Cancer Society Otago and Southland

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

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Street Address

100 Thames Street
Ōamaru
Otago 9400

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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