Organisation:

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre’s 'psychosocial care referral checklist' provides a simple way for health professionals to identify patients at higher risk of psychosocial distress who may benefit from additional assessment and appropriate referral for psychosocial care. This resource includes the following:

1. Explanatory notes (77 kb pdf)
2. Psychosocial care referral checklist (99 kb)
3. Distress Thermometer (note this pdf is provided by www.nccn.org)

Format:

Checklist (download)

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.nbocc.org.au/bestpractice/index.html

Organisation:

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCI)

Tool for measuring level of distress in cancer patients. 265kb

Format:

Proforma (download)

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Request permission from NCCI

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/PDF/distress.pdf

Organisation:

Department of Health and Human Services, Tasmania

This resource has been designed to meet the information needs of health workers in Tasmania and is the result of a project to provide State-wide consistent and current resources. It has been developed through consultation with individuals, representatives and organisations who have an interest in improving the care of rural women who have or who have had breast cancer. 177kb

Format:

Web-based PDF

Target audience: 

Allied health - all

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/services/view.php?id=3540

Organisation:

The Cancer Council Australia (TCCA)

The Cancer Council Australia has developed a range of evidence-based position statements to communicate our position on key cancer issues. Position statements are written by The Cancer Council's expert committees and are based on the evidence available. All statements are reviewed regularly, in accordance with The Cancer Council Australia�s position statements policy.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Health professionals

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.cancer.org.au/Healthprofessionals/PositionStatements.htm

Organisation:

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)

The Clinical practice guidelines for the psychosocial care of adults with cancer have been developed by the NBOCC and the National Cancer Control Initiative in response to this need. The Steering Group used the original psychosocial guidelines for women with breast cancer as a template for the expansion of information, and further development of recommendations regarding clinical care of all adult patients with cancer.

These evidence-based guidelines have been designed for use by all health professionals who come in contact with people during the course of cancer diagnosis and treatment. The document is multidisciplinary in its focus and the recommendations applicable to diverse treatment settings.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.nbocc.org.au/resources/resource.php?code=PCA

Organisation:

National Cancer Institute

A series of supportive care summaries that provide descriptions of the pathophysiology and treatment of common physical and psychosocial complications of cancer and its treatment, such as pain, emotional concerns, hypercalcemia, and nausea/vomiting. Each health professional version contains an overview, information on etiology, assessment and management, and references to the current literature. Most supportive care summaries are also available in patient versions, written in easy-to-understand, non-technical language.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/coping

Organisation:

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)

Report on a Commonwealth-funded initiative to improve supportive care for women with breast cancer in rural and regional Australia

Format:

Web-based PDF

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.nbocc.org.au/resources/resource.php?code=SSW 

Organisation:

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)

Overview of published research about the psychosocial impact of breast cancer on women’s body image and sexuality. It also considers the supportive care issues for women and their partners, as illustrated through a series of focus group interviews. 585kb

Format:

Web-based PDF

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.nbocc.org.au/resources/resource.php?code=PBI

Organisation:

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)

Report about tools and methods for identifying psychosocial distress. 561kb

Format:

Web-based PDF

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.nbocc.org.au/resources/resource.php?code=IPD

Organisation:

Victorian Ministerial Taskforce for Cancer

Report and presentations from the Supportive Care in Cancer Seminar, which considered research into supportive care in cancer and aimed to identify both current and potential research activities in this area. The seminar focussed on areas such as quality of life, functional outcomes, rehabilitation and psychosocial outcomes, survivorship issues and spiritual care.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/cancer/mtfc/wkshop221105/index.htm

Organisation:

Department of Human Services, Victoria

Fact sheet about supportive care policies in Victoria. 152kb

Format:

Web-based PDF

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/cancer/docs/suppcare/cosa06suppcare.pdf

Organisation:

Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA) 

The Australian Psychosocial Oncology Society’s mission is to promote the psychosocial care of patients with cancer, their families and carers, to enhance the capacity of health professionals to deliver optimal psychosocial care, and to promote the timely translation of research into clinical practice. Membership is open to all members of COSA who are interested in the psychosocial care of patients with cancer and their families.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Registration required – contact organisation

Cost:

Payment required contact COSA

International Resource:

No

Accrediting body:

N/A

URL:

http://www.cosa.org.au/Groups/COSAGroups/Psycho-oncology.htm

Organisation:

Oncology Social Work Australia (OSWA)

Oncology Social Work Australia is the peak organisation for Australian Oncology Social Workers. It exists to assist social workers in their practice. It provides a forum for information exchange and ready access  to the latest information relevant to the oncology social worker’s craft.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Social workers

Accessibility:

Registration required – contact organisation

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.oncologysocialworkaustralia.com/index.htm

Organisation:

Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG)

The Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG) was established in 2005, in response to a recognised need to develop the capacity and co-ordinated collaboration to conduct large-scale, multi-centre psycho-oncology and supportive care research. Membership (free) is open to researchers and health professionals from Australia and New Zealand.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.pocog.org.au/default.aspx

Organisation:

Centre for Health Research & Psycho-oncology (CHeRP)

The Centre for Health Research & Psycho-oncology (CHeRP) is a behavioural research group established in 1988 with funding from the Cancer Council NSW  and is based within the Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle.

CHeRP's mission is to undertake the highest quality research and relevant training in order to contribute to a reduction in the burden of illness imposed by cancer. Research focus is on:

• primary and secondary prevention of cancer
• behavioural aspects of the consequences of cancer
• the care of cancer patients

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.newcastle.edu.au/centre/cherp/index.html

Organisation:

American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS)

The aim of American Psychosocial Oncology Society is to advance the science and practice of psychosocial care for people with cancer.  This includes:

• Providing a forum for professionals and individuals interested in the areas of psychological, social, behavioral, and spiritual aspects of cancer;
• Raising the level of awareness of health professionals and the public about psychological, social, behavioral, and spiritual domains of care for patients with cancer
• Developing and implementing educational programs for health professionals, patients, and the public on the psychological, social, behavioral, and spiritual aspects of cancer

Membership available.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.apos-society.org/default.aspx

Organisation:

International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS)

Founded in 1984, the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) was created to foster international multidisciplinary communication about clinical, educational and research issues that relate to the subspecialty of psycho-oncology and two primary psychosocial dimensions of cancer: 

1. Response of patients, families and staff to cancer and its treatment at all stages;
2. Psychological, social and behavioral factors that influence tumor progression and survival.
   
   Membership is open to individuals with a diversity of clinical and research backgrounds. These include, but are not limited to, physicians, social workers, nurses, psychologists, rehabilitation specialists, epidemiologists, social scientists, and educators. Currently, there are over two hundred members from thirty-eight countries.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.ipos-society.org/

Organisation:

The Cancer Council Australia (TCCA)

This section of the TCCA website provides information about the support available to people with cancer at a national and state level. This includes:

• counselling services
• support groups and networks
• education groups, programs and information
• practical assistance
• accommodation   

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Consumers

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.cancer.org.au/aboutcancer/patientsupport.htm

Organisation:

Cancer Voices Australia (CVA)

Cancer Voices Australia provides a national, independent “voice” for people affected by all types of cancer, linking and collaborating with state Cancer Voices in ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC, WA and SA. Cancer Voices Tasmania will commence shortly.

CVA is a respected and integral part of the national cancer control arena, working collaboratively with its member organisations, the Federal Government, Cancer Australia, Cancer Councils, the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia, other clinical bodies and key stakeholders to improve services and care for all people affected by cancer in Australia.

Format:

Website – information

Target audience: 

Consumers

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.cancervoicesaustralia.org.au/index.htm

Organisation:

Cancer Backup

A series of information resources for people with cancer.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Consumers

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Resourcessupport

Organisation:

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)

This booklet provides information about the emotional and social impact of cancer. It has been written for people diagnosed with cancer, their family and friends.

This booklet may be most useful for people recently diagnosed with cancer or currently undergoing treatment. However, there are some issues discussed that may be relevant at other times throughout your cancer journey.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Consumers

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.nbocc.org.au/resources/documents/PCAC232_cancer-howareyoutrav.pdf

Organisation:

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

Information for people with cancer to identify their own, or their partner/family member's level of distress. Includes self-assessment questionnaire for patients.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Consumers

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.nccn.org/patients/patient_gls/_english/_distress/2_evaluation.asp

Organisation:

Clinical Oncological Society & The Cancer Council Australia

An edition of Cancer Forum Journal with a focus on Psycho-oncology.

Format:

Web-based PDF

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.cancer.org.au//File/PolicyPublications/CancerForumMAR06.pdf

Organisation:

International Psycho-Oncology Society

A list of literature and website links for selected psycho-oncological diagnostic instruments.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Allied health - counselling

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.ipos-society.org/professionals/tools-resources/diagnosis.htm

Organisation:

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)

Counselling Academy is a leading provider of professional development education for the counselling and mental health industry. The diverse range of courses are delivered online for convenient access. Many courses are supported by video and audio presentation to enhance your learning experience.

Format:

Training workshop

Target audience:

Allied health - counselling

Accessibility:

Health professionals only

Cost:

Payment required - Costs per course

URL:

http://www.counsellingacademy.com.au/courses/