The cancer journey is about far more than just receiving treatment.
Other issues can arise for which you may need extra support. Peter Mac provides a broad range of support services to assist patients, their families and carers with the physical, emotional and financial impacts a cancer diagnosis can bring.
LANGUAGES
Victoria is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse populations in Australia. Peter Mac is committed to improving health literacy and reducing barriers to optimal cancer care for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. To assist…
INTERPRETER SERVICE
Peter Mac is committed to the delivery of timely, accurate and confidential interpreting services by appropriately skilled professional interpreters. Interpreters are provided for appointments at Peter Mac at no cost to patients and their families.
AUSLAN: SUPPORT FOR HEARING IMPAIRED PATIENTS
Peter Mac is committed to the delivery of timely, accurate and confidential interpreting services by appropriately skilled professional Auslan interpreters. Auslan interpreters are provided for appointments at Peter Mac at no cost to patients and their families.
AUSTRALIAN CANCER SURVIVORSHIP CENTRE
The Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre (ACSC) aims to optimise the health and wellbeing of cancer survivors and their carers.
FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORT
Peter Mac Says No to Family Violence.
CONSUMER AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMPASS 2019-2022
At Peter Mac we engage with our consumers and communities because we know that better engagement leads to better care outcomes.
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTH
Peter Mac provides a culturally sensitive environment and understands the unique healthcare needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
DISABILITY ACTION PLAN
Peter Mac has developed a Disability Action Plan (DAP).
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION ACTION PLAN
At Peter Mac, we value our diverse communities. We recognise the importance of culture and cultural needs when…
FREE PATIENT LEGAL SERVICE
Peter Mac collaborates with Inner Melbourne Community Legal (IMCL) to deliver a Health Justice Partnership. IMCL provides a free legal service to…
HAIRDRESSING, MANICURE AND MASSAGE
Hairdressing, manicure, hand and foot massage and reflexology services.
HEADWEAR AND WIG LIBRARY
Peter Mac’s wig library and headwear service which issues about 20,000 pieces of headwear to patients each year.
LIBRARY
The Nancie Kinsella Patients’ Library provides books, magazines and folders of puzzle sheets to patients, their families and carers.
LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER
Look Good Feel Better is a free national community service that helps improve well-being and confidence for people undergoing cancer treatment.
TELEHEALTH
At Peter Mac we are committed to providing the best care, as close to home as possible. To support this, we offer video consultations (telehealth) when…
VETERAN AFFAIRS
Peter Mac offers support to veterans and war widows providing up-to-date information about entitlements and access to services.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Volunteer services provides support services to patients, patient support products, support the work of our Peter…
WELLBEING
Peter Mac has a wellbeing approach to care. This Wellbeing Model is based on a fundamental belief that the best…
PATIENT AND CARER SUPPORT
The volunteer service work hard to provide support services and products to patients and their families.