Cancer wellness support
Improving the lives of people living with cancer for 20 years
Powered by our community and your extraordinary spirit of giving
Wellness Services
How we make a difference
Supporting a loved one
Healthcare professionals
- Referring your client or patient
- CWS digital information brochures
- Evidence-based research
- Working with us
Our model
Affordable cancer care through community collaboration
With accessibility and affordability underpinning our core principles, we offer a comprehensive program of individual complementary therapies, workshops, counselling, events and retreats at substantially discounted rates.
We are a member-based organisation, and due to our collaborative approach with our therapists, members and community, we are able to support others during challenging times with a person-centred approach.
With accessibility and affordability underpinning our core principles, we offer a comprehensive program of individual complementary therapies, workshops, counselling, events and retreats at substantially discounted rates.
We are a member-based organisation, and due to our collaborative approach with our therapists, members and community, we are able to support others during challenging times with a person-centred approach.
Join Us to Celebrate 20 Years of
Cancer Wellness Support
Annual Fundraiser Dinner 2025
Three course meal including all wines, canapés, pre-dinner drinks, tea and coffee, catered by Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School's Chambers Restaurant, cnr Gladstone and Northcote Rds, Leura.
20 Years of Cancer Wellness Support
Join us to celebrate 20 years of affordable and accessible cancer care and help raise funds for our future growth with a three course meal including all wines, canapés, pre-dinner drinks, tea, coffee and entertainment.
Cancer Wellness Support
Dry July is more than just giving up alcohol – it’s all about improving the comfort, care and wellbeing of people affected by cancer. Help Cancer Wellness Support exceed last year's total of more than $43,000.00!
Community
Our growing community
755
Members
110
Volunteers
39
Therapists
483
Clients
Delivering 6,849 therapies in 2023/2024 with 27 types of complementary therapies, programs and workshops.
Kerry Denten
Matthew Gale
John Bragg
Lee and Rob Pitman
Kim Nelson
Alexia Lennon
Wellness Services Supports
Complementary therapies for your health
Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Meet Our Team
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Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Impact and Achievements
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Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Story and Purpose
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Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Story and Purpose
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Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Story and Purpose
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Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Meet Our Team
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Support Inquiry
Client Services
Cancer Wellness Support is focussed on improving the quality of life and health outcomes for people living with cancer and their families, within a compassionate and supportive community.
Support Inquiry
Client Services
Cancer Wellness Support is focussed on improving the quality of life and health outcomes for people living with cancer and their families, within a compassionate and supportive community.
Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Story and Purpose
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Support Inquiry
Client Services
Cancer Wellness Support is focussed on improving the quality of life and health outcomes for people living with cancer and their families, within a compassionate and supportive community.
Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Story and Purpose
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Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Story and Purpose
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Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Story and Purpose
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Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Story and Purpose
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Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Story and Purpose
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Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Story and Purpose
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NEWS & COMMUNITY UPDATES
Community Cheers this Dry July
Dry July is more than just giving up alcohol – it’s all about improving the comfort, care and wellbeing of people affected by cancer.
Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Story and Purpose
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Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Impact and Achievements
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Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Impact and Achievements
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Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Impact and Achievements
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Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Impact and Achievements
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Mind Wellbeing Therapies
Impact and Achievements
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Workshops
What is Living and Thriving Mindfully?
In this comprehensive series of 8 workshops, you’ll learn about the intricate connection between the gut, brain, bladder exchange and your overall wellbeing.
Groups
What is Acupuncture Group - NADA?
Experience the collective healing power of group acupuncture sessions, focusing on detoxification, stress reduction and anxiety relief.
Workshops
What is Write, Talk, Meditate?
Through expressive writing and meditation, we delve deep into our inner world, connecting with the essence of our unique heart and mind.
Groups
What is Yoga Independence ‘All About Lymph'?
Yoga Independence’s ‘All About Lymph’ weekly sessions offer a specialised approach to supporting the lymphatic system through yoga practices.
Groups
What is Counselling Metastatic Support Group?
Our Counselling Metastatic Support Group provides a safe space for individuals living with metastatic cancer to share experiences, receive emotional support, and explore different strategies.
Groups
What is Counselling General Support?
The Counselling General Support Group offers a supportive environment for people living with cancer to connect, share experiences, and receive emotional support.
Body Wellbeing
What is Gentle Yoga?
Gentle yoga is a modified form of yoga practice with an emphasis on promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and improving overall wellbeing.
Movement Wellbeing
What is Qigong?
Qigong is a holistic practice from traditional Chinese medicine, focusing on balancing the body’s vital energy, known as Qi or Chi.
Body Wellbeing
What is Yoga Nidra?
Yoga nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is a guided relaxation and meditation practice providing deep rest and rejuvenation.
Movement Wellbeing
What is Wise Moves?
The Feldenkrais Method®, also called Wise Moves, involves being guided through a series of movements to explore and identify the most effortless and efficient ways of moving, with the goal of shifting unhealthy movement habits.i
Body Wellbeing
What is Lymphoedema Management?
Our lymphoedema management package of individual and group sessions work together to ease and improve this condition’s symptoms.
Body Wellbeing
What is Lymphatic Drainage?
Lymphatic drainage, also known as manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), is a gentle massage technique designed to enhance the circulation of lymphatic fluid throughout the body.
Body Wellbeing
What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Craniosacral therapy is a non-invasive and hands-on approach to healing that focuses on the craniosacral system.
Body Wellbeing
What is Reiki?
Reiki is a gentle and non-invasive energy healing practice, with the word “Reiki” translating to “universal life energy”.
Wellness Services
Resources and Insights
News, Op Shopping and our Circular Economy
Some Like It Heartfelt: Donating Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia for a Meaningful Cause
When Tania Sloan decided it was time to part with her beloved long-term Marilyn Monroe collection, featuring an impressive array
News, Op Shopping and our Circular Economy
Shop and Swap: Turning Pre-Loved into Purpose
In partnership with Women With Altitude, we hosted two incredible Shop & Swap events, first in Leura on 1 November
Client and Carer Guides
Unlock Health and Happiness Through Daily Activity
We all know that regular movement and exercise are crucial for physical health, but did you know they’re just as
Stories of Hope
We’re All In This Together
John Bragg discovered Cancer Wellness Support when his wife, Deb, was diagnosed with metastatic cancer. As her carer for two
Stories of Hope
Making Vital Therapies Affordable and Accessible to Everyone
Originally a reflexologist, Kim Nelson felt a deep calling to help people living with cancer. When she moved to the
Stories of Hope
Purpose, People and Progress: Finding Joy in Driving IT Change
After running his own cloud services business for over 15 years, and as he approached 60, Kerry Denten found himself
Stories of Hope
Making A Difference Through The Gift Of Time
Volunteering has been a lifelong passion for John Eva, who has always been deeply involved in his local community. From
News, Op Shopping and our Circular Economy
#UpliftingThrifting One Purchase At A Time
Since 1 July, every time one of our shoppers spends $35 in one of our Op Shops, they’ve been contributing
Op Shopping and our Circular Economy
Refresh Your Wardrobe: Donate Unused Clothes and Formal Wear
As the colder months come to a close and the weather begins to warm up, we’re calling for donations of
Client and Carer Guides
How to Open New Neural Pathways
From a young age, we learn beliefs about life, people, and relationships. These beliefs often go unquestioned into adulthood. Have