Calvary Mater Newcastle
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
Calvary Mater Newcastle’s Head and Neck Cancer Support Group was established in July 2010 as a means of providing further support to head and neck cancer patients in the Newcastle and Hunter area.
The group meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month and is facilitated by Allied Health Professionals working within this area, and provides both education and peer support.
About the group
The group runs for two hours every month. The first hour focuses on an invited speaker with relevant education/information, while the second hour is for more informal group socialising and facilitated group sharing.
The group is an ‘open’ group that allows a person to move in and out of it depending on their needs at the time. This ‘open’ group also allows for a cross section of experience across a person’s cancer journey – from diagnosis, treatment, recovery and long term survivorship.
To date, the group has heard from a variety of different speakers including: Radiation Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Dentists, Audiologists, Psychologists, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists and Social Workers.
The group has also participated in a variety of events, such as ‘Relay for Life’, and members have undertaken Head and Neck Cancer Awareness activities including the selling of head and neck badges, wrist bands and magnets.
Who can attend?
The group is open to any person with a diagnosis of head and neck cancer and their carers/family.
Next Support Group
The staff at Calvary Mater Newcastle invite you to attend the Head and Neck Cancer Support Group.
This month we welcome Richard Harrison, a Community Engagement Officer from Services Australia. Specifically, Richard is a Centrelink representative and has expertise in the areas of government services and financial supports including the aged pension, disability support pension, carer’s pension and job seeker.
A cancer diagnosis and the associated treatments can often lead to people requiring additional financial and/or practical assistance. Richard will be providing an overview of the types of assistance Services Australia can provide and will be able to answer questions relating to these areas.
The second hour of the support group will then provide an opportunity for you to talk to other people with similar experiences.
Please remember if you have a partner, friend or relative who would like to come they are most welcome.
Group Details:
When: | Wednesday 28 May 2025 |
Where: | Room 2064 Level 2, Calvary Mater Newcastle (the room is opposite the radiotherapy treatment area) |
Time: | 2:00 – 4:00pm |
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