Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral to access services? 

No. Most services at The Patient Approach Cancer & Wellness Centre can be accessed without a referral. Some services may require a referral if you are claiming through Medicare, NDIS, DVA or another funding program. If you're unsure, our team can help guide you. 

No. While cancer support is at the heart of what we do, our services are available to the entire community. We welcome adults, children, carers and families seeking allied health, wellness and supportive care services.

Absolutely. A cancer diagnosis impacts the whole family. We welcome carers, partners, parents, children and other support people who may benefit from counselling, allied health or wellbeing services.

We support individuals at every stage of the cancer journey, including newly diagnosed patients, those undergoing active treatment, people recovering from treatment, individuals living with advanced cancer and those navigating survivorship.

Yes. Our centre supports both adults and children. Some practitioners work specifically with children and adolescents, while others focus on adult services.

The Patient Approach Cancer & Wellness Centre is located in Cleveland in the Redlands, serving patients and families across Brisbane, Brisbane Bayside and surrounding areas.

Services may include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, dietetics, exercise physiology, counselling, psychology and other wellness and supportive care services. Available services may vary as our team continues to grow.

Yes. Many of our services are designed to support people during treatment, throughout recovery and into long-term survivorship. Support can focus on managing side effects, improving physical function, reducing fatigue, supporting nutrition, managing lymphoedema, improving communication and enhancing overall wellbeing.

Yes. Our Occupational Therapy team provides lymphoedema assessment and management, compression therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, scar management and other evidence-based treatments to support recovery and quality of life.

Yes. The centre offers a range of group programs, workshops and educational sessions. These may include exercise programs, support groups, wellbeing workshops and community events. Please contact us for current offerings.

What cancer support services are available in Brisbane?

The Patient Approach Cancer & Wellness Centre provides cancer support services in Brisbane and the Redlands, bringing allied health, wellness and supportive care services together under one roof. We support patients, carers and families from diagnosis through treatment, recovery and survivorship.

Appointments can be made by calling us on (07) 3088 3435, emailing info@thepatientapproach.com.au or contacting us through our website. Our team can help connect you with the most appropriate practitioner or service.