Armidale BRANCH
Hunter New England Region
Assisting our community, locally…
ABOUT US
Can Assist Armidale was formed in 2000. The active membership base raises funds to provide timely and much needed financial assistance to people in our local community who are undergoing cancer treatment. The branch works closely with the Hunter New England Health Social workers and Aboriginal support workers.
Areas Serviced: Aberfoyle, Abington, Acacia Park, Argyle, Armidale, Ben Venue, Bona Vista, Boorolong, Castle Doyle, Commissioners Waters, Dangarsleigh, Donald Creek, Dumaresq, Duval, East Armidale, Enmore, Hillgrove, Invergowrie, Jeogla, Kellys Plains, Lyndhurst, Madgwick, Metz, Newling, North Hill, Puddledock, Saumarez, Saumarez Ponds, Soudan Heights, South Hill, St Patricks, Thalgarrah, Tilbuster, Wards Mistake, West Armidale, Wollomombi, Wongwibinda
Financial Assistance
We understand that families struggle 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.
Our Supporters
Our Branch would not exist without our members, volunteers and community supporters. We thank them for their contribution.
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Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Areas Serviced: Aberfoyle, Abington, Acacia Park, Argyle, Armidale, Ben Venue, Bona Vista, Boorolong, Castle Doyle, Commissioners Waters, Dangarsleigh, Donald Creek, Dumaresq, Duval, East Armidale, Enmore, Hillgrove, Invergowrie, Jeogla, Kellys Plains, Lyndhurst, Madgwick, Metz, Newling, North Hill, Puddledock, Saumarez, Saumarez Ponds, Soudan Heights, South Hill, St Patricks, Thalgarrah, Tilbuster, Wards Mistake, West Armidale, Wollomombi, Wongwibinda
Do you or someone you know need to travel long distances for treatment?
IPTAAS might be able to help you out.
IPTAAS is a NSW Government scheme providing assistance with travel and accommodation costs when a patient needs to travel long distances for treatment not available locally.
Find out more here: www.iptaas.health.nsw.gov.au/about
We also offer help with travel for cancer treatment to those living in country NSW, find out more: canassist.org.au/cancer-assistance/financial-assistance/
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“When you have cancer the costs are enormous, but even bigger when you live in the regions” Jim Wilson, 2GB lending their voice to healthcare issues in country NSW, with guest Jon Anderson, Brain Cancer patient from Cootamundra.
Tune in below at around 1:27:04.
omny.fm/shows/the-drive-program/drive-with-jim-wilson-full-show-october-27-1
2GB Drive with Jim Wilson highlighted the battle rural cancer patients are facing just to get treatment.
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Can Assist Armidale updated their website address.
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We are here to support you country NSW. We offer broad based assistance, from utility bills to accommodation.
If you have cancer and live in rural/regional NSW, find out how we can assist you below www.canassist.org.au/services
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🏠 Stay home and stay safe!
💚 Our greatest concern is for our rural communities who are relying on us all to do the right thing. We love you, but we are not coming near you!
💛 Almost one month of staying at home in greater Sydney and we are all doing everything we can to protect more vulnerable communities across the state.
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