Lists cancer supports and cancer support groups in the eastern suburbs and city areas (Sydney NSW Australia)
for cancer patients, survivors and carers.
Life Force Groups for Cancer Patients & Survivors
Evening Groups: Mon evenings weekly Online Zoom group
Format: Discussion & meditation.
Retreats. Activity days
Contact: Jilly on 0408 610 362 or Jane on 0412 643 751
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Look Good Feel Better
When: Once off face to face and online workshops offering creative & practical ways to deal with hair loss ~ more than how to apply make-up.
Where: Kinghorn Cancer Centre, online
Also feel Better Fridays on a weekly basis, teaching practical strategies to improve fitness, mobility, and mental wellbeing held online
Contact: For dates & details www.lgfb.org.au or 1800 650 960
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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 Saxelby 0408 442 030
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Life Force Groups for Carers
Evening Groups: Thurs evenings weekly Online Zoom group
Format: Discussion & meditation.
Retreats. Activity days
Contact: Jilly on 0408 610 362 or Jane on 0412 643 751
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The Bereavement Counselling Service at Sacred Heart Health
For bereavement support including support groups. Located in Darlinghurst.
Contact 8382 9594
Prince of Wales Hospital Cancer Information Centre
Prince of Wales Cancer Hospital Information Centre L2, Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Bright Alliance Building, Cnr High & Avoca Sts, Randwick.
A walk in, friendly space for cancer patients, carers & their friends/family for cancer info & support. Mon-Fri 9-3.30pm. Trained volunteers guide to resources, provide social support, connect to support. Free booklets, web resources.
Cancer Council Info & Support line 13 11 20 POWH Cancer Info Centre 9382 5059
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Wellness Centre
Wellness Centre at The Kinghorn Cancer Centre provides a relaxed, comfortable environment for cancer patients to access the latest information, advice and evidence-based complementary and allied health therapies. As a St Vincent’s patient, you have access to world class treatments and expert specialists who are dedicated to guiding you through your care.
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Wellness Centre forms part of TKCC’s integrative medicine approach which addresses the biological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of health and illness, with due respect for the human capacity for healing and the importance of the relationship between the practitioner and the patient. Connection of the mind and body is important and a focus of the Centre.
Our Wellness Therapies are offered by highly experienced practitioners as an adjunct to conventional medicine, where there is open communication between all care providers and the patient; an environment where patient choice and quality of life is paramount.
Our FREE group Wellness Programs facilitated by experts in therapeutic psychotherapy, health and wellness and are held regularly throughout the year and are available free of charge to all patients.
Where: 4th Floor, Kinghorn Centre (part of St Vincents Hospital), 370 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst
Contact: +61 2 9359 8071 or tkcc.wellness@svha.org.au