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“Rural and regional cancer
patients can face out of pocket
expenses up to five times
higher than city patients.”

Welcome

Can Assist provides assistance and care to cancer patients and their families through our network of branches and accommodation facilities. Each year more than $1.8 million goes directly to supporting people with cancer in rural NSW.

Can Assist was established by Mrs Mona Ham, a trained nurse who recognised the lack of support services specifically designed to assist rural patients and their families. Mona worked tirelessly and in 1961 the Jean Colvin Hospital opened. Today it is known as the Jean Colvin Cancer Centre.

 

Our Vision

Every country community, family and individual has equitable access to cancer care and support services.

Our Services

Can Assist provides practical support for country families struggling with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis and distance.

Financial Assistance
Accommodation
Home based support

How You Can Assist

With less than 8% in government funding we rely on our supporters, corporate partners and volunteers to help us address the appalling inequity between city & country cancer care.

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Volunteer
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