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Cancer Society Otago and Southland
Cancer Network Group Service, Community Health
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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/
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Local Services
Please call our Divisional Office and they can put you in contact with one of our support staff. (03) 477 7447.
You can also go onto our website and see who is in your community.
https://www.cancer.org.nz/about-us/find-a-cancer-society-office-near-you/dunedin/our-people/
Cancer Information Helpline
Our Cancer Information Helpline is a national toll-free service available to people with cancer, their family/whānau, the general public and health professionals.
Experienced cancer nurses are available to answer your phone call or email on any cancer-related question, in confidence and in plain language.
For cancer information and support phone the Cancer Information Helpline on 0800 CANCER (226 237) or email SupportiveCare@cansoc.org.nz
Referral
https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/ZR1xosIwMj
or give us a call.
We accept referrals from anyone.
Make an appointment
Give us a call and we can arrange to come and visit you. Your time your location.
Walk in
Our doors are always open to anyone who is need of support around a cancer diagnosis. It could be a person with a cancer diagnosis, a loved one seeking support, a friend or a colleague. If you are seeking information about what is available to you and your whānau, know we will make the time to listen and to care - and to connect you with the services that are right for you.
Website / App
https://www.cancer.org.nz/about-us/find-a-cancer-society-office-near-you/dunedin/
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Our services are free.
Hours
Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed 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), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun).
Services Provided
Community cancer nursing
Community cancer nursing
- Community cancer nursing
Accommodation during cancer treatment, Cancer research, Cancer counselling, Patient transport, Wigs and accessories, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Welfare and advocacy services
Accommodation during cancer treatment, Cancer research, Cancer counselling, Patient transport, Wigs and accessories, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Welfare and advocacy services
- Accommodation during cancer treatment
- Cancer research
- Cancer counselling
- Patient transport
- Wigs and accessories
- Wellness / healthy lifestyle
- Welfare and advocacy services
Region
Waitaki, Central Lakes, Southland, Dunedin - South Otago
Website
Contact Details
149 Spey Street, Invercargaill
Southland
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Phone
(03) 218 4108
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Fax
(03) 218 4602
Email
Website
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
149 Spey Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Street Address
149 Spey Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Postal Address
PO Box 955
Invercargill 9840
Cancer Society House, 283 Great King Street, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
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Phone
(03) 477 7447
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Fax
(03) 477 6669
Email
Website
100 Thames Street, Ōamaru
Waitaki
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Phone
(03) 434 3284
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Fax
(03) 434 0799
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Mobile
027 674 4200
Email
Website
37 Clyde Street, Balclutha
Dunedin - South Otago
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Phone
(03) 418 3916
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Mobile
027 277 7632
Email
Website
Terrace Junction, 1092 Frankton Road, Frankton, Queenstown
Central Lakes
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Phone
(03) 442 4281
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Mobile
021 465 746
Email
Website
14-20 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra
Central Lakes
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Phone
(03) 440 0754
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Mobile
0275 800 640
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 10:09AM on May 8, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Cancer Society Otago and Southland.