Today
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Description
The Wairarapa Centre of the Cancer Society is dedicated to providing the best possible support for cancer patients and their carers. Through the generous support of the local community and the commitment of our volunteers and dedicated staff, we continue to extend and improve services for those affected by cancer.
The Wairarapa Centre focus is primarily on growing dedicated support systems; raising awareness in health promotion areas; seeking new initiatives; providing quality information; and networking to improve communication links with other related organisations in the health industry.
Outreach services are available by appointment in South Wairarapa.
The Cancer Society, Wairarapa Centre has an open door policy from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm weekdays. Patient consultation outside these hours can be arranged by appointment. Volunteers are always welcomed and often called upon - anyone interested may apply at the Centre.
Hours
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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Patient consultation outside these hours can be arranged by appointment.
How to access this service
National Cancer Information Helpline
For answers, support or just a chat, call us free on 0800 CANCER (226 237) Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm.
Cancer Society Wairarapa can take phone or email referrals: 06 3788 039 or waisupport@cancersoc.org.nz
Services Provided
Transport
- Volunteer driving services
Support
- Support during treatment
- Support for family/whānau/partners
- Support groups
Accommodation
Cancer research
Counselling
- Grief counselling
- Home & family
- Mental wellbeing
- Spiritual care
Cultural support
Wellness / healthy lifestyle
Exercise and relaxation
- Massage therapy
- Meditation
- Rehabilitation
Hospitals and cancer treatment centres
- Chemotherapy
- Smoking cessation
- Whānau support services
Supportive health
- Lymphoedema
- Nutrition and dietetics
- Psychology
- Social work
Welfare & advocacy services
- Advocacy services
Cancer Types
Breast, 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
37 Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton
Wairarapa
Phone
(06) 378 8039
Email
Website
wellington.cancernz.org.nz/about-us/contact-us/wairarapa-centre/
37 Te Ore Ore Road
Lansdowne
Masterton
Wellington 5810
(opposite Wairarapa Hospital)
Street Address
37 Te Ore Ore Road
Lansdowne
Masterton
Wellington 5810
(opposite Wairarapa Hospital)
Postal Address
PO Box 121
Masterton 5840
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This page was last updated at 12:02PM on March 8, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Cancer Society Wairarapa.