Lift Cancer Care Services

Lift Cancer Care Services Lift is a one stop shop for specialised allied health treatments for people with cancer.

Lift will guide you in evidence-based wellness improvement programs to help you complete your cancer treatment and improve your quality of life. Lift will help you get through your cancer treatment in better shape - physically and mentally.

04/09/2026

Your first role can shape the clinician you become. Make it count.

Applications are now open for Lift Cancer Care Services’ 2027 New Graduate Program for Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists.

Designed for graduates completing their studies in 2026, the 12-month program offers a supported introduction to specialist cancer care, including:

• Structured mentoring from experienced clinicians
• Supervised clinical experience across cancer rehabilitation and Exercise Medicine
• Exposure to Lift’s multidisciplinary Model of Care
• Regular clinical education and professional development
• Opportunities to build confidence, clinical reasoning and specialist oncology skills

You don’t need to arrive as an oncology expert. We’re looking for curious, compassionate graduates who are ready to learn and want to make a meaningful difference for people living with and beyond cancer.

The program is full-time and commences in January 2027.

Applications close Friday 25 September 2026 at 9.00am.

To learn more, head to the careers page on our website and to apply, send your CV and cover letter to [email protected].

02/09/2026

August was another busy month for Lift, with plenty happening within our team and out in the wider community.

We made time to connect and learn, shared more of the people and care behind Lift, supported important conversations in cancer care and continued building relationships across the health community.

Each of these moments reflects a different part of what drives Lift forward, but they all come back to the same purpose: improving the experience and outcomes of people living with cancer.

As August comes to a close, we’re proud to share what we’ve been part of and excited for what’s ahead.

31/08/2026

Susie speaks candidly about the difference timely support can make after a cancer diagnosis, especially when it comes to managing longer-term side effects like lymphoedema.

“One of the best things about Lift is that it’s a one-stop support for people diagnosed with cancer, including access to lymphedema screening. Finding it early makes a huge difference to outcomes.”

For Susie, that early awareness meant she’s now able to manage lymphoedema effectively with night garments; something she says has helped her stay in a much stronger position today.

“It’s helped me move forward. If it had progressed, things would be very different.”

With access to screening, Prescribed Exercise Medicine aand ongoing care, Lift is helping people focus less on limitations, and more on living well beyond diagnosis.

Lift Cancer Care Services CEO and Founder Lauren Whiting took to the stage on Day 2 of the Day Hospitals Australia Confe...
28/08/2026

Lift Cancer Care Services CEO and Founder Lauren Whiting took to the stage on Day 2 of the Day Hospitals Australia Conference, sharing nine years of lessons from building Lift and challenging the sector to think differently about innovation in cancer care.

Speaking in the Clinical Innovation Stream, hosted by Dr Andrew Rochford, Lauren’s message was simple: innovation isn’t always a new technology. Sometimes, it’s collaboration.

For patients, that means bringing government, funders, clinicians and day hospitals together to create better pathways from evidence into everyday care.

Because evidence alone doesn’t treat a patient. Clinicians, systems and funding decisions do.

Lauren also reflected on the powerful role Exercise Medicine can play during and after cancer treatment and the need to make sure more people with cancer can access it as a routine part of their care.

She finished with a lesson from “Dancing Guy”: a movement doesn’t happen because of one person standing alone. It grows when others are willing to join in.

We know where cancer care needs to go. Now we need more people willing to move with us.

So, let’s dance.

26/08/2026

When Helen was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer at 39, her busy life as a mum, wife and teacher came to a sudden standstill. With no clear symptoms, an uncomfortable abdomen led to an emergency department visit, a bowel obstruction, emergency surgery and the need to begin chemotherapy as soon as possible.

In this video, Helen shares the shock of an unexpected diagnosis, the support that carried her through those first overwhelming weeks, and how she came to Lift Cancer Care through the encouragement of her family.

She reflects on the power of Exercise Medicine during chemotherapy, the safety of being supported exactly as she is, and the way Lift has helped reduce fatigue, build strength, and give her precious time back to be a mum, to feel a sense of normality, and to face each day with more energy.

Helen’s story is also a reminder that you don’t need to have been an athlete to benefit from Exercise Medicine. At Lift, she found a place where she felt seen, supported and part of a community, where, as Helen says, “you are so much more than a cancer patient.”

To watch Helen's full story, head to our YouTube channel.

Recently we brought our whole team together for another all-staff meeting.It’s one of the rare times we’re all in the sa...
23/08/2026

Recently we brought our whole team together for another all-staff meeting.

It’s one of the rare times we’re all in the same room- our Doctors, Exercise Physiologists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Dietitians and Admin team and as Lift continues to grow, these moments matter more than ever.

Together, we zoomed out and reflected on how Lift started, the purpose that continues to drive us, and the role we each play in shaping what comes next.

We did a workout together, naturally, and spoke about something that matters deeply in our work: the power of the words we choose and the impact they can have on the people in our care.

We also completed simulation training, ensuring our team knows how to respond when medical deteriorations happen at Lift.

We’re incredibly proud of this team, and of how much they care about getting it right for the people we look after.

A Saturday meeting might not sound like fun, but the photos tell a different story, and that’s exactly what makes this team so special.

20/08/2026

An extra touch of yellow took over Lift as we celebrated Daffodil Day. Staff and patients joined in, bringing a little extra colour and cheer to the day.

In the midst of busy routines and challenging moments, finding small pockets of brightness matters. Daffodil Day is a lovely reminder of the hope, care and connection that can make a real difference, for our patients, their families and our people.

19/08/2026

What does a day at Lift look like as a new grad physio?

For Maya, it means working with a diverse range of patients, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team and continuing to build her clinical knowledge through dedicated mentoring and professional development.

No two days look quite the same, but each one brings opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to care that makes a meaningful difference for people throughout cancer treatment.

Come along for a day in Maya’s life at Lift Cancer Care Services.

When one in two people will experience cancer in their lifetime, understanding the impact of cancer and its treatment ma...
17/08/2026

When one in two people will experience cancer in their lifetime, understanding the impact of cancer and its treatment matters across every area of Physiotherapy.

That was the message Lift Founder and Managing Director Lauren Whiting shared with final-year Physiotherapy students at APA Career Connect SA 2026 last week.

Whether a Physiotherapist goes on to work in sport, orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics or another area of practice, they will almost certainly care for people who have experienced cancer. Building greater knowledge of cancer care across the profession means more patients can receive informed, appropriate support wherever they enter the health system.

Lauren also spoke about the privilege of working alongside people during one of the most challenging periods of their lives, and the difference Physiotherapists can make by helping patients maintain function, independence and quality of life during and beyond treatment.

It was encouraging to see so many emerging Physiotherapists interested in oncology and in the multidisciplinary model of care we have built at Lift.

By inspiring more clinicians to develop skills and careers in cancer care, we can help grow the workforce patients need and improve access to evidence-based support for people living with and beyond cancer.

For graduating Physiotherapists interested in cancer care, keep an eye out for the launch of applications for Lift’s 2027 New Graduate Program, coming soon.

13/08/2026

Before her diagnosis, Helen’s life was full. Between work, family and the routines of everyday life, cancer was the furthest thing from her mind.

When she woke one night with abdominal discomfort, she expected to find a simple explanation and return to her normal routine. Instead, a visit to the emergency department led to a diagnosis of Stage 4 bowel cancer.

In part one of her story, Helen reflects on receiving that diagnosis, the uncertainty that followed and the impact it had on her priorities and plans for the future.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more of Helen’s story across our social media channels. If you’d like to watch her full story now, you can do so by visiting the Lift Cancer Care Services YouTube channel.

We are incredibly grateful to patients like Helen who generously share their experiences. By telling their stories, they help others navigate a cancer diagnosis with greater knowledge, understanding and confidence, while bringing valuable perspective to a time that can often feel overwhelming and uncertain.

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