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Support Services

Our core services

Support & Information

  • To speak to a Cancer Information Nurse call 0800 Cancer (0800 22 62 37)
  • Cancer Information Library with books and other resources available for loan
  • Get in touch with Cancer Connect which is a peer support group
  • Discuss issues dealing with cancer with Cancer Chat NZ
  • Support Groups, Education Courses, Lifestyle Courses and Workshops
  • Regular Newsletters with useful updates and information on cancer
  • Transportation to treatment
  • Patient and Family/Whanau Support Volunteer Visitors Financial Assistance Grant Scheme
  • Counselling services Grant Scheme

For additional information about local health and social services in the Kapiti area visit Kapiti Coast Health Services. Please find more information about the Cancer Society's Support and Information services.

Healthy Living

  • SunSmart Shade Loan Scheme, free for public and private events
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and sun hats
  • SunSmart Schools Accreditation
  • Smokefree information, advocacy and promotion
  • CanQuit Smoking Cessation programme
  • Prevention, Screening and Early Detection
  • Healthy Eating, Healthy Action lifestyle advice

More information about Healthy Living.

Volunteering

Whatever your skills, time or expertise you can make a difference. The Kapiti Office needs the help of volunteers to deliver the many services on offer.

More information on vounteering.

Fundraising

Fundraising is achieved by a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers. We receive no government funding so your help is vital.

More information about how you can help us.

Wellington - Kapiti gratefully acknowledge the support of these organisations: