Baseline mental health is trending ever down, particularly in recent times, so imagine the added trauma of a cancer diagnosis. Cancer Council WA is asking the WA Government to commit to an increased staffing allocation for the WA Psycho-Oncology service.

Further, in line with the WA Sustainable Health Review and State Cancer Plan 2020-2025 recommendations, inequities in care and outcomes for country people need to be reduced. An investment of $1.3M over four years to Cancer Council WA will provide Cancer Support Coordinators in the Goldfields, Kimberley and Pilbara to deliver psychosocial services, including counselling, peer support, mind and body programs.