Supporting Australians
Through Cancer
Join our 12 week support program
Supporting you to live well with cancer
Cancer is the most common disease facing Australians today.
Treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy can take a toll on your day-to-day life, even after finishing treatment.
That’s why Valion Health developed the Cancer Support Complete Program – to help you maintain your physical and mental wellness. By joining the program you’ll have the support you need to get back to the activities you enjoy. We offer this program to people with any cancer type at any stage during and after treatment, and work in partnership with your medical team.
Improve fatigue and energy levels
Improve sleep
Improve strength and fitness
Support you to live well during and after treatment
Our Cancer Support Program
Our Cancer Support Program
Learn more about this service and how it works by watching our introduction video.
Nursing Assessment
Focused on your Goals
Caring Support Team
Anywhere in Australia
This program is available at no cost to eligible private health insurer members
Programs such as Valion Cancer Support are available at no extra cost, provided you hold appropriate Hospital cover for the full duration of the program and meet the eligibility criteria.
*To be eligible for the program you must be a member of a Valion Private Health Insurer partner and have Hospital cover with all relevant waiting periods served. Additional eligibility may apply.
What’s Included
A qualified Oncology Nurse is on hand for your initial assessment and to set you up with everything to get started. Your nurse will continue to support you throughout the program.
We coordinate regular video calls or telephone sessions between you and your care team throughout your program.
Exercise Physiology support sessions – we work with you to develop an individualised exercise program
Sessions with an Oncology Dietitian – Nutrition is crucial for supporting you through and after treatment
Speak with an experience Psychologist – practical tools and strategies to assist you and your carers.
Access to our tailored educational modules and our participant app.
Step 1: Register your interest via our web form below
This is reviewed by the Valion clinical team
Step 2: We call you to book in your nursing assessment
With an experienced mental health nurse
Step 3: Program sessions are booked at a convenient time
Sessions can be done via video call or phone call
Step 4: The Cancer Support program typically goes for 12 weeks
We review your progress then plan next steps
Cancer Support – Explained
Every program is individualised to your needs and circumstances.
Valion Health’s Cancer Support Complete is a virtual care program, provided across Australia by a team of experts in supportive cancer care. Your team connects with you using video call, phone and via our patient app to provide you with high quality, personalised cancer care and support from the convenience of your own home.
When you join the program, your own care team will come together and work with you on a plan that suits your needs.
This program runs for 12 weeks. And the team at Valion will work with you to schedule appointments which may include support from a cancer nurse, dietitian, exercise physiologist, psychologist and yoga therapist, in a way that best supports you.
Your team will connect with you in the way that best suits you, and if you need assistance with technology we take the time to support you.
The focus of the Cancer Support Complete program is to support people to live well with cancer through a personalised support and rehabilitation program.
Evidence shows that our program can improve your quality of life. What does this mean? It can vary, but generally it can lead to improved energy levels, increased muscle strength and endurance, improved sleep, improved mood and reduced cognitive (mental) fatigue.
You’ll learn about the importance of good nutrition, how to design an individualised exercise program that takes into account your treatment and background, whilst improving your understanding of cancer, its treatment and managing its side effects. Importantly, this program is delivered by experienced, qualified health professional team who have expertise and a passion for working with people who have had a cancer diagnosis.
Cancer Nursing Support and Navigation
One of our expert oncology Nursing Care Coordinators will work with you on developing a personalised care plan, help monitor your side effects, navigate and link you in with services, connect with your medical team while providing education that is individualised to you and your needs.
Exercise Physiology video-call sessions
As recommended by the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia, our exercise professionals work with your to develop an individualised exercise programs. Exercise is proven to increase your strength and endurance, while improving energy levels.
Dietitian video-call sessions
Nutrition is crucial for supporting you through and after treatment. Our experienced, oncology focused dietitians work with you to overcome common nutritional problems such as decreased appetite, nausea and changes in taste.
Psychology video-call sessions
A cancer diagnosis takes its toll on all aspects of life, from relationships to finances, sleep and mood. Our expert oncology psychologists offer support to provide you with practical tools and strategies to assist you and your carers.