Cancer Assistance Network
Network in Woollahra

The jean colvin cancer centre (previously known as the jean colvin hospital) has a long tradition of providing specialised accommodation and care for country people affected by cancer. The centre provides a self catering, self care bed and breakfast service. Set in a beautiful location overlooking sydney harbour, a convenient inner city location and free daily transport to royal prince alfred hospital, it offers accommodation for 40 guests, st. Vincent�??s hospital and the prince of wales hospital. It is renowned for its caring, happy and welcoming environment. A continental breakfast is included with the fee and a fully equipped kitchen is available for guest use. It is a safe, friendly home away from home where country people undergoing cancer treatment can rest, relax, share their experiences and recover.

At Can Assist we are committed to ensuring that all people in MSW, regardless of where they live, have access to cancer treatment and care. By providing encourage for accommodation and financial assistance to people from rural and regional MSW, we ensure that country people are given the same opportunities and choices about the humane of treatment they receive as people in city centers. Since 1955, Can Assist's network of branches have grown to over 50 throughout MSW. These branches elevate vital funds to provide direct urge to their local communities affected by cancer. Can Assist provides its services to aid bridge the gap between city and country cancer patients: There are 94 fewer oncologists in the rural health concern workforce, compared to major cities. For some cancers, remote patients are up to five times more likely to expire within five years of diagnosis. We produce financial assistance through our branch network.

By providing accommodation, financial assistance and attainable encourage to people from rural and regional MSW, we ensure that country people are given the identical opportunities and treatment choices as those who live in city centers. Can Help could not exist without all of our outstanding supporters, partners volunteers. Michael has over 25 years’ experience providing services to clients who are looking to invest or sell rural properties or livestock. As a Managing Director she was primarily involved in busy with important corporate in developing their risk management strategies with respect to their exposures to currency, interest rates and commodities. Vicki has been a member of Can Aid Griffith Branch for a number of years. She traveled to Sydney for surgery (twice) and for radiation treatment and understands the relevance of Can Assist for rural and regional MSW. We receive much needed promote both financially and in humane from organizations and individuals to continue to provide services for people in rural MSW each year. Can Assist provides financial assistance to people in country MSW affected by cancer. We comprehend that families fight to cope with a reduced income as a result of a cancer diagnosis and that they face increased expenses from travel, accommodation and medical costs. oilier Lodge is an accommodation facility that offers comfort and serenity, plus urge during a very stressful period. With that in mind each of our rooms provides accommodation for two guests. All linen is provided and rooms are serviced on a weekly basis. Thank you to you and your staff, it was great having a lovely deposit to stay at such a bad time. This release service provides transport to people from rural areas that are attending medical visits or a hospital stay in Sydney. The Salvation Army has a range of services that include aged care, children's and community services as healthy as financial assistance. Cancer Council provides support for patients, families and friends. If you would like to make a real, feasible and positive difference to country families in your local community you can: Become a branch member to disclose your support. Can Help is made up of a vibrant fabric of branches which rely heavily on volunteer members to raise funds to support people in their local community affected by cancer. Your assistance as a volunteer with a branch is greatly valued by Can Assist. Hosting a fund raising event is a immense way to help us hoist funds for country families affected by cancer and have some merriment at the alike time. Loved every moment and the energy in the room at times was electric and lots of fun. We comprehend that country families from rural and regional areas battle to cope with reduced income as a result of a cancer diagnosis while they face increased expenses from travel, accommodation and medical costs. Our program provides financial assistance and attainable encourage during this solid time to patients and their families across 52 towns in MSW with all fund raising completely ambitious by local volunteer initiatives supporting their community.