Today
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
We provide a range of FREE support services for people with cancer and their family/caregivers. We help get people through their cancer diagnosis.
- A listening ear for patients, caregivers, whānau and family members
- Transport – including three times a week shuttle service to Palmerston North for treatment and volunteer drivers within Hawke’s Bay
- Living With and Beyond Cancer - free monthly workshops for adults with cancer and their supporters, run by experienced Cancer Society staff
- Support groups (Wairoa, Hastings, Central Hawke’s Bay)
- Support volunteer training
- One-on-one support, patient advocacy & advice
- Emergency financial assistance via grants
- Complementary therapy – oncology massage, reiki
- Counselling
We encourage people to live a healthier lifestyle to reduce their personal risk of cancer. We do this through effective health promotion - education, advocacy, policy and communication on the following topics:
- Tobacco control
- Skin cancer prevention including SunSmart schools accreditation programme and sun protection equipment loan for summer events
- Nutrition and physical activity
- Screening and early detection
- Men's health
Staff
We have nine employed staff in the Hawke’s Bay region; they look after the day-to-day operations of the Centre, supportive care services, drive the Cancer Society shuttle transporting clients to radiation oncology treatment in Palmerston North, coordinate health promotion programmes, coordinate fundraising/special events, and support our volunteers.
We have around 40 regular volunteers who help our supportive care team by driving cancer patients to treatment, assist with support groups and others who help with fundraising, special events, administration, and general maintenance.
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Please call us directly for more information about any of our services.
Hours
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
|---|
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Services Provided
Aids and equipment
- Home equipment
- Prosthetics
Supportive health
- Social work
Support
- Support during treatment
- Support for family/whānau/partners
- Support groups
Transport
- Shuttle services
- Volunteer driving services
Accessories
- Headwear
- Scarves
- Wigs
Counselling
Exercise and relaxation
- Massage therapy
Welfare & advocacy services
- Advocacy services
Wellness / healthy lifestyle
Cancer Types
Breast, Childhood Cancers, Gynaecological, Leukaemia and Blood, Lung, Prostate, Skin Cancer / Melanoma, Others, Brain and Spinal, Head and Neck / Thyroid, Upper Gastrointestinal (Oesophagus / Stomach / Liver), Lower Gastrointestinal (Bowel / Rectum / Anus), Kidney, Bladder, Testicular, Sarcoma
Contact Details
310 Orchard Road, Hastings
Hawkes Bay
Phone
(06) 876 7638
Email
Website
central-districts.cancernz.org.nz/about-us/contact-us/hawkes-bay/
Little Elms Trust
310 Orchard Road
Camberley
Hastings
Hawke's Bay 4120
Street Address
Little Elms Trust
310 Orchard Road
Camberley
Hastings
Hawke's Bay 4120
Postal Address
PO Box 1014
Hastings 4156
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This page was last updated at 1:14PM on March 8, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Cancer Society Hawkes Bay.