Cancer Society
Cancer Support NZ
Free, practical, non-medical support that sits alongside clinical care, helping you manage the everyday experience of cancer. They support you through the visible and invisible effects, creating connection and gently rebuilding confidence, identity, and a sense of self.
Canteen
Canteen Aotearoa is the only national charity dedicated to supporting rangatahi aged 12-24 impacted by cancer, whether through their own diagnosis, cancer in their whānau, or grief and loss.
Canteen provides evidence-based, free psychosocial support that focuses on the long-term emotional and social wellbeing of rangatahi:
- connections with peers who understand what they’re going through, at events run by our Youth Workers
- individual support and counselling
- therapeutic support through a range of programmes and camps
- specialised online support services for rangatahi through our app Canteen Connect
- leadership skills, development grants and career guidance
Canteen was founded over 35 years ago by a small group of rangatahi with cancer, and today, they continue to guide the organisation at every level.
Dove Hospice & Wellness
Dove Hospice and Wellness specialises in care that enhances holistic well-being from diagnosis of a life-threatening illness. They support people for whom a cure or remission is expected with their ‘return to wellness’ programs, and also patients whose illness is no longer curable.
They provide the following:
- Nursing & Medical advice
- Counselling
- Body therpaies
- Physiotherapy
- Workshops and support groups for patients, carers and bereaved
How to access their services?
Patients, carers and those who are bereaved can access their services directly or be referred by healthcare providers. Referrals may be made via their website
Kenzies Gift
Kenzie’s Gift is a registered charity in New Zealand (Aotearoa) dedicated to supporting children (tamariki) and young adults (mātātahi) whose parent or sibling has died, or is seriously ill.
They provide professional therapy, practical resources, and evidence-based mental health support to help young kiwis and their whānau navigate the toughest times.
Pinc & Steel
Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation (PINC & STEEL)
To address barriers in accessing care, the Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation (PINC & STEEL) was established in 2006. It is New Zealand’s only charity dedicated to cancer rehabilitation—supporting people with all types of cancer, at all stages, and of all ages.
TimeOut
TimeOut Charity gives people and their families the opportunity to take a break from everyday life and spend quality time together away from home.
They connect families with generous holiday homeowners who donate stays in their homes, giving families the chance to rest, reconnect and enjoy time together.