Cancer Wellness Support

Cancer Wellness Support is a local organisation, supporting people diagnosed with cancer in the Blue Mountains and Nepean-Hawkesbury communities. Founded by Robyn Yates OAM in 2005, we operate two wellness centres in Penrith and Leura, providing an average of 6,000 subsidised therapies annually. We currently support over 700 clients and carers through their cancer journey, by offering a holistic program of 27 complementary therapies, focused on: * improving physical and mental wellbeing * educating and empowering clients to proactively self-care * providing respite from an impersonal world of hospitals and clinics * introducing clients to a supportive community that understands their needs. Our community-based model harnesses the skills, knowledge and care of a network of professional nurses, highly qualified therapists, and trained volunteers. We aim to lift the burden of care from families and create a personalised, compassionate atmosphere that helps clients cope with the dem...