Support groups

CanBead Jewellery Making Workshop - Frankton

CanBead is a free fun creative jewellery workshop for Cancer Society clients and their support people. Come along to learn a new skill, make something beautiful, and have a fun time with others going through treatment, trauma, illness, or loss. All Supplies provided.

• 20th May 2023 / 10:30AM to 1:30PM

• Otago / Southland

Exercise Beyond Cancer Treatment

This ongoing personalised exercise programme includes working with physiotherapists to improve wellbeing. Dates and times are to be decided and participants can join during the course.

• Recurring
• Fridays at 10am, there will be some breaks during the year because of the university semesters

• Otago / Southland

Craft and a Cuppa

Wednesdays from 1-3 pm at the Dunedin Cancer Society Seminar Room.

• Recurring
• Wednesdays from 1-3pm

• Otago / Southland

Connect over a Cuppa

Come join us at Village Green in Green Island for a cuppa - any cancer, any stage.

• Recurring
• Tuesdays at 1pm

• Otago / Southland

Wanaka Support Group

Wanaka Support Group / Coffee Group is on the first Tuesday of every month at Edgewater Resort Restaurant at 10.30am. All clients & their supporters are welcome.

• Recurring
• Wanaka Support Group / Coffee Group is on the first Tuesday of every month at Edgewater Resort

• Wellington

CanMove

CanMove is a 5-week in-person exercise and peer support course for those affected by cancer.

• Recurring
• This five week course is held on Wednesdays, with the next course starting Wednesday 26 April 2023.

• Wellington

PALS Prostate Support Group

This ongoing face to face support group is for those who have had a prostate cancer diagnosis.

• Recurring
• Every fourth Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm.

• Wellington

Women’s Gynaecological Cancer Group

This ongoing face to face support group session is for women who have had a gynaecological cancer diagnosis.

• Recurring
• Sessions are held on the fourth Friday of every month from 11am-12pm
  

• Wairarapa
• Wellington

Living Well Breast Cancer Support Group

This regular online support group is for those who have had a breast cancer diagnosis and would like to get information, gain support, connect with others or discuss common issues.

• Recurring
• Monthly on the second Tuesday of the month

• Canterbury / West Coast

Patient Group

Meet other patients in these ongoing supportive and informative sessions.

• Recurring
• Sessions are held on the first Wednesday of each month