Support groups

• 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.

Advanced Cancer

Cancer Council Telephone Support Group – Advanced Cancer
A telephone support group for people whose cancer has moved from its original site (metastatic cancer). 
Phone: Cancer Council 13 11 20 or 1300 755 632
Email: tsg@nswcc.org.au

Cancer Council Telephone Support Group – Metastatic Breast Cancer
A telephone support group for people whose breast cancer has moved from its original site (metastatic breast cancer).
Phone: Cancer Council 13 11 20 or 1300 755 632
Email: tsg@nswcc.org.au

Cancer Council Telephone Support Group – Metastatic Melanoma
A telephone support group for people living with stage 3 or 4 Melanoma – on treatment or a trial.
Phone: Cancer Council 13 11 20 or 1300 755 632
Email: tsg@nswcc.org.au

Asbestos

Asbestos Diseases Society of South Australia
Located at 7 Carlisle Street, Camden Park. Contact for details of support services.
Visit: Asbestos Diseases Society of SA | ADSSA
Phone: (08) 8241 7297 or Free call 1800 157 540
Email: admin@adssa.org.au
Contact: Penny Jacomos (Social Worker) 0412 701 630 or email pjacomos@hotmail.com

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

Whyalla Asbestos Victims Support Group (Whyalla)
Members provide support, information and advice on asbestos related and other lung diseases. 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 4.00pm at Shop 5, 87 Essington Lewis Avenue Whyalla.
Contact: Marlene Arthur (08) 8645 0555 or 0416 482 673
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/.

Bowel

Bowel Cancer Australia
The Movement – Wellness Beyond Diagnosis is a closed Facebook Group built through online connections with others and is facilitated by Bowel Care Nurses and importantly people with lived experience.
Contact via Facebook: The Movement – Wellness Beyond Diagnosis

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

Cancer Council Telephone Support Group
A telephone support group for people diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour.
Phone: Cancer Council 13 11 20 or 1300 755 632
Email: tsg@nswcc.org.au

Breast

Adelaide Breast Cancer Friendship Group (Adelaide metropolitan area)
A friendship/social group for women who have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, either early or secondary. They offer an online chat group run via Facebook and they also hold social functions across metropolitan Adelaide. People wanting to join are asked to contact for further details.
Contact: Dianne Radloff 0402 233 329 or email dianneradloff@gmail.com
Contact: Joanne 0413 587 499 or email jowilson99@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)
This group meets monthly for coffee and a chat. Call or email for details.
Contact: Jackie 0438 419 305
Email: jackieotworowski@gmail.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 from 2:15 pm at Konditorei Coffee Shop, Stirling
Contact: Yvonne Barrett 0409 637 938

Cancer Council Telephone Support Group
A telephone support group for people whose breast cancer has moved from its original site (metastatic breast cancer).
Phone: Cancer Council 13 11 20 or 1300 755 632
Email: tsg@nswcc.org.au

Friends in Pink (Balaklava)
Support group meets twice a year at different locations and do various activities. Their aim is to support women, and newly diagnosed women, by providing support through their social interactions. Please contact for details of meetings.
Contact: Diane Gregor 0439 886 312 or email diane.gregor104@schools.sa.edu.au
Contact: Joy Ryan 0408 621 108

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

SA Dragons Abreast (West Lakes)
A group of breast cancer survivors of various ages with a great variety of backgrounds, athletic abilities and interests. All breast cancer survivors welcome (male and female 16 years and over).
Contact: Judi Sweatman 0418 818 541
Email: admin@sadragonsabreast.com.au

SYP Breast Cancer Support Group (Minlaton)
Meets at 1:30 pm in the community room at Minlaton Community Health on the first Wednesday of even months (Feb, April etc). The group occasionally has a guest speaker but mostly has a coffee and a chat.
Contact: Ashlynne Pointon 0427 538 040 or email ashlynne.pointon70@gmail.com

The Booby Bunch (Mount Gambier)
Meets every three weeks at 11:00 am on Saturdays at Little Saigon, Sturt Street, Mount Gambier.
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 Cancer Council SA, Eastwood.
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

Cancer Council Telephone Support Group
A telephone support group for people living with Stage 3 or 4 melanoma – on treatment or a trial.
Phone: Cancer Council 13 11 20 or 1300 755 632
Email: tsg@nswcc.org.au

Melanoma Patients Australia – National Melanoma Meet-Up & Education Program
Virtual support group open to all patients, carers and family members affected by melanoma. Join them for monthly virtual support group sessions and bi-monthly expert-led education followed by peer discussions. This support group opportunity supports:

• Increased Access – Join from the comfort of your home
• Inclusivity – Welcoming participants from anywhere across the country
• Breaking Barriers – Fully virtual format for easy access.

To express interest: fill out their form here.
Phone: 1300 884 450

Melanoma Patients Australia – Regional & Remote Support Group
A new Virtual Peer Support Group dedicated to Australian’s affected by Melanoma living in regional, rural and remote settings, and MPA look forward to welcoming many more from within the community to join.

This peer support group is run monthly for 1 hour via zoom.

To express interest: fill out their form here.
Phone: 1300 884 450

Myeloma

Cancer Council Telephone Support Group
A telephone support group for people living with multiple myeloma.
Phone: Cancer Council 13 11 20 or 1300 755 632
Email: tsg@nswcc.org.au

Myeloma Australia
Myeloma Australia is the only myeloma specific not-for-profit 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 Australia – Fullarton
Meets on Wednesdays of alternate months at Fullarton Park Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton.
Contact: Jo Gardiner 0447 331 165 email jo.gardiner@myeloma.org.au

Myeloma Australia – Mitcham
Meets on Wednesdays of every 3rd month at Sturt and Bulls Baseball Clubrooms, Cnr Old Belair Road & High Street, Mitcham.
Contact: Jo Gardiner 0447 331 165 email jo.gardiner@myeloma.org.au

Myeloma Australia – Marion
Meets on Thursdays of alternate months from 10.30 am to 12.00 pm at Club Marion, 262 Sturt Road, Marion.
Contact: Jo Gardiner 0447 331 165 email jo.gardiner@myeloma.org.au

Myeloma Australia – Northern Adelaide (Para Hills)
Meets on Wednesdays of alternate months from 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm at Para Hills Community Hub, 22 Wilkinson Road, Para Hills.
Contact: Alicia Hopper 0426 716 165 email alicia.hopper@myeloma.org.au

Myeloma Australia – Fleurieu (South coast)
Meets on Wednesdays of alternate months from 10.30am – 12.30 pm at Goolwa Church of Christ, Cnr Porter & Wildman Streets, Goolwa.
Contact: Jo Gardiner 0447 331 165 email jo.gardiner@myeloma.org.au

Myeloma Australia – Mid North
Meets on Thursdays of every 3rd month, except for November which is on the 1st Saturday. Meet from 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm at Light Regional Council Chambers, 93 Main Street, Kapunda.
Contact: Dave Lomman 0409 698 903
Contact: Alicia Hopper 0426 716 165 email alicia.hopper@myeloma.org.au

Myeloma Australia – South East
Meets on Fridays of every 3rd month from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at Katnook Estate (The Stable), Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra (6km north of Penola).
Contact: Carol Koch on 08 8765 9014 or 0427 659 014 or email clk@live.com.au
Contact: Alicia Hopper 0426 716 165 email alicia.hopper@myeloma.org.au

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. Meetings are held at Cancer Council SA, 202 Greenhill Road, Eastwood.
Visit: NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia
Contact: Neuroendocrine Australia 1300 287 363
Contact: Jess Mercurio 0431 427 988

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)

Cancer Council Telephone Support Group
A telephone support group for people with a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Phone: Cancer Council 13 11 20 or 1300 755 632
Email: tsg@nswcc.org.au

Face-to-Face Patient Support Group Meeting
A face-to-face support group to connect with others. Meeting dates can be found on the Pancare Foundation website. The group meets at the Clarence Park Community Centre, The Clarence Room, 72-74 East Avenue, Black Forest SA 5035. Held on the last Friday of the month from 11:30am – 1:30pm.
Phone: 1300 881 698
RSVP to attend: support@pancare.org.au

Online Support Groups for both Patients and Carers
Visit: The Pancare Foundation for more information.

Prostate

Adelaide Hills Prostate Cancer Support Group (Mt Barker)
Meetings are held at 10:00 am at the Great Eastern Hotel, 71 North Terrace, Littlehampton on the 3rd Friday of the month (excluding January & December).
Contact: Sue Tulloch (08) 8393 1833 or email Sue.Tulloch@sa.gov.au

Adelaide-Mitcham Prostate Cancer Support Group (Colonel Light Gardens)
Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (February -October), 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm, at RSL Club, 4 Prince George Parade Colonel Light Gardens. See their website for more information.
Visit: adelaide-mitchampcsg.org

Adelaide’s Younger Prostate Cancer Support Group (Adelaide)
Group provides a safe space to chat, listen and share experiences, hope, wisdom and worries. For more information visit the group’s Facebook page or email.
Visit: linktr.ee/palsadelaide
Email: tooyoungforpc@gmail.com

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

Broken Hill Prostate Cancer Support Group
Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm at Uniting Far West, 265 Oxide Street, Broken Hill. The group has been set up to provide support to men diagnosed with prostate cancer, to share common experiences and raise awareness of prostate cancer in a safe and confidential environment. Partners and family members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please contact before attending a meeting for the first time.
Contact: Ruben Hillier (Group Leader) 0428 770 340 or email ruben.hillier@health.nsw.gov.au

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

Limestone Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Mt Gambier)
Meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 pm in a private meeting room of the Mount Gambier RSL, 16 Sturt Street, 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: Tony Duddy 0438 697 743 or email tonyduddy@iinet.net.au

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: Ron Lehmann 08 8532 3277 or email bronron@aapt.net.au

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)
Meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of the month (except January) at St Luke’s Church, Cnr Honeypot Road & Goldsmith Drive, Noarlunga Downs from 6:30 pm –9:00 pm. The vision of this peer support group is to bring together men who have prostate cancer plus their wives/partners/families to give support based on their own experiences.
Contact: Jim Kelly (Chair) 0404 458 315
Email: info@pcsog.org

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

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

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

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: Robert Kidd (Group Leader) 0438 532 404 or email kiddery@internode.on.net

Sarcoma

Sock it to Sarcoma provides peer support for people with Sarcoma, their carers, friends or family members.
They also have a closed Patient Support Facebook Group and an online web-site private forum for more general conversations.
Email: admin@sockittosarcoma.org.au
Phone: (08) 9427 1744 or 0414 866 435

 

 

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.

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

Lymphoedema Support Group SA Inc (LSGSA)

This support group aims to support those with lymphoedema, provide educational sessions and increase general awareness. Services include health information, public education and awareness as well as support groups. Contact for group details.
Visit: Lymphoedema Association Australia
Contact: Deb Hart 0411 666 250 or email: secretary.lsgsa@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 Cancer Support Group 

Meets every Friday during school terms at the Jubilee Community Centre, 7 Jubilee Way, Wynn Vale 5127. The group is open to all, including carers and family members.
Contact: Sarah McLeod (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 first Monday of the month at The Cancer Care Centre 195 Glen Osmond Road Frewville from 6:30 pm – 8.00 pm. Cost = Members $5.00 and Non-Members $10.00.
Contact: Lee Hutton on (08) 8272 2411
Email: admin@cancercarecentre.org.au

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 – Cancer Council Telephone Support Group
For people who’s loved one has died from a cancer-related illness. This is a ‘closed’ six-session format.
Phone: Cancer Council 13 11 20 or 1300 755 632
Email: tsg@nswcc.org.au

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

Carers Face-to-Face Support group

For people who are providing care for a family member, friend or loved one with a cancer diagnosis.
The group will meet on the 4th Thursday of each month from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Cancer Council SA, 202 Greenhill Road, Eastwood.
Contact: Skylight on (08) 8378 4100
Email: skylight@skylight.org.au

 

Carer – Cancer Council Telephone Support Group

For people who are providing care for a family member, friend or loved one with a cancer diagnosis.
Contact: Cancer Council 13 11 20 or 1300 755 632
Email: tsg@nswcc.org.au

Partners and Carers Myeloma Information & Support Group – Zoom meeting only

For more information:
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

Berri

Riverland Women’s Cancer Support Group (Berri)
Meets on the second Thursday of the month at 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm, Berri Town Hall, 17 Wilson 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

West Coast Survivors and Supports
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: Sharon Clarke 0407 971 343 or email clark5859@hotmail.com

Kingston SE

Kingston Cancer Support Club 
Meet on a Tuesday or as arranged. Contact for details.
Contact: Valary Elliott (08) 8767 0238 email: valary.elliott@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 – Various support groups 
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
Phone: (03) 5025 8866
Email: admin@scr.org.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.
Provides support to people affected by cancer, through providing practical and emotional support. Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month (3rd Monday on months with public Holidays) at 1.30 pm at the Naval Association Clubrooms, Birdwood Avenue, Mt Gambier.
Contact: Chairperson/Client Coordinator Lorraine Musgrove 0456 733 781 email mgcsgi@outlook.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

Upper South East Womens Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month usually at the Naracoorte Library, 165 Smith Street, Naracoorte. The venue can change so please contact for details.
Contact: Ann Aldersey 0428 854 825 or email ann@aldersey.com.au
Contact: Jenny Hinze email hinzej1@bigpond.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

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

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