Cancer Support New Zealand

Cancer Network Group Service, Community Health

Today

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Cancer Support NZ provides free, practical complementary support that sits alongside medical treatment, offering practical psychosocial support for people facing cancer. Our programmes help manage the physical, emotional, invisible and visible effects of cancer treatment, including changes in confidence, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Who Can Access

People with a cancer diagnosis
All cancer types and stages from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond
All adults (16+), genders, and backgrounds

Cost
Free of charge.

How This Helps

Cancer and its treatment can impact physical appearance, psychological wellbeing, and quality of life.

Our programmes support self-management, improve confidence and wellbeing, reduce social isolation, and help patients regain a sense of control during and after treatment.

For Health Professionals

Cancer Support NZ provides a non-medical, practical and tangible supportive care service that complements oncology and primary care.

We support patients with

Psychosocial wellbeing and emotional support
Management of appearance related side effects of treatment
Confidence, self-esteem, and quality of life
Practical self-management strategies to support daily functioning
Peer support and group-based interventions
Workplace guidance to support return to work and employment navigation

Staff

Clare O'Higgins, General Manager

[email protected]

Sharon Henaghan, Patient Services

[email protected]

0800 865 432

Ages

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Patients can self-refer or be referred by oncology teams, GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals via www.cancersupport.org.nz/referral

Access / Referral Information

Nationwide service across Aotearoa New Zealand
Community based and online delivery options
Self-referral and clinician referral pathways available

Additional Information
Cancer can result in visible physical changes, reduced confidence, and psychosocial distress.

Early access to supportive care services can improve wellbeing, support adjustment, and enhance overall quality of life alongside medical treatment.

Online booking URL: https://cancersupport.org.nz/class-schedule/

Website URL: http://cancersupport.org.nz

Website / App

Referral

Anyone can access

Make an appointment

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Our service is FREE for every person, with any cancer, at every stage.

There is no requirement to be in active treatment.

Hours

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Visit our website www.lgfb.co.nz to look at the class schedule for your local area.

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb).

Services Provided

Community Classes delivering the Look Good Feel Better programme for management of appearance related side effects

Online classes including movement and mindfulness, emotional wellbeing, and confidence support

Practical education and self-management strategies for daily wellbeing

Peer support and group based psychosocial support in a non-medical setting

Cancer Types

Bladder, Brain and Spinal, Breast, Childhood Cancers, Gallbladder & Bile Duct, Gynaecological, Head and Neck / Thyroid, Kidney, Leukaemia and Blood, Lower Gastrointestinal (Bowel / Rectum / Anus), Lung, Others, Pancreatic, Prostate, Sarcoma, Skin Cancer / Melanoma, Testicular, Upper Gastrointestinal (Oesophagus / Stomach / Liver)