancersa.org.au
A free online support group for anyone affected by a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, including patients and carers.
When: 2nd Thursday of each month
Location: Zoom video conference
Phone: (02) 7207 6970
Email: pancreatic.national.group@gmail.com
Cost: Free
For people affected by pancreatic cancer.
When: 1st Thursday of each month
Platform: Zoom
Contact: Via registration link (click link directly above)
For carers supporting someone with pancreatic or other cancers.
When: Last Thursday of each month
Platform: Zoom
Contact: Via registration link (click link directly above)
Online Specialist Presenter lead support groups
Includes a presentation by a specialist followed by group discussion.
When: 3rd Thursday of each month
Platform: Zoom
Contact: Via registration link (click link directly above)
Online Grief, Loss and Life support group – for bereaved carers
For carers who have lost a loved one to cancer.
When: 2nd Thursday of each month
Platform: Zoom
Contact: Via registration link (click link directly above)
Online Community Forums (generic)
Cancer Council hosts various online forums for:
Cancer survivors
Carers
Family and friends
These forums provide a space to connect, share, and support each other.
PanSupport Care Coordinator Telehealth
The PanSupport Care Coordinator helps Australians with upper GI cancers through diagnosis, treatment, and beyond.
Email: support@pancare.org.au
Phone: 1300 881 698
PanSupport Specialist Upper GI Cancer Nurse
Speak with an oncology nurse for support with:
Diagnosis
Treatment and symptom management
Wellbeing and navigating services
Appointment time: 45 minutes
Available: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
Phone: 1300 881 698 or book online (click link directly above).
PanSupport Counselling Program
Free professional counselling for cancer survivors, carers, and families at all stages of the cancer journey.
Support also available for those grieving the loss of a loved one.
Phone: 1300 881 698
Book online: https://pancare.org.au/living-well/telehealth-support/
13YARN is Australia’s first national crisis support line designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
It provides a safe and culturally appropriate space to speak with a trained Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free and confidential
Phone: 13 92 76
The free app makes it easy to coordinate support from family, friends, neighbours and colleagues.