Our services are available to anyone diagnosed with cancer and their family/whānau.
If you, or someone you know, has cancer or has had cancer return, there are so many questions to be answered and so many emotions to deal with.
Our support groups mean people can get together to share their individual experiences and gain support from others.
For more information, please contact us on 0800 22 77 44.
Cancer support groups, classes and workshops in Waikato
Meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 10am-12pm at Te Awamutu RSA, 381 Alexandra St.
Meets the second Tuesday of every month from 10am-12pm at Cancer Society's Lions Lodge, 32 Tainui St, Hamilton.
Meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 10am-12pm at St Mark's Presbyterian Church, 83 Bridge St, Tokoroa.
Meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 7-8.30pm at Cancer Society's Lions Lodge, 32 Tainui St, Hamilton. For more information, contact Kris: 021 032 4481.
Every Tuesday at 9.30am. Meet at Hamilton Gardens cafe entrance. Those not wishing to walk can join the group at the garden café at 10am. Contact Lynette on 021 177 9543 or Jenny on 0274 946 808 for more information.
Meets at 1pm at the Cancer Society's Lions Lodge at 32 Tainui St, Hamilton.
2024 dates:
29th August, 26th September, 31st October, 28th November, 19th December.
Contact Renee Wood on 027 700 2732 for more information.
Meets the first Tuesday of every month from 10-11.30am at Railside by the Green, 41a Hetana St.
Meets the third Wednesday of every month from 10.15am-12pm at St Josephs Church 1, Victoria Street, Morrinsville. Contact Lenie Weterings on 021 100 4320 for more information.
Meets the second Tuesday of every month from 10-11.30am at the RSA, 67 Rewi St, Te Aroha. Contact Laurel Amon on 027 274 1252 for more information.
Meets the second Thursday of every month from 10.30am-12pm at St John Hall Paeroa, 31 Belmont Road, Paeroa.
Meets first Thursday of the month from 10.00-11.30am at Thames Community House, 609 Mackay St.
Meets first Friday of every month from 10-11.30am at St Andrews Church Albert St Whitianga. In partnership with Mercury Bay Cancer Support.
Meets the fourth Monday of every month from 10.30-11.30am. Location varies. Please phone Caro on 027 4353 733 for more information.
Meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 10.30-11.30am at Community House, 193 Shakespeare St, Leamington, Cambridge.
Meets on the third Thursday of every month from 10.30am-12pm at the Taupō Harriers Clubrooms, 13 AC Baths Avenue, Taupō.
Second Tuesday of every month from 10-11.30am at Hato Hone St John's Building, 285/345 Tiki Road, Coromandel. Starts 9 May.
Meet every Friday at the Lake Cafe carpark (Rotorua Drive) at 9.30am to walk around the lake. Those not wishing to walk can meet us at the cafe at 10am.
Contact Sharon for more information: 027 700 5076.
Meets the second Wednesday of every month at the Cancer Society's Lions Lodge, 32 Tainui St, Hamilton from 7-8.30pm.
Meets on the first Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm at Cancer Society's Lions Lodge, 32 Tainui Ave, Hamilton.
First meeting is on Thursday 6 July.
Meets on the second Wednesday of every month at the Te Awamutu Baptist Church, 106 Teasdale Street from 1.30-3.30pm.
Meets at the Cancer Society's Lions Lodge (32 Tainui Street) from 7-8.30pm.
June dates: 12 and 26 June 2024
When: Fourth Tuesday of every month, 11am-1pm
Where: REAP, 115 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui
Contact: David, 027 815 4447
An informal forum for men to share their personal experiences of prostate cancer.
When: Contact Ron for more details
Where: ONYX Cafe & Bar, 70 Alpha St, Cambridge
Contact: Ron, 027 276 0336
Cancer support groups, classes and workshops in Eastern Bay of Plenty
Meets on the second Monday of every month from 10.30am-12noon at Te Ao Hou Trust, 38 King Street, Ōpōtiki.
Meets the first Tuesday of every month from 10am-12noon at Whakatane Lyceum Club, 58 Domain Rd, Whakatāne. For more information, please contact Leona: leonaspence@cancersociety.org.nz
Meets the third Friday of every month from 10am-12noon at the KEA Centre (ground floor boardroom), 60 Onslow St, Kawerau.
For more information, please contact Leona at leonaspence@cancersociety.org.nz
Weekly walking group meeting for a cuppa afterwards.
Meets every Thursday at 10am on the corner of Quay St and the Strand, Whakatāne. Contact Kaye on 027 694 7052 for more information.
Cancer support groups, classes and workshops in Western Bay of Plenty
Meets the third Tuesday of every month from 10-11.30am at Raft Café boardroom, Chapel Street Tauranga.
Every Monday (except public holidays) from 9.30-11.15am (approx.) with optional stop at Coffee Club. Meet at the green restrooms halfway down Pilot Bay.
Meets first Thursday of every month from 6pm at 45 Kawaka St, Mt Maunganui. Contact Ian Armstrong on 021 504 093 for more information. Hosted by Prostate Cancer Foundation.
Cancer support groups, classes and workshops in Rotorua & Taupō
Meets the first Tuesday of every month from 10.30am-12noon at Cancer Society’s Rotorua office, 1235 Ranolf St, Rotorua. For more information, please contact Claire: 022 429 5063
We warmly welcome you to our newly established support group in Rotorua. The dates, times and venue may change monthly so please contact Daniel or Heinz for more information.
Contact: Daniel 027 494 4491 or
Heinz 027 570 7601
rotorua@prostate.org.nz
Monthly support group on the third Wednesday of every month. For details on time and venue, please contact Margaret on 07 348 5882.
We warmly welcome you to a friendly environment where you are welcome to share your thoughts and experiences while gaining personal and practical support. RSVPs required. Please enquire for more information
Contact: Sean 027 245 0933 or email
seanr@leukaemia.org.nz