We are here to support people with cancer and their whānau in the Greater Wellington area. We are part of the Wellington Division of the Cancer Society.
Accommodation
If you have to travel to Wellington Hospital for treatment, we can help you with a place to stay.
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Cancer helpline
We know that going through cancer is tough and can raise many questions. You are not alone.
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Transport to treatment
We have a team of dedicated volunteers who can help you get to your hospital appointments.
Find out moreCancer Society Wellington is an independent charity and community funded. Our unique combination of local programme delivery, community engagement and national influence enables everyone who cares about cancer to make the biggest possible difference.
Together with our volunteers, supporters, stakeholders and staff, we are committed to reducing the impact of cancer on individuals and the community. We work across every area of every cancer:
- conducting and funding world-class research that underpins our work in preventing cancer
- supporting people as they navigate the cancer journey
- advocating to ensure that governments take action on cancer
We are there not only for those touched by cancer today, but to prevent and manage cancer into the future.
Wellington Cancer Support Groups
4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00–9:00pm
Location: Wellington office - 52 Riddiford St Newtown, Wellington
Contact Details: (04) 389 8421
2nd Thurs each month, 1:30-3:00pm
Location: Wellington office - 52 Riddiford St Newtown, Wellington
Contact Details: (04) 389 8421
Exercise Class, Mondays, 6:00–7:00pm
Location: Wellington office - 52 Riddiford St Newtown, Wellington
Contact Details: (04) 389 8421
Exercise Class, Thursdays 10:00-11:30am
Phone Kathryn Clark on 04 526 7370 to register.
Location: Hutt Valley
Exercise Class, Saturdays during school term 9:15-10:15am
Location: Malvina Major Retirement Village Lymphoedema
Contact Details: Di Graham | 04 934 3083 | dianegraham867@gmail.com
Tuesday every 3 months, 7:00-8:30pm
Contact Details: Di Graham | 04 934 3083 | dianegraham867@gmail.com
Contact Mary Cook on 021 351288 or marymarycook@yahoo.com
Contact Sharon Nauschutz on 04 586 7515 a/h or 021 524 748 (no cellphone coverage after hours), or snauschutz@gmail.com
4th Thursday of the month, 7.30pm
Location: St Mary’s, Discovery Drive. Come along
Contact Details: Helen 0276594321 or Mandy 0272398499
Fortnightly on Wednesdays
Location: Kokiri Marae Hauora - Hutt Valley
Contact Details: Tira Albert on 04 920 1472 or tira@kokiri-hauora.org.nz
Referral form
Our services are available to anyone diagnosed with cancer, family/whānau. Please use this form if you would like to use our services or refer someone else to our services.
If you or a member of your whānau have received a cancer diagnosis, you can just ring us on 0800 226 237. You don't need to be referred by a health professional.
Wellington - referral form
Volunteer with us
You can make a difference. Visit our volunteer portal to see what roles we have available.
Join our team
Fundraise for us
Join an event or create your own to support people affected by cancer in your community.
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What we did across Greater Wellington last year
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