Support Services
If you are seeking additional support or advice for yourself or a loved one, there are a range of community support platforms offering a range of services to help guide you on your journey.
Dietitians New Zealand
Website: https://dietitians.org.nz
Phone: (02) 6269 1080
Dietitians New Zealand (Dietitians NZ) is New Zealand’s professional association for registered dietitians. The association has over 600 members, the majority of whom are registered dietitians. The Association also has associate members who are either scientists with nutrition qualifications or dietitians who are not currently practicing.
Home Support Services for Older People and Others ((Ngā ratonga tautoko ā-kāinga)
Home support services for older people and others is a nationwide directory helping older people and their whānau find home support, retirement living options, rest homes, and community services.
Eldernet New Zealand
Eldernet New Zealand provides access to information and support options for older people and others needing assistance at home.
Te Aho o Te Kahu - Cancer Control Agency
Website: https://teaho.govt.nz
The Cancer Control Agency provides national leadership for cancer control in Aotearoa, including research, resources, and support pathways for people affected by cancer.
Blood Cancer NZ
Website: https://www.bloodcancer.org.nz
Blood Cancer NZ provides support, information, and advocacy for people living with blood cancers. Services include personalised support, education, and guidance from diagnosis through treatment.
Bowel Cancer New Zeland
Website: https://bowelcancernz.org.nz
Phone: 021 229 1677 Freephone: 0800 226 901
Email: info@bowelcancernz.org.nz
Bowel Cancer NZ is a nationwide, patient-led organisation providing a variety of support services for people affected by bowel cancer and their families.
Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition
Website: https://www.breastcancer.org.nz
Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition provides a voice for New Zealand women who have experienced breast cancer. They strive to make world-class detection, treatment and care accessible to all those affected by breast cancer in Aotearoa, New Zealand
Cancer Society of New Zealand
Website: https://www.cancer.org.nz
Phone: 800 CANCER | 0800 226 237
Email: info@cancersoc.org.nz
The Cancer Society of New Zealand provides practical and emotional support and information to people with any kind of cancer at any stage of their cancer experience.
Child Cancer Foundation NZ
Website: https://childcancer.org.nz
Phone: 0800 424 453
The Child Cancer Foundation aims to reduce the impact of cancer by offering services to ensure children and their families are supported, informed and well cared for on their journey with cancer.
Healthpoint NZ
Website: https://www.healthpoint.co.nz
Healthpoint NZ is a national directory listing nationwide cancer services – find a hospital/service near you.
Melanoma New Zealand
Website: https://melanoma.org.nz/
Freephone: 0800 463 526 Phone: 09 449 2342
Email: info@melanoma.org.nz
Melanoma NZ offers information, resources and support services for people (and their family members) concerned about a possible melanoma, or thosedealing with a diagnosis of melanoma.
Ministry of Health - Financial Assistance
Website: https://www.breastnet.nz/
The Ministry of Health provides funding for breast prostheses, wigs, bras, and travel for treatment. Also manages the National Travel Assistance programme for those needing to travel for specialist care.
National Cervical Screening Programme
Website: https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/health-services-and-programmes/screening
Freephone: 0800 729 729
The National Cervical Screening Programme supports cervical cancer prevention through screening and immunisation services for people aged 20–70, available nationwide.
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Website: https://www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/support
Phone: 09 304 0766 Freephone: 0800 BC NURSE (0800 902 732)
Email: info@bcf.org.nz
The Breast Cancer Foundation NZ offers specialist nurse advice, support groups, counselling, rehabilitation, patient packs, heart pillows, drain bags, and extensive resources for those affected by breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Support Aotearoa
Website: https://www.breastcancersupport.org.nz
Phone: 0800 273 222 (8:30am–5:00pm, every day)
The Breast Cancer Support Aotearoa is run by women who have experienced breast cancer, and provides phone counselling and support groups.
New Zealand Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Service (NZFGCS)
Auckland: 0800 554 555 / NZFGCS@adhb.govt.nz
Christchurch: 0800 023 445 / NZFGCS@adhb.govt.nz
Wellington: 0800 262 780 / NZFGCS@ccdhb.org.nz
The New Zealand Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Service is a Health New Zealand-funded, multidisciplinary service specialising in familial gastrointestinal cancer.
Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ
Website: https://prostate.org.nz
Freephone: 0800 477 678
Email: info@prostate.org.nz
Prostate Cancer Found provides nationwide support groups to assist those affected by prostate cancer.
Rangitāne o Tamaki nui a Rua Incorporated
Website: https://www.rangitane.co.nz
Phone: 06 374 6860
Email: tamakinuiarua@rangitane.co.nz
Rangitāneo Tamaki nuia Rua Incorporated provides a wide range of support servicesto whānau ranging from alcohol & drug, smoking, mental health, asthmato screeningin the Tararua region.
Sweet Louise
Website: https://sweetlouise.org.nz
Support Line: 0800 112 277
Email: info@sweetlouise.org.nz
Sweet Louise provides practical, emotional and social support and services for New Zealanders living with incurable breast cancer.
Nutrition Australia
Website: https://nutritionaustralia.org
Phone: (02) 4257 9011
Nutrition Australia is an independent, member organisation that aims to promote the health and wellbeing of all Australians. It aims to ‘inspire healthy eating’ through information, education and consultation services and work in all states and territories to influence policy makers, media, educators, food industry, companies and consumers.