Cancer Connect
Cancer Council’s free, confidential Cancer Connect service provides an opportunity for you to talk with someone who has ‘walked in your shoes’ and really understands what it’s like to deal with cancer.
Cancer Connect links you by phone to a trained volunteer with a similar cancer experience, who can listen to your concerns and provide support. Carers can also talk to other carers about the changes and challenges they are facing.
Read more about Cancer Connect
Podcast: The Thing About Cancer
“The Thing About Cancer” is a podcast from Cancer Council NSW. Episodes are hosted by Julie McCrossin, who chats to experts about all things cancer.
The podcasts cover a range of different topics such as ‘Making Treatment Decisions’ to ‘Explaining Cancer to Kids’.
Find the podcasts here or call Cancer Council 13 11 20 for more information.
Rural Cancer Stories
Rural Cancer Stories features the stories of country cancer patients, survivors and their carers. It includes information on how they have coped and continue to cope with cancer, things they wish they knew earlier and practical tips they want to share with people who are going through similar experiences.
Support Groups – Telephone and Face to Face
Support groups offer support and information to adults affected by cancer including patients, their families and carers.
- talk with people who are in a similar situation
- share experiences and information
- give and receive support
- share practical tips, tools and strategies
- reduce feelings of isolation
- access support no matter where you are in Australia
Just as people’s needs and personalities vary support groups come in many different types and formats. Some groups are facilitated by a person who has had a cancer diagnosis, some by a carer and some by a health professional within either a community centre or cancer care centre. They may take the form of a formal group that meets at a regular time, an informal group meeting for coffee and a chat, a telephone link-up group or an internet based support group.
As it is important to choose your group well, it may take time to find a group that meets your specific needs.
Below is a list of support groups that have provided contact details to Cancer Council SA. If you would like to add to or update this information please call
Cancer Council 13 11 20 or email askanurse@cancersa.org.au.
Support groups by cancer type
Below is a list of support groups that have provided contact details to Cancer Council SA.
If you would like to add to or update this information please call Cancer Council 13 11 20 information and support or email askanurse@cancersa.org.au
Advanced Cancer
Telephone Support Group
A telephone support group for people living with metastatic cancer, whose cancer has moved from its original site. Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 1.30-2.30pm (AEST).
To find out more call Cancer Council 13 11 20 or to join a group call 1300 755 632.
Asbestos
Asbestos Diseases Society of SA (Adelaide)
Located at 7 Ninth Street Bowden SA (part of the Uniting Care Wesley Bowden complex cnr Gibson Street).
Phone: 0403 914 663 or (08) 8241 7297
Asbestos Victims Association (SA) Inc.
Telephone support
The group provides telephone peer support and a regular support group meeting. Refer to website avasa.asn.au.
Contact: Coordinators, Maxine Williams and Lesley Shears (08) 8212 6008 or 0455 120 588
Port Augusta Asbestos Support Group (Port Augusta)
Meetings are held of the first Friday of each month at the Port Augusta Bowling Club, Cnr Marryatt & Jervois Streets Port Augusta.
Contact: Geoff Maul (08) 8642 2884 or 0419 822 296
Email: WIZZ1909@gmail.com
Whyalla Asbestos Victims Support Group (Whyalla)
Members provide support, information and advice on asbestos related and other lung diseases. Meetings are held every third Thursday of the month. Adelaide lawyers are available to answer questions at the meetings—please ring to make an appointment (08) 8645 0555. Support volunteers available Mon-Fri 10.00am to 3.00pm at Shop 5 87 Essington Lewis Avenue Whyalla.
Contact: John Arthur (08) 8645 0555 or 0416 482 673 or after hours (08) 8645 3322
Email: wavsg@bigpond.com
Bladder
Beat Bladder Cancer Australia
An online group for both men and women diagnosed with bladder cancer and their carers/families, to come together to share their feelings and experiences. The Zoom online meetings are held monthly, please register for a support group to receive the call details via beatbladdercanceraustralia.org.au/support-groups/.
Brain
Adelaide Brain Tumour Support
An online support group for people affected by brain tumours, including patients, carers and loved ones.
Contact via Facebook: facebook.com/groups/2005172943053158/
If not on Facebook, contact: Ginta 0419 844 511
Telephone Support Group
A telephone support group for people diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour. Group meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 1.30-2.30pm (AEST).
To find out more call Cancer Council 13 11 20 or to join a group call 1300 755 632.
Breast
Adelaide Breast Cancer Friendship Group (Adelaide metropolitan area)
A friendship group for women (and their loved ones) whose lives are affected by early or secondary breast cancer. We meet regularly across the Adelaide metropolitan area. New members are encouraged to make contact for details.
Contact: Dianne Radloff 0402 233 329 or email dianneradloff@gmail.com
Adelaide Survivors Abreast (Semaphore Park)
Group is based at West Lakes Canoe Club, Bower Road Semaphore Park.
Phone: 0432 068 180
Email: asateam@picknowl.com.au
Postal address: PO Box 3395 Port Adelaide SA 5015
Blackwood Hills Breast Cancer Support Group (Blackwood)
Meets monthly for coffee and chat. Call or email for details.
Contact: Jackie (08) 8270 6039 or 0438 419 305
Email: otworowski@bigpond.com
BOC Girls – Barossa Breast and other female only cancers Support Group (Gawler)
Meets on the last Tuesday of the month, 12.30pm at Cafe Nova, 19 Murray Street Gawler.
Contact: Kate Cox 0427 998 767 or email katherineanne.cox@sa.gov.au.
Breast Cancer Support Group (Broken Hill)
Meet 4 pm on the fourth Thursday of the month at Lifeline Hall, Broken Hill.
Contact: Maureen Rogers (08) 8088 1576
Breast Friends Support Group (Stirling)
Meets last Saturday each month at Konditorei Coffee Shop, Stirling
Contact: Yvonne Barrett 0409 637 938
Friends in Pink (Balaklava)
Meets quarterly. Call for details of the next meeting.
Contact: Diane Gregor 0439 886 312 or email diane.gregor104@schools.sa.edu.au
Contact: Joy Ryan 0408 621 108
Metastatic Breast Cancer Telephone Support Group
A telephone support group for people who have been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, that is breast cancer that has moved from its original site. Group meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 1.30-2.30pm (AEST).
To find out more call Cancer Council 13 11 20 or to join a group call 1300 755 632.
Mt Gambier Breast Cancer Support Group (Mount Gambier)
Meets monthly 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm at Mt Gambier Library, 6 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier.
Contact: Margie Atwell or Dana Mulraney (08) 8721 1492
Naracoorte Breast Cancer Support Group (Naracoorte)
Meets twice a year at various locations. Please contact for details.
Contact: Emma Schultz (08) 8762 8130 or 0409 423 627 or email brucemma@rbm.com.au
Port Adelaide Breast Cancer Support Group (Port Adelaide)
Meet fortnightly Fridays 10:00 am –12:00 pm at Wonggangga Turtpandi (formerly known as Port Adelaide Health & Community Centre) Cnr Church & Dale Street.
Phone: The Centre on (08) 8240 9611 for information and meeting times
SA Dragons Abreast (West Lakes)
All breast cancer survivors welcome (male and female 16 years and over). Group training on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings at West Lakes.
Contact: David Morallee 0439 844 106
Email: secretary@sadragonsabreast.com.au
The Booby Bunch (Mount Gambier)
Meets every three weeks, 11:30 am on Saturday at Molten Cafe, Mount Gambier.
Contact: Coordinator, Kaye Chalk (08) 8725 2299 or email acchalk@bigpond.com
Second contact: Lynette Hirth (08) 8723 0307
Whyalla Pink Spirits (Whyalla)
Meets weekly Fridays. Alternates between Whyalla Library (1.00 pm -4.00 pm) and the Sundowner Hotel (2.00pm -4.00 pm).
Contact: Raelene Williams 0429 966 094 or email bj.rswilliams@internode.on.net
Contact: Gill Dalziel 0434 051 997 or email gill56@internode.on.net
Email: whyallapinkspirits@gmail.com
Head and Neck
Head and Neck
Everybody is welcome to attend and you are encouraged to bring along friends and family. Meets on the fourth Tuesday of alternate months (January, March, May, July, September and November), at Tennyson Centre, Kurralta Park.
Contact: Tracey Nicholls (08) 8204 7799 or email tracey.nicholls@sa.gov.au
Head and Neck peer support group
A closed online group for anyone affected by Head and Neck cancers, is facilitated by health professionals and the Cancer Council, providing support to each other, as well as sharing information.
Visit: Head and Neck Peer Support Group website
Lung
Lung Foundation Australia
For more information on lung cancer support groups in South Australia
Visit: lungfoundation.com.au
Phone: 1800 654 301
Lymphoma
Lymphoma Australia
An online support group for anybody diagnosed with lymphoma and their carers/friends, to come together to share their experiences and chat with a nurse. To register, visit the Lymphoma Australia Events Calendar and pick the group you would like to join.
Visit: lymphoma.org.au/event-calendar/
Lymphoma Down Under
An online platform for people to connect with others who have been touched by lymphoma.
Contact via Facebook: facebook.com/groups/LymphomaDownUnder/
Melanoma
Melanoma Patients Australia
National peer support helpline
Visit: melanomapatients.org.au
Phone: Peer Support Helpline 1300 88 44 50
Telephone Support Group
A telephone support group for people living with metastatic melanoma, stage 3 or 4 and on treatment or a trial. Group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month 1.30-2.30pm(AEST) .
To find out more call Cancer Council 13 11 20 or to join a group call 1300 755 632.
Myeloma
Myeloma Australia
Myeloma Australia is the only myeloma specific organisation in Australia supporting those living with myeloma. They provide up to date information and caring support via their specialist myeloma nurses.
Phone: Myeloma Support Line 1800 693 566
Myeloma Foundation of Australia (SA division) (Adelaide)
Meetings held at Fullarton Park Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton.
Contact: Ian Driver (08) 8556 6041, 0417 874 252 or email sandrian7@bigpond.com
Myeloma Foundation of Australia (SA division) – Flinders (Bedford Park)
Meets on the third Tuesday of alternate months from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm at Living Kaurna Cultural Centre, Warriparinga Way, Bedford Park.
Contact: Jenny Naylor 0405 391 616 or email jenny.naylor1@gmail.com
Myeloma Foundation of Australia (SA division) (Mid North)
Support network and information for multiple myeloma patients and carers.
Contact: Group Coordinator, Bronwyn Gerschwitz (08) 8664 0682 or email graemebronwyng@bigpond.com
Myeloma Foundation of Australia (SA division) (South East)
Support group for patients, families and friends who are coping with multiple myeloma and related disorders. Meetings held at Katnook Estate (The Stable), 6km from Penola. Meetings held 2nd Tuesday of every 3rd month from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Contact: Carol Koch on 08 8765 9014 or 0427 659 014 or email clk@live.com.au
Partners and Carers Myeloma Information & Support Group – Zoom meeting only
Wednesdays on: 23rd February 2022, 29th June 2022 & 26th October 2022 – 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm
Contact: Jo Gardiner – SA Myeloma Support Nurse, 0447 331 165 or email jo.gardiner@myeloma.org.au
Contact: Alicia Hopper – SA Myeloma Support Nurse, 0426 716 165 or email alicia.hopper@myeloma.org.au
Telephone Support Group
A telephone support group for people diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Group meets , 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 1.30-2.30pm (AEST).
To find out more call Cancer Council 13 11 20 or to join a group call 1300 755 632.
Neuroendocrine
Neuroendocrine Cancer Australia
This group provides information and emotional support to its members and meets every second month on Tuesday afternoons from 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm.
Cancer Council SA
202 Greenhill Road Eastwood
Visit: neuroendocrine.org.au
Contact: NECA 1300 287 363 or Jess Mercurio: 0431 427 988
Oesophageal
Oesophageal Cancer Support Group of South Australia (Adelaide)
Meets every three months on a Sunday at 11:30 am at Cancer Council Lodge – Flinders, 27 Dequetteville Terrace, Kent Town.
Contact: Jane Osborn 0418 834 174 or (08) 8294 9562 or email janeeosborn@gmail.com
Ovarian
Ovarian Cancer Australia’s Tele-support Service
National telephone support
Tele-support group for women with ovarian cancer and also for the family and carers.
Visit: ovariancancer.net.au
Phone: 1300 660 334
Email: support@ovariancancer.net.au
Ovarian Cancer Support Group – Adelaide
An online group for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The Zoom online meetings are held monthly. Please register for a support group to receive the call details.
Phone: 1300 660 334
Email: support@ovariancancer.net.au
Pancreatic and upper gastrointestinal (including oesophageal)
Face-to-face Patient Support Group Meeting
If you live in Adelaide, you may like to join our face-to-face support group and connect with others that live near you.
The Tennyson Centre
Conference Room
520 South Road, Kurralta Park, SA.
Held on the last Friday of the month from 11 am – 1 pm
RSVP: pansupport@pancare.org.au
Phone: 1300 881 698
Online Support Groups for both Patients and Carers
Visit: https://www.pancare.org.au/living-well/support-groups/
Telephone Support with a Specialist Upper GI Nurse
Visit: https://www.pancare.org.au/living-well/telehealth-support/
Prostate
Adelaide Hills Prostate Cancer Support Group (Mt Barker)
Meets at 10:00 am on the 3rd Friday of the month (excluding December) at Adelaide Hills Community Health Service, Wellington Road Mt Barker.
Contact: Convenor, Sue Tulloch (08) 8393 1833 or email Sue.Tulloch@sa.gov.au
Adelaide-Mitcham Prostate Cancer Support Group (Colonel Light Gardens)
Meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (Feb-Oct), 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm, at RSL Club, 4 Prince George Parade Colonel Light Gardens.
Contact: Co-Chairman, Roland Harris 0438 604 323
Visit: adelaide-mitchampcsg.org
Barossa Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group (Nuriootpa)
Currently meets on the third Tuesday of the month at Don Piro’s home, 28 Kindler Avenue Nuriootpa from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Contact: Coordinator, Don Piro (08) 8562 3359 or email djpiro2@bigpond.com
Copper Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Kadina)
Meets at 7:30 pm on the 3rd Monday of every second month (April/June/August etc), at Kadina Bowling Club, Corner of Doswell Terrace & Hallett Street Kadina.
Contact: Brenton Sutton 0400 183 645 or email brentonsutton5@bigpond.com
Gawler Prostate Cancer Support & Awareness Group (Gawler)
Meets on the first Tuesday of each month except January. 7:00 pm in the Conference Room at the Gawler Health Services, 21 Hutchinson Road Gawler East.
Contact: Convenor, Lynton Carle (08) 8524 4086 or 0421 421 793
Email: leslyncarle@chariot.net.au
Gay Prostate Support Adelaide (Hindmarsh)
If you have interest in attending or accessing a peer group support please contact.
Contact: Ivan Wooller (08) 8165 3303 or 0429 673 712
Email: imwooller@internode.on.net
Kingston and Robe Prostate Cancer Support Group (Kingston SE)
Meets on the third Monday of even months at 7:30 pm or as needed. Group meets at the Kingston Bowling Club, James Street Kingston SE.
Contact: Convenor, Bob Hancock 0408 672 288 or email rrhancock1@bigpond.com.au
Limestone Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Mt Gambier)
Meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm at the District Council of Grant (old council chambers), 324 Commercial St West, Mt Gambier. Hear guest speakers, talk with men who have had treatment, find out information and get support for you, your partner and family.
Contact: Richard Harry 0427 978 898 or email richardjharry44@gmail.com
Lower Eyre Prostate Cancer Support Group (Port Lincoln)
Please call for details.
Contact: Convenor, Ross Allen 0478 228 399 or email rossallen200@msn.com
Murray Bridge Prostate Cancer Support Group (Murray Bridge)
Meets on the third Wednesday of the month at Lutheran Homes Village Owl Drive, Murray Bridge.
Contact: Chairperson, Ron Nance 08 8532 2873 or email ronald.nance8@bigpond.com
Naracoorte Prostate Cancer Support Group (Naracoorte)
Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Naracoorte Hotel, 73 Ormerod Street, Naracoorte.
Contact: Graham Hinze 0408 803 793 or email sec.nmcsg@gmail.com
Onkaparinga Prostate Cancer Support Group (Noarlunga)
Meets on the first Wednesday of the month (except January), 6:30 pm –9:00 pm in the Board Room, Noarlunga Hospital, Alexander Kelly Drive, Noarlunga. On the first Sundays of June and December the group has a BYO luncheon in the hospital canteen and contact for the lunch is Phyllis Shields (08) 8382 6671.
Contact: Mark 0401 229 893 or email marmilo.m@outlook.com
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia are dedicated to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men.
Visit: prostate.org.au
Phone: 1800 220 099
Riverland Prostate Cancer Support Group (Berri)
Contact: Allan Dand 0488 994 803 or email alglen@iprimus.com.au
Salisbury Prostate Cancer Support Group (Salisbury)
Meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00am at the Salisbury Community Hub, 34 Church Street, Salisbury. Please contact prior to attending a meeting for the first time.
Contact: Ian Dawkins 0409 512 373 or email idlivingc@gmail.com
Tatiara Prostate Cancer Support Group (Bordertown)
Meets on the last Friday of each month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Men’s Shed, 67 Cannawigara Road, Bordertown (behind the RSL)
Contact: Peter Hall (08) 8753 2382
Email: findingdragonfly1@bigpond.com
Westside Prostate Cancer Support Group (Henley Beach)
Meets at 7:30 pm on the last Wednesday of the month at Henley Fulham Uniting Church Temple Worship Centre, 214 Military Road, Henley Beach.
Contact: Group Leader, Andrew Luciani 08 8356 0887 or email andandcl@adam.com.au
Second contact: Secondary Group Leader, John Cox 08 8356 8650 or email candjcox@adam.com.au
Whyalla Prostate Cancer Support Group (Whyalla Norrie)
Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.00 pm, excluding January, in Room 72, UniSA, Nicholson Avenue, Whyalla Norrie.
Contact: Terry O’Brien 0447 757 855 or email raeleaterry@hotmail.com
Second contact: Peter Corbett (08) 8645 2475
Yorke Peninsula Prostate Cancer Support Group (Minlaton)
Meets at 7:30 pm on the second Monday of every second month (even months) at Minlaton Community Health Centre, South Terrace, Minlaton.
Contact: Trevor Franke 0428 827 903 or email tjfranke@bigpond.net.au
Less common and rare cancers
Adrenocortical Carcinoma (ACC)
The Rare Cancers Adrenocortical Carcinoma (ACC) Support Group is for anyone living with ACC.
Join Facebook group
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST)
Rare Cancers GIST Support Group is for anyone living with GIST.
Join Facebook group
Medullary Thyroid
Rare Cancers Medullary Thyroid Cancer Support Group is for anyone living with Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC).
Join Facebook group
Rare Cancers Carers Support Group
Rare Cancers Carers Support Group is for anyone caring for loved ones affected by a rare or less common cancer.
Join Facebook group
Rare Connect
Rare Connect is a service for anyone affected by a rare or less common cancer. It is a telephone or video conferencing support group where people with similar experiences can come together and assist each other through their cancer journey.
Join Facebook group
Sarcoma
Rare Cancers Sarcoma Support Group is for anyone living with soft tissue sarcoma.
Join Facebook group
Thymoma
Rare Cancers Thymoma Support Group is for anyone living with thymoma or thymic cancer.
Join Facebook group
For further details of the support groups above please refer to the Rare Cancers Australia’s website.
Various support groups
Cancer Council Online Community
Provides online support groups and forums.
Visit: Cancer Council Online Community
Compass Cancer Support Group (Mitchell Park)
Meets each Tuesday from 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm at Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Cumbria Court, Mitchell Park.
Contact: Robyn Combes 0458 635 418 or email robyncombes@gmail.com
South Australian Ostomy Support Groups
An Ostomy Support Group is a safe space, where people of all genders living with a stoma and their carers/families can come together regularly to share their struggles, questions, and success stories in a supportive environment. See below for locations.
Adelaide Hills
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September and November from 10.00 am – 12.00 pm at the Nairne Soldiers Memorial Hall, Main Road, Nairne.
Contact: Maureen 0434 051 375
Barossa
Meets on the 3rd Monday of February, April, June, August, October and December either for lunch from 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm or dinner from 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm at the Vine Inn, Hoopman Room, 14 – 22 Murray Street, Nuriootpa.
Contact: Barbara 0417 068 177
Central
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and November from 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm at the Hilton RSL, 147 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton.
Contact: Paul 0403 812 469 or Jo 0408 223 352
Eyre Peninsula
Meets on the 3rd Friday of February, May, August, and November from 11.00 am – 12.30 pm at the Port Lincoln RSL, 14 Hallett Place, Port Lincoln.
Contact: Helen 0429 882 833
Fleurieu
Meets on the 1st Monday of March, June, September and December from 10.00 am – 12.00 pm. Contact for location.
Contact: Lyn 0421 000 960 or Susana 0422 571 737
Northern
Meets on the 4th Tuesday of February, April, June, August and October from 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm at the Elizabeth Playford Lions Club, Hilcott Street, Elizabeth North.
Contact: Melanie 0401 447 740 or Jo-Ann 0421 118 962
Port Augusta and beyond
Meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm at the Port Augusta RSL, 17 Fulham Road, Port Augusta.
Contact: Anne 0429 422 942 or Terry 0488 069 943
Port Pirie
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm at the Port Pirie Lions Club Hall, cnr Federation Road and Hallam Street, Port Pirie.
Contact: Jenni 08 8638 4536 or 0481 484 347
South East
Meets on a Thursday every 6 weeks from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm at either the St Martin’s Church, Fellowship area, 17 Edward Street, Mt Gambier or the Coonawarra Soldiers Hall, 11 Memorial Drive, Coonawarra.
Contact: Barbara 0415 477 978 or Leeanne 0418 733 111
Southern
Meets on the 1st Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October and December from 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm at Elizabeth House, 112 Elizabeth Road, Christie Downs.
Contact: Lyn 0421 000 960 or Sharmaine 0438 853 082
Yorke Peninsula
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of February, April, June, August and October at 2.30 pm at Joyce Olsen Room, Wontama Homes, East Terrace, Kadina.
Contact: Helen 0419 839 869
Sunnybrook General Cancer Support Group (Tea Tree Gully Council area)
Cancer social/support group. Every Friday during school terms. Jubilee Community Centre, 7 Jubilee Way, Wynn Vale 5127.
Contact: Alex Nimmis (08) 8397 7422
Women’s Support Group (Frewville)
For women over the age of 50 years. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at The Cancer Care Centre 195 Glen Osmond Road Frewville from 10 am – 12 pm.
Contact: Naomi Kelly on (08) 8272 2411
Email: admin@cancercarecentre.org.au
Young Women’s Support Group (Frewville)
For women under the age of 50 years. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at The Cancer Care Centre 195 Glen Osmond Road Frewville from 6:30 pm – 8.00 pm.
Contact: Lee Hutton on (08) 8272 2411
Email: admin@cancercarecentre.org.au
Carers support groups
Bereavement
Griefs Journey Adelaide (Cumberland Park)
Supporting young widows and widowers through loss. Meets once a month (evening) please contact for details.
Contact: Marian 0409 677 046
Email: griefsjourneyadelaide@gmail.com
Life after Loss
For people who’s loved one has died from a cancer-related illness. This is a ‘closed’ six-session format. Weekly sessions held across specific dates.
Phone: 1300 755 632
Solace Association (SA) Inc. (Adelaide)
Meets at the CWA Building, 30 Dequetteville Terrace, Kent Town on Tuesdays for two sessions.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm is for one to one support for members whose loss is recent, new members and those who are dealing with special anniversaries.
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm meetings open to the general membership. Group discussion is encouraged with support workers adopting the role of group leaders. Topics are discussed relevant to grief, loss and learning to live alone.
Phone: (08) 8272 4334
Email: lee.mulroney47@icloud.com
Carer Telephone Support Group
For people who are providing primary care for a family member, friend or loved one with a cancer diagnosis. Group meets on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 1.30 – 2.30pm (AEST).
To find out more call Cancer Council 13 11 20 or to join a group call 1300 755 632
Partners and Carers Myeloma Information & Support Group – Zoom meeting only
Wednesdays on: 23rd February 2022, 29th June 2022 & 26th October 2022
2.00 pm to 3.30 pm
Contact: Jo Gardiner – SA Myeloma Support Nurse, 0447 331 165 or email jo.gardiner@myeloma.org.au
Contact: Alicia Hopper – SA Myeloma Support Nurse, 0426 716 165 or email alicia.hopper@myeloma.org.au
Regional support groups
Berri
Riverland Women’s Cancer Support Group (Berri)
Meets on the second Thursday of the month at 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm, Resource Centre, 9-11 Seekamp Street, Berri. Group provides friendship, discussions, support and fun.
Contact: Rebecca Semmens (08) 8588 0434 or email rebecca.semmens@sa.gov.au
Broken Hill
Broken Hill Cancer Support Group
Meets on the second Wednesday month at 11.00 am Bridge Club, Sturt Park.
Contact: Coordinator, Lyn Farguharson (08) 8087 7642
Ceduna
Ceduna Cancer Support Group
Please contact the organiser for details:
Contact: Sharon Woods 0429 970 109 or email imckenzie51@bigpond.com
Kadina
Copper Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Kadina)
Meets at 7:30 pm on the 3rd Monday of every second month (April/June/August etc), at Kadina Bowling Club, Corner of Doswell Terrace & Hallett Street Kadina.
Contact: Brenton Sutton 0400 183 645 or email brentonsutton5@bigpond.com
Kangaroo Island
KI Cancer Support Group (Kingscote, Kangaroo Island)
The group provides support to people affected by cancer, through raising funds to support people living with cancer and to access treatment. The groups meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 1:00 pm at Murray Street, Kingscote.
Contact: Cheryl May 0427 596 013
Kingston SE
Kingston Cancer Support Club
Meets three times a year on a Monday from 2.00 pm – 3:30 pm
Contact: Coordinator, Jacquie Halliday (08) 8767 0238 or 0427 600 159
Email: jacquie.halliday2@sa.gov.au
Mildura
Merrygold’s Cancer Support Group
For women only.
Contact: Group Coordinator, Paula Gordon 0419 524 737 or (03) 5024 8624
Email: p.a.gordon@bigpond.com
Sunraysia Cancer Resources
Located at 145 Tenth Street Mildura and open Tues-Fri 9.30am – 3.30 pm. The centre facilitates a number of different support groups and provides many other services.
Visit: sunraysiacancerresources.com.au
Contact: Viona Woodroffe (03) 5025 8866
Email: canres@ncable.com.au
Mount Barker
Hills Cancer Support Group
Meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Town Hall, Gawler Street, Mount Barker. Group is run by a volunteer.
Contact: Bette Barrow 0408 200 211 or email Bettebarrow29@gmail.com
Mount Gambier
Mt Gambier Cancer Support Group Inc.
Meets on the second Monday of the month 1.30 pm at Naval Association Clubrooms, Birdwood Avenue, Mt Gambier. The group provides support to people and their families living with cancer.
Contact: Lorraine Musgrove (08) 8725 3076 or 0419 826 559 email lormus@bigpond.net.au
Murray Bridge
Lower Murray Women’s Cancer Support Group (Murray Bridge)
Please email for details.
Email: LowerMurrayWomensCancerSupport@gmail.com
Naracoorte
Naracoorte Mens Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Naracoorte Hotel, 73 Ormerod Street, Naracoorte.
Contact: Graham Hinze 0408 803 793 or email sec.nmcsg@gmail.com
Nuriootpa
Barossa Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group (Nuriootpa)
Men affected by any cancer welcome. Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from February – November at the Vine Inn Hotel Board Room, Nuriootpa.
Contact: Coordinator, Don Piro 08 8562 3359 or email djpiro2@bigpond.com
Peterborough
Peterborough Cancer Support Group
Meets on the last Monday of the month at 11 am at Sally’s Boutique, Main Street, Peterborough.
Contact: Coordinator, Don Smith (08) 8651 3242 or 0488 713 242
Port Lincoln
Caring Cancer Support Group (Port Lincoln)
Meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 2.00 pm at the Boston Hotel Port Lincoln.
Contact: Pat Boylan (08) 8682 5813
Victor Harbor
Fleurieu Cancer Support Foundation Inc.
Cancer support drop-in centre located at Carrickalinga House, 17-19 Torrens Street Victor Harbor.
Support to all who experience cancer, their carers, families and friends. Craft group meets every Friday.
Open Monday – Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm
Website: https://fleurieucsf.wixsite.com/fcsf
Contact: (08) 8552 9304
Email: cancersupport@internode.on.net
FCSF Women’s Cancer Support Group (Formerly Breast of Friends)
Fleurieu Cancer Support Foundation (Victor Harbor/Goolwa)
Meets first Monday of each month at Carrickalinga House, Cnr Torrens & Hill Streets, Victor Harbor
Contact: Carol Phillip 0418 814 544 or Lyn Edgecumbe 0429 234 658
Email: womenscancersuppvh@outlook.com
Mens Support Group
Fleurieu Cancer Support Foundation
Meets on the third Friday of the month at 10.00 am at Fleurieu Cancer Support Foundation, Carrickalinga House, Cnr Hill & Torrens Street.
Contact: FCSF (08) 8552 9305 or Barry Fowler (08) 8225 5668
Whyalla
Wellness Sisters Positive Cancer Support
Meeting monthly, usually at a local cafe, they discuss shared experiences including the physical, emotional and financial aspects of life with cancer.
Contact: Megan Travers 0408 807 850
Contact: Deb Holsman 0437 296 577
Contact: Diana Fox 0419 754 374