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Cancer wellness support

Improving the lives of people living with cancer since 2005

Powered by our community and your extraordinary spirit of giving

Wellness Services

How we make a difference

Healthcare professionals
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.

NEWS AND EVENTS

What’s new

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.

“I feel satisfaction in our people, our purpose and the progress we have made as a team, knowing with every step we are making a difference”
Kerry Denten
Member / Staff
“Like many in our local community, our family has felt the impact of cancer firsthand. We are deeply moved by the comprehensive care and support Cancer Wellness Support offers, and it motivated us to take meaningful action.”
Matthew Gale
Collaborative partner
“When you’re caring for someone, you often avoid the deeper emotional conversations because you’re trying to protect each other. This group allows everyone to express themselves openly, with the group there to help.”
John Bragg
Member / Carer
“The group offered positivity, laughter and shared experiences -helping us to feel supported and empowered.”
Lee and Rob Pitman
Members / Client and Carer
“I love how my clients receive ongoing and regular treatments – understanding that cancer is often a long and emotional journey, with no set end point.”
Kim Nelson
Member / Therapist
“Living in the Blue Mountains, travelling to Sydney for weekly appointments is daunting. Cancer Wellness Support bridges this gap, making vital services accessible to the community”.
Alexia Lennon
Member / Client
Wellness Services Supports

Complementary therapies for your health

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”.

Body Wellbeing

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a holistic healing practice based on the belief that specific points on the feet correspond to organs, systems, and glands throughout the body.

Body Wellbeing

What is Nutrition?

Nutrition is the science of how food and nutrients affect the body’s health, growth, and development.

Body Wellbeing

What is Oncology Massage?

Oncology massage is a specialised form of massage therapy tailored to meet the unique needs and considerations of people undergoing cancer treatment or living with cancer.

Body Wellbeing

What is Swedish Massage?

Swedish Massage, also known as Relaxation Massage, is a therapeutic technique renowned for its soothing effects on both the body and mind.

Body Wellbeing

What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy focuses on holistic healthcare, using natural practices like herbal medicine and nutrition to support the body’s healing abilities.

Mind Wellbeing

What is Counselling?

For many people living with cancer, adjusting to a new reality brings immense change and challenges.

Body Wellbeing

What is Bowen Therapy?

Bowen therapy uses gentle, rolling moves on the skin to target muscles, tendons, and ligaments, with pauses to allow the body to respond.

Workshops

What is Expressive Arts Therapy?

Expressive Arts Therapy offers a nurturing space to explore your emotions and experiences related to your diagnosis and treatment.

Mind Wellbeing

What is Mindfulness Meditation?

At its core, mindfulness is simply consciously focusing on the present moment.

Mind Wellbeing

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis intentionally induces a relaxed state of consciousness similar to drifting off to sleep or daydreaming, allowing for deeper exploration.

Mind Wellbeing Therapies

Meet Our Team

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Wellness Services

Resources and Insights

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

Client and Carer Guides

Change Your Breathing to Change Your Mind and Body Health

Think about holding your breath for too long. Feels uncomfortable, right? Breathing is usually automatic, something we don’t notice unless