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Peace of Mind Foundation is a not for profit organisation created to give support, courage and community to brain cancer patients, their carers, family and loved ones.
 
 
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Brain Cancer Support. Here and Now

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Brain Cancer Support. Here and Now šŸ’œ

 

Peace of Mind Foundation is a nationwide not-for-profit organisation, providing 'Here and Now' support to brain cancer patients and their families across Australia.

 
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News
Changes to NDIS Applications for Brain Cancer Patients

NDIS is available for Australians who have significant support needs, and where their impairments are permanent or are anticipated to degenerate further.

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Meet Tera, Nas Client Support Specialist 

Tera joined Peace of Mind Foundationā€™s National Advocacy Service (NAS) last year after spending six years travelling on board the family yacht with her husband and two children, sailing around Australia and Indonesia.

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Peace of Mind Foundationā€™s Community Navigator program set to expand

A new position in Ballarat/Bendigo has been given the go-ahead, with plans for additional roles in the near future.

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Ryker Reaches For The Stars To Challenge Brain Cancer   

When Ryker was two years old, his mum and dad noticed a troubling decline in his development. Many medical appointments later, the confronting news of Ryker's diagnosis was revealed.

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Media Release - NDIS Abandons Brain Cancer Sufferers

National brain cancer support foundation calls for urgent action.

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Community Event - Torquay Golf Club Charity Premier League 2024
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Community Event - Geelong Patchwork & Quilters Guild Inc Quilt-In

We challenge you to be inspired by the Peace of Mind Foundation logo to create a block 12 1ā„2 inches unfinished with a theme of purple.

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Meet Rachael: NAS Client Support Specialist

Rachaelā€™s lived experience and kind and compassionate nature bring highly valued expertise and care in her role as a Client Support Specialist with Peace of Mind Foundationā€™s National Advocacy Service.  

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COMMUNITY STORIES

Everyone who comes in touch with Brain Cancer has a unique experience.

By sharing and reading these stories we hope to bring empathy and closeness through familiar experiences and build a greater understanding of the brain cancer journey. If you would like to share your story, we would love to hear it.

Community Stories
Do it For Hugo
Do it For Hugo

National Advocacy Service Manager Fiona Hassmann shares her special bond with Hugo, Brooke and Ollie.

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Meet our Challenge Brain Cancer Ambassador Ryker
Meet our Challenge Brain Cancer Ambassador Ryker

Hear about his journey with brain cancer from his amazing mum Kristie.ā€Æ

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Amber and Brett
Amber and Brett

We were newlyweds, building a bright future together. However, what started as a dream turned into a nightmare when my husband suddenly turned blue (hypoxic) and had a tonic-clonic seizure.

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Alana and Isaac
Alana and Isaac

One morning, four months after our marriage in September 2019, my wife Alana fell out of bed. She was experiencing a full grand mal seizure (her first ever). I called 000 straight away (thankfully the ambulance didn't take long) and she was rushed to Barwon Health.

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Shelleyā€™s Brain Cancer Journey
Shelleyā€™s Brain Cancer Journey

Diagnosed with an Astrocytoma brain tumour in 2019 and following surgery and treatment, Shelley had gradually returned to her ā€˜new normalā€™ life. Unfortunately, her MRI in February 2023 revealed her tumour had returned and surgery was once again needed.

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Team Jaxon - Challenge Brain Cancer 2023
Team Jaxon - Challenge Brain Cancer 2023

Iā€™m Grace and Iā€™m 11 years old. Eight years ago my Brother Jaxon was diagnosed with terminal Brain Cancer, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG).

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Maree & Aislinn's Story
Maree & Aislinn's Story

My life completely changed when I found out my Mum (Maree) had Stage 4 Glioblastoma (terminal brain cancer).

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Tomsā€™ beating the odds
Tomsā€™ beating the odds

Tom was 19 years old when he began having symptoms at the end of 2012. He had increasingly bad headaches, nausea, vomiting and eye pressure/sensitivity. We didnā€™t think it was anything serious so Tom began going to the GP to try and find out why he was so sick all the time.

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Dan & Lara's Story
Dan & Lara's Story

My partner was diagnosed a year ago with Glioblastoma. When the neurosurgeon first showed us his MRI all I could say was, ā€œOh my God!ā€ It was a massive white mass on the scan.

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Alanah & her mum Gina's Story
Alanah & her mum Gina's Story

Where to even begin? My family are indescribably grateful for all of the fantastic work that the Peace of Mind Foundation does and for the countless ways they have helped my mum through all of the challenges associated with her brain tumours, from diagnosis to life post-treatment.

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Cameron and Ivona's story
Cameron and Ivona's story

At the time of my husband's diagnosis, I felt lost and overwhelmed. Our lives were turned upside down, and I didn't know what to do. A google search leads me to the Peace of Mind Foundation and their support.

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Cass Bennett - The Survivorship Diary
Cass Bennett - The Survivorship Diary

Since being diagnosed in 2018, Cass Bennett has spent the last few years interviewing patients, carers and medical professionals to build a resource called ā€˜The Survivorship Diaryā€™

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All proceeds go towards helping fund Peace of Mind Foundationā€™s support programs

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Brain Cancer Awareness Hydration Bottle
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Brain Cancer Awareness Hydration Bottle
$25.00
Grey cable knit Brain Cancer beanie with faux fur pom pom
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Grey cable knit Brain Cancer beanie with faux fur pom pom
$25.00
Large Brain Cancer Awareness Tote Bag
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Large Brain Cancer Awareness Tote Bag
$25.00
Kids - Timeless ribbed knit Brain Cancer beanie
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Kids - Timeless ribbed knit Brain Cancer beanie
$20.00
Grey unisex Brain Cancer Beanie
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Grey unisex Brain Cancer Beanie
$25.00
KIDS - Grey cable knit Brain Cancer beanie with faux fur pom pom
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KIDS - Grey cable knit Brain Cancer beanie with faux fur pom pom
$20.00
Brain Cancer Charity Cap
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Brain Cancer Charity Cap
$20.00
LIMITED EDITION - Brain Cancer Hoodie
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LIMITED EDITION - Brain Cancer Hoodie
$80.00
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Silver 'Challenge Brain Cancer' Be. Bangle
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Silver 'Challenge Brain Cancer' Be. Bangle
$44.95
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Silver 'Challenge Brain Cancer' Cuff
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Silver 'Challenge Brain Cancer' Cuff
$54.95
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Emily's Brain Cancer Kids Tee in pink or grey
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Emily's Brain Cancer Kids Tee in pink or grey
$29.95
Emily's Brain Cancer Adults Tee in Pink or Grey
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Emily's Brain Cancer Adults Tee in Pink or Grey
$34.95
Help patients and families like Emily's @livingwithemilyandrainbow access vital support services after a brain tumour diagnosis. Shop the #GoGreyInMay Peace of Mind Foundation support beanie via our online store (Link in bio) šŸ©·
Help Peace of Mind Foundation this May by purchasing one of our brain cancer awareness beanies! 100% of all proceeds go directly towards funding our support programs for patients, carers, and families affected by a brain tumour diagnosis. #GoGreyInMa
This year we have 87 registered participants (and counting!) for Challenge Brain Cancer. They're running, riding, swimming, and walking to raise funds for vital brain cancer support services. Help each team reach their fundraising goals by donating t
Week one tally update! Our Challengers have already raised an incredible $30,000 of our $80,000 goal! This vital funding will go towards patient and family supports such as counselling, financial assistance, community events and retreats, and our bra