Cancer Society Otago and Southland

Cancer Society House, 283 Great King Street, Dunedin

Contact Details

Phone (03) 477 7447
Fax (03) 477 6669
Email Jo. Arthur@cansoc.org.nz

Daffodil House Accommodation and Dunedin Driving Service
Angelique Mawson
Phone: (03) 021 241 9660
Email: Daffodil.House@cansoc.org.nz
Email: DrivingService@cansoc.org.nz 

Community Support

Team Leader Coastal Otago

Jo Arthur
Ph. 03 477 7447
Mob. 021 985 733
Email. Jo.Arthur@cansoc.org.nz
Hrs of work. Monday to Friday 

Angela Melrose
Phone: 03 477 7447
Email: Angela.Melrose@cansoc.org.nz
Hrs of work. Tuesday - Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Katherine Miller
Ph. 03 477 7447
Mob. 021 192 2251
Email. Katherine.Miller@cansoc.org.nz
Hrs of work. Tuesday - Friday

Online referral form

Street Address

Cancer Society House
283 Great King Street
North Dunedin
Dunedin
OTA 9016

Postal Address

PO Box 6258
Dunedin 9059

100 Thames Street, Ōamaru

Contact Details

Phone (03) 434 3284
Fax (03) 434 0799
Mobile 027 674 4200
Email Leanne.Kennard@cansoc.org.nz

Hrs of work. Tuesday and Thursday 9 - 2:30pm
                     Wednesday 9 - 3.30pm

Online referral form

Street Address

Waitaki District Community House
100 Thames Street
Ōamaru
OTA 9400

37 Clyde Street, Balclutha

Contact Details

Phone (03) 418 3916
Mobile 027 277 7632
Email Diana.Power@cansoc.org.nz

Online referral form

Street Address

5/37 Clyde Street
Balclutha
OTA 9230

Terrace Junction, 1092 Frankton Road, Frankton, Queenstown

Contact Details

Phone (03) 442 4281
Mobile 021 465 746
Email Tara.Strahan@cansoc.org.nz

Queenstown Community Cancer Support
Tara Strahan
Qtwn Office Phone (03) 442 4281
Mobile 0275 766 188
Email Tara.Strahan@cansoc.org.nz

Wanaka Community Cancer Support
Shona Jarvie
Mobile 021 849 726
Qtwn Office Phone (03) 442 4281
Email Shona.Jarvie@cansoc.org.nz 

Online referral form

Street Address

Aurum House,
First Floor
Unit 20
Terrace Junction
1092 Frankton Road
Frankton 9300

Postal Address

1092 Frankton Road,
Terrace Junction
Aurum House
Frankton
Queenstown 9300

14-20 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra

Contact Details

Phone (03) 440 0754
Mobile 0275 800 640
Email Ariana.Ridley@cansoc.org.nz

14 Centennial Avenue, 
Alexandra Community House

Online referral form

Street Address

Alexandra Community House
14-20 Centennial Avenue
Bridge Hill
Alexandra
OTA 9320

149 Spey Street, Invercargaill

Contact Details

Phone (03) 218 4108
Fax (03) 218 4602
Email Supportive.Care@cansoc.org.nz

Southland
Abby Forsythe
Phone (03) 219 4108
Mobile (03) 021 562 939
Email. Abby.Forsythe@cansoc.org.nz
Hrs: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm

Jo Bremer
Phone (03) 218 4108
Mobile 021 444 159
Email. Jo.Bremer@cansoc.org.nz
Hrs: Casual staff member

Eastern Southland     
Aynsley Dermody
Phone. (03) 218 4108
Mobile. 027 218 4008
Email Aynsely.Dermody@cansoc.org.nz
Hrs. Monday 8:30am to 5pm,
       Wednesday 9am - 4.30pm

Online referral form

Street Address

149 Spey Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810

Postal Address

PO Box 955
Invercargill 9840

Description

The Otago & Southland Division 
The Otago and Southland Division works to improve community wellbeing by reducing the incidence and impact of cancer with core activities in Support Services, Health Promotion, Information and Research.

Our comprehensive range of support services is designed to help patients, carers, friends and family deal with the impact of cancer while maintaining a positive future outlook. The Health Promotion Team focuses on reducing the risk of cancer by supporting communities to create healthy environments. 

We receive no direct government funding and rely solely on the generosity of donors for funding. 

Please refer to our website to find out more about what we offer and how you can access our extensive range of services, alternatively please feel welcome to contact us. The Otago and Southland Division covers a wide area, and has staff located on the ground in Dunedin, Invercargill, East and Northern Southland, Central Lakes, North, South and Western Otago. 

Our Core Activities 

  • Providing patient and carers support and information services
  • Health Promotion - programmes to reduce cancer risk
  • Recruiting, training and supporting a diverse team of volunteers
  • Funding Cancer Research
  • Fundraising activities including Daffodil Day and Relay For Life

Staff

We have a friendly team of healthcare professionals who are available to help and provide information and support to people, their families  / whānau and supporters who have a cancer diagnosis or who are receiving treatment for cancer.
https://www.cancer.org.nz/about-us/find-a-cancer-society-office-near-you/dunedin/our-people/

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Our services are free. 

Hours

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr).

Services Provided

Advocacy
Community nursing
Counselling
Family / whānau support
Transport
Wellness / healthy lifestyle
Cancer support

Region

Waitaki, Central Lakes, Southland, Dunedin - South Otago


https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/community-health-and-social-services/cancer-services/cancer-society-otago-and-southland/