What’s new in June

What’s new in June, with links to support, information and other items of interest.

• New and tailored resources for medically induced menopause
• Lived experience survey
• Look Good Feel Better upcoming virtual sessions
• Have you created a Cancer Mind Care Plan?
• LGBTIQA+ Expert Consultation Survey

New and tailored resources for medically induced menopause

Inherited Cancers Australia and Jean Hailes for Women’s Health have joined forces to create evidence-based resources to provide clarity, guidance and support for medically induced menopause.

If you’re navigating medically induced menopause or preparing for a treatment or surgery that may lead to it, these resources can help you understand what to expect, manage symptoms and find the support you deserve.

Explore the new medically induced menopause resources on the Inherited Cancers Australia website.

Lived experience survey

Rare Cancers Australia (RCA) is inviting adults across the country – whether you are currently living with cancer, have experienced it in the past, or have cared for someone who has – to take part in their Cancer Lived Experience Survey.

Your voice is vital in helping to understand the unique challenges faced by people with rare and less common cancers, including limited treatment options and high out-of-pocket costs. The insights gathered will guide improvements in support services, influence policy change, and ensure no one is disadvantaged by their cancer type, postcode or financial situation. The survey takes just 20 minutes, is completely anonymous, and can be paused and resumed at any time.

Visit the RCA website by 15 June to read more and take part in the survey.

Look Good Feel Better upcoming virtual sessions

LGFB Virtual Workshops are live, interactive sessions that allow people undergoing cancer treatment to connect with others in similar situations—all from the comfort of their own home. June sessions include Qigong, meditation, skincare and makeup, and selfcare.

View the June flyer here and visit the Look Good Feel Better website to register.

Have you created a Cancer Mind Care Plan?

Cancer Mind Care is a free online resource supporting the mental wellbeing of people diagnosed with cancer, their support people and healthcare professionals. It offers a personalised Cancer Mind Plan based on how you’re feeling, with expert-developed strategies and resources.

The platform is completely confidential, storing no personal information, and provides a safe first step toward emotional support. Developed in 2021 by Western & Central Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service (WCMICS), Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, and Gippsland Regional Integrated Cancer Service (GRICS), Cancer Mind Care is grounded in both clinical expertise and lived experience.

Visit the Cancer Mind Care website to take the survey and discover supportive resources.

Addressing Challenges Faced by LGBTIQA+ Individuals Affected by Cancer

Western & Central Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service (WCMICS) is seeking participants to take part in their second-round consultation survey to help prioritise service improvement initiatives that address the specific needs of LGBTIQA+ individuals affected by cancer.  Input in this survey will guide the design of projects that reduce inequities and better align with the needs of LGBTIQA+ patients and member health services.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, researcher, person with lived experience, carer, or community ally — your voice matters. You don’t need to be affiliated with a WCMICS health service to participate.

Visit the survey website to read more and take part.