Wagga Wagga BRANCH

Murrumbidgee Region

Assisting our community, locally…

ABOUT US

Can Assist Wagga Wagga was originally formed in 1979. After a brief closure the branch started again in 2017. We are a group of community minded people who raise money to assist locals who are undergoing treatment for cancer.

Areas Serviced: Alfredtown, Ashmont, Belfrayden, Berry Jerry, Big Springs, Bomen, Book Book, Boorooma, Borambola, Bourkelands, Brucedale, Bulgary, Burrandana, Carabost, Cartwrights Hill, Collingullie, Cookardinia, Coursing Park, Currawananna, Currawarna, Downside, East Wagga Wagga, Estella, Euberta, Eunonoreenya, Gelston Park, Glenfield Park, Gobbagombalin, Gregadoo, Harefield, Hillgrove, Kooringal, Kyeamba, Lake Albert, Lloyd, Maxwell, Moorong, Mount Austin, Oberne Creek, Oura, Pulletop, Rowan, San Isidore, Springvale, Tatton, The Gap, Tolland, Turvey Park, Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga North, Wagga Wagga South, Wallacetown, Wantabadgery, Westby, Westdale, Yarragundry, Yathella

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.

Lilier Lodge

Accommodation Assistance

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. Local cancer patients are also welcomed to drop in during the day.

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

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A big thank you to the Knitting AngelsOn behalf of our 2023 Knitting Angels, here’s a 💲5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ donation to Can Assist Wagga Wagga.
Thanks to Geraldine who was on hand to accept the cheque.
💚Can-Assist provides financial assistance, practical support and accommodation to people from the Wagga area affected by cancer.
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A big thank you to the Knitting Angels

It feels like the last Markets by the Lake was only yesterday, but the next one is already sneaking up on us. ... See MoreSee Less

It feels like the last Markets by the Lake was only yesterday, but the next one is already sneaking up on us.

There is still about an hour and a half to go at Markets by the Lake night markets ... See MoreSee Less

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Thankyou for the great photos and what a great night it was

Just over a week until the first Lake Night Markets of the season. The Can Assist Wagga BBQ will be there raising funds to assist people living with a cancer diagnosis.
This cold front should be well and truly past by then 🤞
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Just over a week until the first Lake Night Markets of the season. The Can Assist Wagga BBQ will be there raising funds to assist people living with a cancer diagnosis.
This cold front should be well and truly past by then 🤞Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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a great charity come along to the meeting to see what we do all money raised in wagga stays in wagga

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Local Resources & Information

Accommodation Services

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.

CONTACT US

Wagga Wagga

PO Box 7187
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
Phone: 0475 202 663
Email: wagga@canassist.org.au

Areas Serviced: Alfredtown, Ashmont, Belfrayden, Berry Jerry, Big Springs, Bomen, Book Book, Boorooma, Borambola, Bourkelands, Brucedale, Bulgary, Burrandana, Carabost, Cartwrights Hill, Collingullie, Cookardinia, Coursing Park, Currawananna, Currawarna, Downside, East Wagga Wagga, Estella, Euberta, Eunonoreenya, Gelston Park, Glenfield Park, Gobbagombalin, Gregadoo, Harefield, Hillgrove, Kooringal, Kyeamba, Lake Albert, Lloyd, Maxwell, Moorong, Mount Austin, Oberne Creek, Oura, Pulletop, Rowan, San Isidore, Springvale, Tatton, The Gap, Tolland, Turvey Park, Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga North, Wagga Wagga South, Wallacetown, Wantabadgery, Westby, Westdale, Yarragundry, Yathella