The Australian Brain Cancer Foundation (ABCF) was founded to address the urgent gaps in brain cancer care, awareness, research and treatment. The ABCF leads initiatives like the Canberra Brain Cancer Support Team, the Research in Brain Cancer Initiatives and the Medical Equipment Initiative to enhance patient care.
Through the collaboration with medical professionals and institutions as well as patients, families and carers, these initiatives aim to improve the quality of life for brain cancer patients and their families.
The Canberra Brain Cancer Support Team (CBCST) closes the gap in emotional, social, psychological and practical support not covered by the healthcare system. Our supports include community-based navigation and supportive care; in-home or inpatient visits, counselling, and small financial aid grants.
It is a unique role of continuity; from point of diagnosis right through to bereavement and understanding loss, our Canberra Brain Cancer Support Team helps patients and families navigate the challenges of living with brain cancer.
Our Canberra Brain Cancer Support Team visits patients and families all across the ACT and surrounding regions offering support and guidance tailored to the needs of each patient and their family in a kind and compassionate manner.
The service is based in Canberra and currently servicing the ACT and surrounding regions. Referral to our Brain Cancer Support Team can come from anyone and is available free of charge, whether you are in the private or public health system.
Brain cancer imposes a heavy financial burden on families and patients. Our Canberra Financial Hardship Grants program funded by the ABCF, offers support for the whole family to help with unexpected expenses including:
The Canberra Brain Cancer Support Team (CBCST) program is made possible through the generous donations and long term commitment of the CBCST’s Founding Partners:
From left: Jonathan Muller (POMF Navigator), Rebecca Mallett (POMF CEO and Founder), Milena Skepev (ABCF CEO, Founder and Managing Director), and ABCF Founding Directors John Irvine, Nick Skepev and Tegan Elferkh.
The Australian Brain Cancer Foundation is the first not-for-profit organisation created by the people of Canberra for the People of Canberra to raise funds, bring awareness and help local families affected by brain cancer.
