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.
Wellington, including Kāpiti, Wairarapa, Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough Level 2 information
Wellington is now at Alert Level 2. We want you to know we are still here to provide information and support. Under Alert Level 2:
Margaret Stewart House
- The Cancer Society’s Margaret Stewart House remains open for people who need to travel for treatment at Wellington Hospital.
- Strict infection control measures and contact tracing.
- Masks should be worn in communal areas
Wellington driving services
- Transport to treatment is still available, with precautions in place.
Supportive care
- Our supportive care nurses are available to provide support either at our office (open from Thursday 8th September, 9:30am - 4:00pm) or over the phone and via email.
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If you have cold or flu symptoms or have visited a location of interest in the last 14 days, do not enter our office and ring 0800 CANCER (226 237) to reschedule your appointment.
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Please wear a face covering when entering our office and maintain social distancing where possible.
Support groups
- Face-to-face support groups and programmes are currently suspended. We will contact you to reschedule or organise an alternate support option.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call 0800 CANCER (226 237), or email our nurses, info@cancersoc.org.nz.
As well as our rooms in Newtown, Wellington. We also have a support centre on the Kāpiti Coast:
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Support groups and workshops
Our support groups mean people can get together to share their individual experiences and gain support from others.
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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 moreFree parking across from Wellington Hospital
Support groups and workshops in Greater Wellington
We offer a variety of support groups for people with cancer, their family/whānau and friends.
Read the latest CanTalk
CanTalk is our free magazine offered to all those affected by cancer, including family/whānau, friends and anyone interested in reading about cancer survivorship issues.
Referral form for Health Professionals
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.
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