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Cancer Society Hawke's Bay
Cancer Network Group Service
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.
- Provide credible and easy-to-understand information about cancer
- Transport – including three times a week shuttle service to Palmerston North for treatment and volunteer drivers within Hawke’s Bay
- Free monthly workshops for adults with cancer and their supporters, run by experienced Cancer Society staff.
- Support groups (Hastings, Central Hawke’s Bay)
- Support volunteer training.
- One-on-one support, patient advocacy & advice
- Therapuetic Interventions – oncology massage, reiki
- Counselling
We encourage people to live a healthier lifestyle to reduce their personal risk of cancer. We do this through effective Cancer Prevention - education, advocacy, policy and communication on the following topics:
- Tobacco control
- Skin cancer prevention including SunSmart school's 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 |
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Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Hawke's Bay Anniversary (24 Oct), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
Services Provided
Cancer support services provide support for you and your whānau if you have been affected by cancer.
Cancer support services provide support for you and your whānau if you have been affected by cancer.
- Patient transport
- Wigs and accessories
- Cancer counselling
- Wellness / healthy lifestyle
- Welfare and advocacy services
Cancer support services provide support for you and your whānau if you have been affected by cancer.
Provision of equipment and aids to support daily tasks or communication. This might include wheelchairs, crutches, technology to help with communication, and medical alarms.
Provision of equipment and aids to support daily tasks or communication. This might include wheelchairs, crutches, technology to help with communication, and medical alarms.
Provision of equipment and aids to support daily tasks or communication. This might include wheelchairs, crutches, technology to help with communication, and medical alarms.
Region
Hawke's Bay
Contact Details
801 Francis Hicks Avenue, Raureka, Hastings
Hawke's Bay
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(06) 876 7638
Email
Website
central-districts.cancernz.org.nz/about-us/contact-us/hawkes-bay/
801 Francis Hicks Avenue
Raureka
Hastings
Hawke's Bay 4120
Street Address
801 Francis Hicks Avenue
Raureka
Hastings
Hawke's Bay 4120
Postal Address
PO Box 1014
Hastings 4156
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This page was last updated at 2:00PM on March 13, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Cancer Society Hawke's Bay.