Cancer Society Hawkes Bay

Cancer Network Group Service

Today

Open 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.

A listening ear for patients, caregivers, whānau and family members
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 (Wairoa, Hastings, Central Hawke’s Bay)
Support volunteer training.
One-on-one support, patient advocacy & advice
Emergency financial assistance via grants
Complementary therapy – oncology massage, reiki
Counselling

We encourage people to live a healthier lifestyle to reduce their personal risk of cancer. We do this through effective health promotion - 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

Open today 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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