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  • Cancer Assistance for Country NSW

    Can Assist ensures all people, no matter where they live in NSW, have equitable access to cancer treatment and care by providing financial assistance, practical support and raising awareness.

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  • Cancer Assistance for Country NSW

    Our values of equity, integrity, community and hope are the building blocks of all our work.

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  • Cancer Assistance for Country NSW

    Can Assist is determined to raise awareness of the inequities facing country cancer patients and their families.

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What we do

We help ease the burden of cancer for country families throughout NSW.

How we Assist

A vast network of local volunteer branches that collaborate with health professionals.

Why we Assist

To lessen the inequities distance creates in cancer care and treatment for rural communities.

No matter the distance, assistance is never far away.

We Can Assist

Can Assist is committed to ensuring that all people, regardless of where they live in NSW, have equitable access to cancer treatment and care. By providing financial assistance, practical support and raising awareness of the inequities, our volunteer network ensures that country people are given the same opportunities and treatment choices as those who live in city centres.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of our grass roots organisation.

How you can assist

Today, Can Assist has more than 2700 volunteers and over 50 branches that are committed to making the journey with cancer easier for all rural and regional NSW communities. Ensure our charitable organisation continues to grow by joining our team of men and women across the state who selflessly give their time and effort to assist.

“Without Can Assist, I would not have been able to continue treatment.” Vicki, Mudgee

Can Assist has been supporting country people

with cancer since 1955

By providing accommodation, financial assistance and practical support to people from rural and regional areas, we ensure that country people are given the same opportunities and treatment choices as those who live in city centres.

68 Years

of experience

55 Branches

across regional NSW

2734 members

assisting you

2100+ Fundraisers

over last 5 years

$10 Million +

in assistance over last 5 years

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3 days ago
Can Assist

Supporting every step of the way!

At Can Assist, we're committed to easing the cancer journey.

Explore how we lend a helping hand — from financial aid to accommodation support and beyond.

Discover the ways we stand by individuals and country families facing cancer. Together, we make a difference. 💙🤝

Click here to learn more: canassist.org.au/cancer-assistance/

#canassistsupport #cancerassistance #communitycare #cancernsw
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Supporting every step of the way!
At Can Assist, were committed to easing the cancer journey.
Explore how we lend a helping hand — from financial aid to accommodation support and beyond.
Discover the ways we stand by individuals and country families facing cancer. Together, we make a difference. 💙🤝
Click here to learn more: https://canassist.org.au/cancer-assistance/
#CanAssistSupport #CancerAssistance #CommunityCare #CancerNSW
4 days ago
Can Assist

It was a privilege today to provide feedback from our Can Assist community network, alongside Royal Far West Manly Sydney NSW, to the NSW State’s Select Committee on Remote, Rural and Regional Health. They are conducting an inquiry into the implementation of recommendations specifically relating to workforce issues, workplace culture and funding considerations for remote, rural and regional health.

To find out more about the Can Assist submission canassist.org.au/reports-and-submissions/submission-no-9-the-implementation-of-portfolio-committe...

#canassist #ruralhealthcare #cancersupport #healthequity #canassistsupport #cancernsw #noonefightsalone #royalfarwest
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It was a privilege today to provide feedback from our Can Assist community network, alongside Royal Far West Manly Sydney NSW, to the NSW State’s  Select Committee on Remote, Rural and Regional Health. They are conducting an inquiry into the implementation of recommendations specifically relating to workforce issues, workplace culture and funding considerations for remote, rural and regional health. 
To find out more about the Can Assist submission https://canassist.org.au/reports-and-submissions/submission-no-9-the-implementation-of-portfolio-committee-no-2-recommendations/
#canassist #ruralhealthcare #cancersupport #healthequity #canassistsupport #cancernsw #noonefightsalone #royalfarwest
5 days ago
Can Assist

🌟 Did you know? 🌟

Country cancer patients in New South Wales often bear significant extra out-of-pocket costs, leading to severe financial distress and even difficult decisions like forgoing life-saving treatments. 🩺

At Can Assist, we believe financial barriers should never stand in the way of essential cancer care. We're here to support country patients on their journey to recovery, ensuring they receive the care they deserve. 💛

Find out how we’re advocating to make a difference every day right across NSW.

Click here for more information: canassist.org.au/media/

#CanAssist #RuralHealthcare #CancerSupport #HealthEquity #DidYouKnow #CanAssistSupport #CancerNSW #CancerSupport #NoOneFightsAlone
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🌟 Did you know? 🌟
Country cancer patients in New South Wales often bear significant extra out-of-pocket costs, leading to severe financial distress and even difficult decisions like forgoing life-saving treatments. 🩺
At Can Assist, we believe financial barriers should never stand in the way of essential cancer care. Were here to support country patients on their journey to recovery, ensuring they receive the care they deserve. 💛
Find out how we’re advocating to make a difference every day right across NSW.
Click here for more information: https://canassist.org.au/media/
#CanAssist #RuralHealthcare #CancerSupport #HealthEquity #DidYouKnow #CanAssistSupport #CancerNSW #CancerSupport #NoOneFightsAlone
1 week ago
Can Assist

What lights you up at Christmas? 💡

Help us ‘turn on the light’ for country cancer patients by taking part in our 2023 Christmas appeal.

We’re asking you to share what lights you up at Christmas time.

It could be simply posting a photo of your Christmas lights or sharing the people/places and things that ‘light you up’.

You can also light up the lives of country cancer patients by donating today.

canassist.org.au/ways-to-give/can-assist-for-country-nsw

#canassist #canassistchristmas #whatlightsyouup #christmasgiving #cancernsw
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What lights you up at Christmas? 💡
Help us ‘turn on the light’ for country cancer patients by taking part in our 2023 Christmas appeal.
We’re asking you to share what lights you up at Christmas time.
It could be simply posting a photo of your Christmas lights or sharing the people/places and things that ‘light you up’.
You can also light up the lives of country cancer patients by donating today.
canassist.org.au/ways-to-give/can-assist-for-country-nsw
#canassist #canassistchristmas #whatlightsyouup #christmasgiving #cancernsw
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