Cancer Society Otago and Southland

Cancer Society House, 283 Great King Street, Dunedin

Contact Details

Phone (03) 477 7447
Fax (03) 477 6669
Email Jo. Arthur@southerncancer.org.nz

Daffodil House Accommodation and Dunedin Driving Service
Angelique Mawson
Phone: (03) 021 241 9660
Email: Daffodil.House@cansoc.org.nz
Email: DrivingService@cansoc.org.nz 

Cancer Services Tīma

Team Leader Coastal Otago

Jo Arthur
Ph. 03 477 7447
Mob. 021 985 733
Email. Jo.Arthur@southerncancer.org.nz
Hrs of work. Monday to Friday 

Cancer Navigators

Kathy Clarke
Ph. 03 477 7447
Mob. 021 569 897
Email. Kathy.clarke@southerncancer.org.nz
Hrs of work. Monday - Thursday

Angela Melrose
Phone: 03 477 7447
Mob: 021 404 568
Email: Angela.Melrose@southerncancer.org.nz
Hrs of work. Tuesday - Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Katherine Miller
Ph. 03 477 7447
Mob. 021 192 2251
Email. Katherine.Miller@southerncancer.org.nz
Hrs of work. Tuesday - Friday

Online referral form

Street Address

283 Great King Street
North Dunedin
Dunedin
Otago 9016

Postal Address

PO Box 6258
Dunedin 9059

Community House, 100 Thames Street, Ōamaru

Contact Details

Phone (03) 434 3284
Fax (03) 434 0799
Mobile 027 674 4200
Email Leanne.Kennard@southerncancer.org.nz

Hrs of work. Tuesday and Thursday 9 - 2:30pm
                     Wednesday 9 - 3.30pm

Online referral form

Street Address

100 Thames Street
Ōamaru
Otago 9400

16 James Street, Balclutha

Contact Details

Phone (03) 418 3916
Mobile 027 277 7632
Email Diana.Power@southerncancer.org.nz

Online referral form

Street Address

16 James Street
Balclutha
Otago 9230

Postal Address

16 James Street, Balclutha

Terrace Junction, 1092 Frankton Road, Frankton, Queenstown

Contact Details

Phone (03) 442 4281
Mobile 021 465 746
Email Tara.Strahan@southerncancer.org.nz

Queenstown Cancer Navigator
Tara Strahan
Qtwn Office Phone (03) 442 4281
Mobile 0275 766 188
Email Tara.Strahan@southerncancer.org.nz

Wanaka Cancer Navigator
Zoe Arden
Mobile 021 465 746
Qtwn Office Phone (03) 442 4281
Email zoe.arden@southerncancer.org.nz

Online referral form

Street Address

1092 Frankton Road
Frankton
Queenstown
Otago 9300

Postal Address

1092 Frankton Road,
Terrace Junction
Aurum House
Frankton
Queenstown 9300

14-20 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra

Contact Details

Phone (03) 440 0754
Mobile 0275 800 640
Email Ariana.Ridley@southerncancer.org.nz

14 Centennial Avenue, 
Alexandra Community House

Online referral form

Street Address

14 Centennial Avenue
Bridge Hill
Alexandra
Otago 9320

149 Spey Street, Invercargill

Contact Details

Phone (03) 218 4108
Fax (03) 218 4602
Email gavin.booth@southerncancer.org.nz

Southland
Abby Forsythe
Phone (03) 219 4108
Mobile (03) 021 562 939
Email. Abby.Forsythe@southerncancer.org.nz


Gavin Booth
Phone (03) 218 4108
Email. gavin.booth@southerncancer.org.nz

Victoria Pemberton
Phone (03) 218 4108
Mobile 021 444 159
Email. victoria.pemberton@southerncancer.org.nz

Eastern Southland     
Aynsley Dermody
Phone. (03) 218 4108
Mobile. 027 218 4008
Email Aynsely.Dermody@cansoc.org.nz
Hrs. Monday -Wed 

Online referral form

Street Address

149 Spey Street
Richmond
Invercargill City
Southland 9810

Postal Address

PO Box 955
Invercargill 9840

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.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Our services are free. 

Hours

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed 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), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (23 Mar).

Services Provided

Advocacy
Counselling
Family / whānau support
Transport
Wellness / healthy lifestyle
Cancer support
Information, education & support

Region

Waitaki, Central Lakes, Southland, Dunedin - South Otago


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