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- NSW
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- CISS CENTRAL COAST
The Gosford Branch meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
(NOT on public holidays) at 8 pm at the Senior Citizens Centre, Albany St, Gosford. There is a pre-meeting
meditation starting at 7 pm. An excellent library is available to members. For further information contact
Patricia or Tony Pearce on (02) 4388 4770.
- CISS HUNTER VALLEY
The Hunter Valley Branch holds a general meeting on the
third Wednesday of each month at the Wesley Fellowship Centre, 150 Beaumont St, Hamilton at 7.20pm
and is open to all. From 9am to 12 noon each Saturday they are open for counselling, library and
sale of books and supplements. Phone (02) 4969-5566 for information.
- ACTIVE WOMEN TOUCHED BY CANCER &
CELEBRATING LIFE
Meets at Balgowlah RSL
Club, Ethel St Seaforth on 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. $5
contribution. Guest speakers each month. Contact Robin 9938 6128 or Kate
8902 0196.
- CANHELP CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Based on the Ian Gawler approach. Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month from 6.00-8.30pm at Level 1, 280 Pitt St. On the 1st Tuesday the group is led by a facilitator with a half hour meditation. On the 3rd Tuesday there is a guest speaker. Ring
Sue Smith 9527 5273 or Pat 9440 8426 or just turn up.
- CANDLES CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Meets fortnightly (Thursdays) 10 - noon Kanwal Community
Hall, Pearce Rd, Kanwal (Central Coast). Provides information, support,
empathy, and understanding. Phone/email contact available if unable to
attend meetings. Open to all types of cancer patients, male and female.
Survivors and carers all welcome. Contact 4393-5017 for details.
- HILLVIEW COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP
Meets each Tuesday 1.30-3.30pm at 1334 Pacific Highway
Turramurra. Includes a meditation. No charge. Phone (02) 9449 9144 and ask for Patricia
Krolik.
- KEMPSEY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
For cancer patients and their carers. This group meets
on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10 - noon at the Community Health Building.
Contact Penny Snowden (02) 6562-6066.
- MANLY CANCER SUPPORT & MEDITATION
GROUP
Meets 1st Tuesday of month 10am-12noon,
Manly Hospital Clinical Education Centre, Bldg 22B, Medical Student Room.
Open to all types of cancer patients, male and female survivors all welcome.
Enjoy meditation, sharing, support empathy and understanding. No charge.
Morning tea provided For further information phone Therese 8901 0204
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- NAMBUCCA VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP
Meets every Wednesday, Agnes Grant Centre, Macksville & District Hospital, 11 am - 1 pm. Phone (02) 6568 2677.
For information contact Make Today Count, Suite 1,
44 Dudley Rd, Charlestown, NSW 2290. Phone (02) 4943 8462.
- PARKES CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Meets every 3rd Monday of the month at the Education
Centre, Parkes District Hospital at 1.30pm. For further information contact Margaret Green
on (02) 6864-5123 or Mary McPhee on (02) 6862-3814.
- QUEST FOR LIFE SUPPORT GROUP
The Quest For Life Centre conducts residential
programs for people with cancer offering practical strategies to enhance
physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing. For further information ring
the Quest For Life Centre on (02) 4883 6599.
- ST GEORGE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Meets every Monday morning at 10.30am at St George
Community Hall, Premier St, Kogarah. For further information contact
Pat Minton (02) 9524 6258.
- SPRINGWOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Meets every Tuesday morning 9.30 - 11.30 at Springwood Health
Centre. Emotional support for those with cancer and their families. Relaxation and a cup of tea.
For details ring Michael Farrell-Wheelan on (02) 4759 1707.
- SUTHERLAND SHIRE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Meets every Tuesday morning from 10.30-12.30 at the Parish
Centre of the Catholic Church, 50 Kiora Road, Miranda. For further information contact
Deborah Harrison, (02) 9523 5200.
- SYDNEY ADVENTIST HOSPITAL CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE
Meets each Wednesday 10 - 12 noon at
Jacaranda Lodge, 185 Fox Valley Rd, Wahroonga. A discussion group for patients
and carers of any cancer type. Also special support groups fro different
cancer types and for carers. Contact Nerolie on (02) 9487 9061
VICTORIA
- CANCER NATURAL THERAPY FOUNDATION
Support group meets on Tuesday nights at 7 pm at
531 Elizabeth Dr Sunbury Victoria, 3429. Meeting includes discussion,
relaxation therapy and Reiki healing. Certified organic produce available these
nights. The Foundation operates a resource library, workshops and guest speaker
program. Personal Counselling available.Contact Sandra Gvca Maqueda (03) 9740
9921, mobile 0411 100 947
GAWLER FOUNDATION
10 day residential Life and Living Course, nine
held each year at Yarra Junction. also weekly cancer support group meetings
held in the city (Melbourne) and at Yarra Junction. Contact (03) 5967 1730
website www.gawler.org
QUEENSLAND
CANSURVIVE
on the Sunshine Coast meets from 10 am - 12 noon, 2nd Tuesday of each month
at Eva Wilkinson's home, 99 Maleny-Kenilworth Rd, Maleny ph (07) 5429 6598.
Contact Cansurvive PO Box 941 Maleny Qld 4552 (07) 5499 9918. Books, tapes,
counselling available
Cairns CANSURVIVE support meetings offer support, information and self help
activities for people affected by cancer or any other debilitating illness.
Emphasis on self help & development to enable individuals to to better cope
with fears and uncertainties. Meets 1st Saturday of each month at Cominos
House, Greenslopes St, Cairns from 2 - 4 pm. Cost $10 per year & a coin
donation on the meeting day. afternoon tea provided. Books/videos available for
loan for members. Contact Beulah (07) 4051 5544 or Helga 4047 4812 (bh)
FRUITARIAN RAW FOOD NETWORK
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Write to PO Box 293 Trinity Beach Rd Qld 4879
QUALITY OF LIFE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
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Meets on 1st Frisay of each month at Anglican Northpoint Parish Hall,
Rainbow St, Sandgate. phone (07) 3870 2731 for more information.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
CANCER SUPPORT ASSOCIATION OF WA
Cancer Wellness Centre, 80 Railway St
Cottlesloe WA 6011. Counselling hours Tues-Thurs phone (08) 9384 3544. The CSA
WA Inc is a non profit organisation with the primary objective to provide
support services, information and self help activities in a safe and caring
environment for people affected by cancer, to enhance their emotional, physical,
spiritual and mental wellbeing. Emphasis on self help & development,
teaching life skills that enable individuals to better cope with the fear and
uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis, website www.cancersupportwa.org.au
TASMANIA
KINGSBOROUGH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
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In recess. Contact Tony Cope (03) 6227 9292 ah www.key.org.au/cancer
options
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