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Cancer Society Taranaki

Cancer Network Group Service

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9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Description

Our centre offers a range of FREE support services and products to assist cancer  patients with any type of cancer as well as their carers, family/whānau and friends, during the cancer journey.

In terms of the Privacy Act, we rely on people making contact with the Cancer Society - we're unable to initiate it.

  • Our Supportive Care Coordinator is able to meet with patients and their family/whānau in their homes or at the centre to explain how the Cancer Society can assist - a listening ear, strategies for coping, support, information and understanding
  • Transport  – providing a shuttle service to and from Palmerston North for treatment on Mondays and Fridays only.  We have volunteer drivers for Oncology-related appointments within Taranaki
  • Host and support “Look Good Feel Better - womens' programme” and "Feel Stronger Live Better" men's programme
  • Complementary therapy including massage, reiki and meditation 
  • Counselling available for patients and their whānau/family that reside in Taranaki
  • Exercise classes for patients - 12 week programme in New Plymouth for Men and Women 
  • Social support groups in New Plymouth, Waitara, Stratford and Hāwera for men & women, please contact the centre for more information
  • Kia ora - E te Iwi: a programme/workshop devised for Māori patients and their whānau/family coping with cancer
  • Information and products - library books and headwear (wigs, hats and turbans) for loan, breast cancer merchandise, plus a variety of pamphlets on numerous topics.

We encourage people to live a healthier lifestyle to reduce their personal risk of cancer. We do this through effective health promotion - education, advocacy, policy and communication on the following topics:

  • Tobacco control - Smokefree & Vapefree communities
  • SunSmart schools accreditation programme
  • Sunscreen poles scheme FREE for summer events (criteria applies)
  • Nutrition and physical activity - being active in our communities
  • Screening, early detection and vaccinations to reduce the risk of cancer

Staff

The staff based in the Taranaki Centre provide the following assistance:

Our office administrator - looks after the day-to-day operations of the Centre

Shuttle driver - drives the shuttle to Palmerston North

Supportive Care Coordinator - works to offer support, information and advocacy for people diagnosed with cancer and their families/whānau living in Taranaki.

Cancer Prevention: Health Promoter - coordinate health promotion education and awareness, Advocacy

Fundraiser/ Events coordinator - coordinates all our fundraising/special events e.g: Relay for Life, Daffodil Day and many other events

Volunteer Coordinator - works with all our Cancer Society volunteers that offer assistance to our centre

Kia ora - E te iwi Kaiārahi Hōtaka/Programme coordinator - coordinating our Kia ora - E te iwi programme to Taranaki

We have many volunteers that are trained to assist in both offices with administration tasks, general maintenance and facilitate our social support groups.  Many volunteers help with our fundraising and special events annually.

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Cancer Information Helpline 

For answers, support or just a chat, call free on 0800 CANCER (226 237) Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm.

Hours

9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

New Plymouth Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3.30pm.

Te Hāwera Centre is open Tuesday to Thursday, 10am to 3.00pm.

Services Provided

Cancer support

Wigs and accessories, Cancer counselling, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Patient transport, Welfare and advocacy services

  • Wigs and accessories
  • Cancer counselling
  • Wellness / healthy lifestyle
  • Patient transport
  • Welfare and advocacy services

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Parking

Ample FREE parking available at our centre, 71 Lorna Street, Lynmouth

Region

Taranaki

Contact Details

9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

New Plymouth Centre: 06 757 3006 - 71 Lorna Street, New Plymouth
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 3.30pm

Te Hāwera Centre: 06 281 4912 - 62 Victoria Street, Te Hāwera
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday's, 10.00am - 3.00pm 

TSB Cancer Support Centre
71 Lorna Street
Lynmouth
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310

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Street Address

TSB Cancer Support Centre
71 Lorna Street
Lynmouth
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4310

Postal Address

PO Box 5153
Westown
New Plymouth 4343

This page was last updated at 10:00AM on October 16, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Cancer Society Taranaki.