Gundagai BRANCH
Murrumbidgee Region
Assisting our community, locally…
ABOUT US
Can Assist Gundagai was formed in 1985. We assist with costs associated with travel for cancer treatment which may take the form of petrol vouchers, the costs of transport in the community car, travel by rail or air. The branch also makes financial contribution towards accommodation for cancer patients when under going treatment, for example at Lilier Lodge, Wagga Wagga or wherever the treatment centre may be. The costs of medications and dietary supplements may also be subsidised by the branch.
Areas Serviced: Bongalong, Bongongalong, Brungle, Brungle Creek, Burra Creek, Darbalara, Edwardstown, Gundagai, Jackalass, Jones Creek, Muttama, Nangus, Reno, South Gundagai, Tarrabandra, Wagragobilly, Willie Ploma
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.
Accommodation Assistance
Lilier Lodge was purpose built by Can Assist and the Cancer Council NSW, together with the support of local and regional communities.
Lilier Lodge provides accommodation for people undergoing cancer treatment at nearby facilities including the Riverina Cancer Care Centre, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and Calvary Hospital.
Our Supporters
Our Branch would not exist without our members, volunteers and community supporters. We thank them for their contribution.
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events.
Local Resources & Information
Lilier Lodge
Located in Wagga Wagga, Lilier Lodge provides relaxing and homely accommodation for people undergoing cancer treatment to nearby facilities. They understand the specific needs of cancer patients and their carers.
- Gundagai Medical Centre. 02 6944 3444
- Gundagai Pharmacy 02 6944 1148
- Gundagai Neighbourhood Centre
- Murrumbidgee Local Health District Cancer Services
- Riverina Cancer Care Centre, Wagga Wagga
- Valmar Support Services
Areas Serviced: Bongalong, Bongongalong, Brungle, Brungle Creek, Burra Creek, Darbalara, Edwardstown, Gundagai, Jackalass, Jones Creek, Muttama, Nangus, Reno, South Gundagai, Tarrabandra, Wagragobilly, Willie Ploma
Great advocacy work by Can Assist for country cancer patients, at NSW Parliament House!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...
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Att: Can Assist Gundagai members.
Our next meeting, followed by our Christmas catch-up, is Monday, 4 December, at the Gundagai Services Club. As usual, the meeting will be at 6pm, then dinner at 6.30ish once the meeting wraps.
If you are planning on attending our Christmas dinner, please call Anne to let her know. Anne needs the final numbers at the end of November to finalise our booking. 🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁 ... See MoreSee Less
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Delivered as promised. Thanks again to the team at Hungry Jacks, Gundagai for their recent fundraising efforts.
Reece and the team hosted their annual Can Assist Gundagai fundraiser where every meal sold on Friday 6 October resulted in the team donating $1 to our local branch.
Members of the Hungry Jacks Team recently presented Judy and Anne from Can Assist Gundagai with a cheque for $3,145. This donation will make a big difference to many.
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Brilliant work 🙌
Thanks again team, just amazing.
Great effort congrats xx
Well done HJ team ⭐️
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Letting all our Can Assist Gundagai members know about the upcoming AGM Nov 30. Looking forward to you joining the meeting.
#canassistThat time of the year - Can Assist AGM!
Please put the date (Nov 30) in your diary, so we can see you then.
#canassist
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Have you heard of Cancer Connect?
Cancer Connect is a free and confidential telephone peer support service that connects someone with cancer with a specially trained volunteer who has had a similar cancer experience.
What a fantastic and personalised service. Please share with family and friends, or if it may help you personally be sure to check out the service via the below website or call 13 11 20.
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Cancer Connect
www.cancer.org.au
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They've done it again... Our local Hungry Jacks held their annual fundraiser last Friday, 6 October and amazingly raised $3,145 for Can Assist Gundagai. The team donated $1 for every meal sold. A busy day has resulted in a huge donation to our local branch.
Thanks, Reece and team! Your generosity is appreciated and will make a huge difference to locals needing assistance.
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Well done Hungry Jacks.. 👏👏👏
Fantastic!! Thanks everyone at Hungry Jacks. Your support is much appreciated. 👏👏
Thank you Hungry Jacks.your support is so much appreciated 👏🙏
Super effort 👏
Congratulations
Thank you 🙏
🎉🎉
Well done
Astonishing!
What a spectacular effort. Sincere thanks to everyone at Hungry Jacks Gundagai for your support! Will make such a difference.💕
Woo hoo
Fantastic 🙌
Great work 👍🏼
Amazing, great work ⭐️
Well done guys
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