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Care that reaches across Australia
Every day, McGrath Cancer Care Nurses are supporting people and families experiencing cancer in communities across Australia.
Today, 430 nurses are delivering free, expert care – helping people navigate treatment, understand what comes next and feel supported through some of the most challenging moments in their lives. Across the country, nurses like Daniel, Dinah and Pauline are showing what that care can look like.
Daniel
Based in the Northern Rivers, NSW, Daniel has been a registered nurse for 15 years and supports people experiencing lung cancer. For Daniel, making a difference often starts with simply being there, providing a consistent and trusted source of support while patients navigate specialists, treatment decisions and side effects.
“Being able to provide consistent and trusted support and often simply be there to listen can make a real difference.”
Dinah
In Rockingham, Dinah became Western Australia’s first McGrath Cancer Care Nurse dedicated to supporting people experiencing upper gastrointestinal and lung cancers. With more than 15 years’ nursing experience, she is passionate about holistic care and empowering her patients to feel heard and informed.
“When patients share their concerns whether they be practical, clinical or emotional, open communication is so important.”
Pauline
In Alice Springs, Pauline is helping make cancer care more accessible for people across Central Australia. With 30 years’ nursing experience, she understands the additional challenges people in remote communities can face, from long-distance travel and accommodation costs to time away from family.
“My focus is on easing these pressures, bringing care closer to home and ensuring people can concentrate on what matters most to them.”
Different communities. Different cancer experiences. Different needs. But across Australia, our McGrath Cancer Care Nurses share one purpose: to ensure no one goes through cancer without care.
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Matt’s life changed in an instant. At 34, he was working in civil construction and raising a young family with his partner Kyra, life was busy but normal. Then one day, something didn’t feel right.
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Dan was always on the move. A devoted husband, father of two teenage girls and lifelong sports lover, he lived a busy, active life in Melbourne. So, when a routine run left him unusually short of breath, he knew something wasn’t right.
Kirby is used to caring for others. A registered nurse from Maitland, a mum to two young children, and someone who loves the outdoors, 37-year-old Kirby had built her life around caring for others and making the most of family time. Days were filled with work, camping trips, cricket, and the joyful chaos of raising her kids, Norah and Vance.
At just 24, Angelique’s life changed with a breast cancer diagnosis. With the support of her partner and her McGrath Cancer Care Nurse, she navigated treatment with resilience and a focus on what lay ahead.
When a routine blood test revealed multiple myeloma, Helen’s life changed unexpectedly. With the support of her McGrath Cancer Care Nurse and her family, she approached treatment with optimism and continues to live life fully.
At 45, Rachel’s life changed in a matter of weeks when a minor stomach issue led to a bowel cancer diagnosis. With the support of her McGrath Cancer Care Nurses, she is navigating treatment while staying connected to the life and family she loves.
