Support over the festive season

We want to thank you for your support in 2025. We are looking forward to continuing to provide quality connections, support and information to women affected by cancer across Victoria in 2026.
Our services will be taking a short break
Our services will take a short pause so our wonderful volunteers can rest and recharge.
Our Melbourne Peer Support Hub will be closed from 5pm on the 11 December 2025 until the 12 January 2026 to give our volunteers a chance to rest and recharge.
We will provide limited phone and email support on the following dates:
- Monday 15, Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 December
- Monday 22 December
- Monday 5, Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 January 2026
We know the festive season isn’t easy for everyone, so we’ve shared some resources below to support your wellbeing.
Looking after yourself during the festive season
Webinars:
- ‘All is calm’ – Social worker Lynda Evans outlines strategies to look after ourselves and enjoy the festivities while remaining as calm and stress-free as possible
- ‘Maintaining Habits of Health Living’ – Dr Amanda Horden discusses strategies to create all kinds of habits of healthy living, including exercise, to keep up motivation and manage any barriers you might experience.
- ‘Healthy Boundaries’ – Kathy Jerin discusses setting healthy boundaries, while protecting our energy, dignity, privacy and identity.
Online information:
- ‘Living with cancer and loss at Christmas’ – by Cancer Council Victoria
Phone support services:
- Cancer Council Victoria: 13 11 20
- Our Mob and Cancer (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people): 1800 624 973
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
- Carers Australia: 1800 242 636
- Lifeline: 13 11 14