Cancer support service providers
The following cancer support services are available to patients.
Cancer Society
The Cancer Society offers free ‘coping with cancer’ talks for adults with cancer and their supporters, run by experienced psychologists and nurses. To find out more about these talks, held in Glenfield, Auckland call their free helpline on 0800 226 237.
Pinc & Steel
PINC & STEEL provide cancer rehabilitation programs for men, women and young people diagnosed with cancer. Our Oncology Physiotherapist Megan Schmidt is part of the international teaching team for PINC & STEEL and can tell you more!
Look Good Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) provides free, practical support for people dealing with the side effects of cancer treatment. Free feel better classes are for anyone undergoing treatment for any type of cancer, at any stage.
Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand
The Breast Cancer Foundation NZ offer support to those affected by breast cancer. BCFNZ offer funding for cancer rehabilitation and lymphoedema therapy which you can use here at Harbour. They also provide free counselling, a dedicated nurse line, an online community app named mybc, online resources and events.
Sweet Louise
Sweet Louise offers an annual allocation of vouchers, member meetings, information resources as well as other support services for people with stage four breast cancer.
Palliative care consultations
Dr Rebecca Roberts offers palliative care consultations designed to help patients and their families navigate complex decisions, manage symptoms, and explore care options that align with their values and goals. Rebecca’s aim is to provide thoughtful, personalised guidance, whether you're considering next steps in treatment or focusing on comfort and quality of life.
If this service could be helpful, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ has 36 support networks across New Zealand, providing valuable support and resources to prostate cancer patients and their families. Trained volunteers coordinate the groups that meet monthly or bi-monthly. The foundation also has an 0800 4Prostate helpline if you have any questions or concerns.
Melanoma NZ
Melanoma New Zealand has helpful information and resources on its website, as well as Nurse Educators available for free online and phone consultations. The Nurse Educators can answer questions about melanoma, provide support and offer resources and links to services. Visit www.melanoma.org.nz for information or to book a consultation.
Bowel Cancer NZ
Bowel Cancer New Zealand offers a patient and whanau support group, as well as nurse support available 24/7. The website provides some great resources and a service directory.
Lung Foundation NZ
The Lung Foundation New Zealand is primarily an advocacy group, but they do offer some great patient resources on their website.
TimeOut
TimeOut charity connects generous holiday homeowners who are willing to donate a stay in their property to a person diagnosed with stage 4 cancer or an incurable illness, so they can take a much-needed break and spend quality time with family & friends.
Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition
The Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) offers a free ‘Step by Step’ support pack to everyone diagnosed with breast cancer. They have an information-rich website, a Facebook page and group, and host MetavivorsNZ, an online peer support group for those with advanced breast cancer. They advocate to ensure that world-class treatment and care is available in NZ.
