We are here to support people with cancer and their whānau. We are part of the Southern Division of the Cancer Society.
Accommodation
If you need to travel to Dunedin Hospital for cancer treatment, you can stay at Daffodil House.
Find out more
Need transport to treatment?
We have a dedicated team of volunteers to drive you to your hospital appointments.
Find out more
Help us support people with cancer
We need your support to ensure we can continue delivering services to people with cancer and their whānau.
Donate TodaySupportive Care Community Cancer Support
Our services are available to anyone diagnosed with cancer and their family / whānau. We’re here to help, so please make contact so we can discuss what is right for you and your whānau.
Please get in touch today if you would like support by emailing supportivecare@cansoc.org.nz or calling:
- Dunedin, Clutha, and Waitaki: 03 477 7447
- Southland: 03 218 4108
- Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes: 03 442 4281
Support groups
Connect with your local cancer navigator to discuss local and online support options at 800-226-237.
Referral form
GPs and individuals may use this form to refer themselves or others to our services.
Our People in Southern
We have staff in the following areas:
Our partners
The Cancer Society of Southern would like to express our gratitude to the organisations, trusts, and local businesses who help to ensure we can support people with cancer and help to reduce the incidence of cancer.
Learn more about our partners here:
Join our fundraising events and campaigns
We wouldn't be able to provide our vital services without the generous and enthusiastic support of individuals like you, your families, and your communities.
You Can For Cancer – create a fundraiser that's right for you
Relay For Life – annually in late summer
Jump For Cancer – throughout April and May
Daffodil Day – the last Friday of August
Cancer Society Spring Balls – contact info@cansoc.org.nz for details
Marathon in a Month – throughout November
The Longest Day annual golf challenge – throughout December and January
Let's Connect Newsletter
View the current issue online, explore our archive, and join our email newsletter to receive all the latest updates from the Cancer Society Southern.
What we did across Otago and Southland last year:
Annual Report 2023
What did your support help us achieve? Your time, energy, money and services helped us towards achieving our mission of improving community wellbeing by reducing the incidence and impact of cancer.
