Support Services

We offer a wide range of support services to all those coping with cancer. Most services are either free or subsidised.

Support and advice
Information - Up-to-date information on all aspects of cancer. Resources include information leaflets, books, journal articles and CD's
Educational programmes - e.g. Living with Cancer Course , Lymphoedema education and support, specific cancer workshops
Mastectomy fitting services
Massage
Support groups
Home loan equipment
Compression sleeve loan for travel
Treatment Shuttle Service -transport to and from the Regional Cancer Treatment Centre in Palmerston North
Accommodation (Ozanam) for out-of-town clients travelling to cancer treatment centres for chemotherapy /radiotherapy
Advocacy
Transport to and from medical appointments
Look Good Feel Better (In Conjunction with LGFB)

For more information or to access our support services please contact Pauline Farquar on (06) 876 7638 or email pauline@cancerhb.org.nz

Support groups are also active in Wairoa and Central Hawke's Bay.

Central Hawke's Bay Support Co-ordinator

Margaret Black (06) 855 4889 Email: Margaret

Wairoa Support Co-ordinator

Iris Aires (06) 838 8204

Central Districts - Hawke's Bay gratefully acknowledge the support of these organisations:

Cancer Society of New Zealand