SAVE THE DATE: Brisbane brain tumour forum, Saturday 11  August 2012, featuring leading U.S. neuro-oncologist Professor Susan M Chang. Click here to register your interest in attending this Forum.

Welcome to our organisation

Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) is the only national brain tumour patient and caregiver organisation in Australia.

It was established in late 2008 by a group of brain tumour patients and current and former caregivers.

While welcoming the advice and input of specialists, BTAA seeks to represent the brain tumour community from the viewpoint of the patient, family and caregiver.

FREE HANDBOOK ... FREE HANDBOOK ... FREE HANDBOOK

A free copy of the 76-page US-produced "Primer of Brain Tumors" (9th edition - 2010), with a special insert linking various sections to Australian conditions, is available from BTAA.

Please click here to go to a request form or phone the FREECALL number: 1800 857 221

Note: Only one copy is available per Australian-resident brain tumour patient or family.

Are you looking for information about international or Australian brain tumour support groups? If so, then click here.

Important: Are you a brain tumour patient who is about to undergo an operation for a suspected primary malignant Grade III or Grade IV (glioblastoma) tumour? If so, you should read this FAQ about Gliolan.

Donate to Brain Tumour Alliance Australia Inc: Account name: Brain Tumour Alliance Australia. Commonwealth Bank. BSB: 06 2900. Account Number: 10603153. When making a transfer please also send an email to secretary@btaa.org.au notifying us of the transfer and your name and address. Sometimes the Bank information can be rather obscure.

BTAA has been endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient. ABN 97 733 801 179. Click here to download the relevant paperwork from the ATO.


The Prime Minister wears a grey ribbon in the House of Representatives to mark International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2011 which was held during 30 October - 5 November. Click here to read a round-up of activities held to mark the Week.



BTAA had a display at the Brain Cancer Forum held in Sydney in May 2011. BTAA Chair Matt Pitt attended a similar meeting in Brisbane the day before.


The principal guest speaker Dr David A Reardon (USA) stopped by to talk to BTAA officials at the Sydney Forum.

Navigating

BTAA has limited copies available of the updated and revised Third Edition of Tricia Ann Roloff's book "Navigating Through a Strange Land" which contains essays by brain tumour patients, family and caregivers, and health professionals.


We have imported the books from the USA and are selling them for $20, post free.


Contact: secretary@btaa.org.au

Disclaimer: This material provided on this website is general in nature. It is made available on the understanding that BTAA is not engaged in rendering professional or medical advice. Before relying on the material users should carefully evaluate its currency, completeness and relevance for their purposes, and should always obtain appropriate medical advice relevant to their particular circumstances.