Can Assist (formerly known as the Cancer Patients Assistance Society of NSW – CPAS) helps cancer patients, predominately from rural NSW, by providing accommodation, comfort, financial assistance and emotional support for patients and their carers.

Our facilities and branches include:

• Jean Colvin Hospital in the Sydney suburb of Darling Point, a 37 bed private hospital which specialises in providing accommodation and support for cancer patients undergoing cancer treatment in Sydney
• Ecclesbourne, a 27 bed hostel close to Jean Colvin Hospital, which provides accommodation and associated support for patients, carers and friends.
• Lilier Lodge, a new 20 double unit facility in Wagga Wagga for cancer patients (and their carers) undergoing cancer treatment.
• Branches
  There are 37 volunteer branches of the Society throughout rural NSW that fund raise to support cancer patients in their local community.
• Financial Assistance
  Direct financial assistance to support families facing difficulties because of cancer.