We can provide one-on-one emotional and practical support to people with cancer, their family/whānau and friends.

Being diagnosed with cancer can be one of the most difficult situations a person would ever face in their lifetime.

Our caring and experienced healthcare staff across the country are here to support you. This service is free of charge.

If you or a loved one has cancer, our support team can help you with:

  • understanding the type of cancer and the treatment you may have
  • managing the cancer symptoms and treatment side effects
  • explaining the hospital system and what you can expect
  • listening to the concerns and questions that are most important to you and your family/whānau and working with you to find solutions
  • talking to other health professionals involved in treatment to help your care go smoothly
  • referring you to other Cancer Society support services
  • finding other useful services that will help you
  • practical problems, like getting to treatment and benefits you could get
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Referral form for support in your area

Our services are available to anyone diagnosed with cancer and their whānau/family and supporters. 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 give us a ring on 0800 226 237. You don't need to be referred by a health professional.

These referral forms are for services including one-on-one support in your area. Please complete the form for your region.

North Island referral forms

Auckland/Northland - referral form for health professionals

Auckland/Northland - self-referral form for patients

Waikato/Bay of Plenty - referral form

Central Districts - referral form

Wellington referral form

South Island referral forms

Return your completed form to our office at 76a Maxwell Rd, post to: PO Box 233, Blenheim or email to: marlborough@cancersoc.org.nz 

Marlborough referral form

Please return this completed form to our office 102 Hardy Street, Nelson or email it to info@cancernelson.org.nz.

Nelson-Tasman referral form

You are welcome to use our online support centre to book in with a Cancer Navigator for support or for resources and programmes.

Online Support Centre

 

Or you can use the referral form below.

Canterbury-West Coast referral form

You are welcome to use our online support centre to book in with a Cancer Navigator for support or for resources and programmes.

Online Support Centre

 

Or you can use the referral form below.

Otago and Southland - referral form

Here is how we helped people affected by cancer and their whānau in the last year

29,293
face-to-face meetings with clients
64,346
people supported over the phone
35,799
other contacts, like emails or video calls
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There may be support and benefits available to get you through your treatment.
Need someone to talk to?
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday
0800 226 237 Information nurse

We know that going through cancer is tough and can raise many questions. You are not alone.

We have health professionals to answer your questions and provide the support you need. Get in touch

Last updated: March 31, 2025