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Cancer Society Otago and Southland
Cancer Network Group Service, Community Health
Today
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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, Cancer Prevention, 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.
We receive no direct government funding and rely solely on the generosity of donors for funding.
Please refer to our website https://www.southerncancersupport.org.nz/ 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.
Our Core Activities
- Providing patient and carers support and information services
- Cancer Prevention - 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.
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, download information or book in for groups and programmes.
https://www.southerncancersupport.org.nz/
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.
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.
To make a self referral with the Cancer Navigator of your choice please go here for a super easy process https://www.southerncancersupport.org.nz/
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
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 |
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Public Holidays: Closed 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), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Services Provided
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Provision of community transport, including transport to and from medical appointments.
Provision of community transport, including transport to and from medical appointments.
Provision of community transport, including transport to and from medical appointments.
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
Cancer support services provide support for you and your whānau if you have been affected by cancer.
Cancer support services provide support for you and your whānau if you have been affected by cancer.
- Accommodation during cancer treatment
- Cancer research
- Cancer counselling
- Patient transport
- Wigs and accessories
- Wellness / healthy lifestyle
- Welfare and advocacy services
Cancer support services provide support for you and your whānau if you have been affected by cancer.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Online Booking URL
Region
Waitaki, Central Lakes, Southland, Dunedin - South Otago
Contact Details
100 Thames Street, Ōamaru
Waitaki
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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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
Hrs of work. Tuesday and Thursday 9 - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9 - 3.30pm
Online referral form
100 Thames Street
Oamaru
Otago 9400
Street Address
100 Thames Street
Ōamaru
Otago 9400
Cancer Society House, 283 Great King Street, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 477 7447
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Fax
(03) 477 6669
Email
Website
16 James Street, Balclutha
Dunedin - South Otago
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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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
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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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
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 440 0754
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Mobile
0275 800 640
Email
Website
149 Spey Street, Invercargill
Southland
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 218 4108
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Fax
(03) 218 4602
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 11:46AM on December 16, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Cancer Society Otago and Southland.