Cancer Society Otago and Southland

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 

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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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