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Welcome to Blue Mountains Cancer Help
We are a locally based organisation established to provide support for local residents who have been diagnosed with cancer. Blue Mountains Cancer Help is funded through our Op-Shop, fund raising, bequests and donations.
Services provided include:
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Art and Music Therapy, Meditiation and Counselling.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Held on a regular basis for clients and their carers, each group is facilitated by a trained counsellor and registered nurse. All members are welcome to attend any of the Support Groups. A gold coin donation is requested.
BUDDY SYSTEM
A special volunteer assigned to a particluar individual or family.
ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORT
For medical appointments as required in conjunction with Great Community Transport.
OP-SHOP
Visit or donate to our Op-Shop at Unit 2/27 Whitton Street, Katoomba.
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Volunter training provided.
Blue Mountains Cancer Help is an incorporated non-profit, charitable organisation with deductible gift recipient status.
ABN 672 027 367 05
Library Dont' forget our wonderful library of books and CDs. 2 weeks free of charge to all members.
Other Support Groups
Cancer Healing & Wellbeing - 12 Week Self Help Program
Ian Gawler's acclaimed Cancer Self-Help program for healing to be held in the Blue Mountains.
Robyn Yates & Claire McHalick are endorsed to present this Program by The Gawler Foundation Inc. Commencing Friday 27th March, 2009 at Springwood NSW. 10am -12:30pm for 12 weeks. See notice in BM Gazette on Wed 11th March 09. For bookings ring BMCH Office 4782 4866 Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm.
A new support group in the Lower Mountains for BMCH members
Find understanding and peace whilst living with cancer. The group, at Glenbrook, will focus on the teachings of A Course in Miracles and will discuss common issues relating to cancer.
CONTACT: Kate 4739 0921
Tools for Life!
Find your inner strength and wisdom. Journey back to your true self. See testimonial on this website.
CONTACT: Jennifer 0420 855 321
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First BMCH volunteer group, 2005
Support Groups Timetable for 2009
Groups held at 66 Waratah Street,Cnr Lurline & Waratah Sts Katoomba. For enquiries, please phone 02 4782 4866 Office Hours: 10am - 1pm, Mon to Fri.
**Gold Coin Donation for all groups**
Treasure Chests
FUN AND FRIENDSHIP Informal Breast Cancer Support Group
THURSDAY 7th May and 4th June 2009, 10am - 12md
The Journey Group
For those clients who have been diagnosed within the last 2 years.
THURSDAY 14th May and 11th June 09, 10am - 12md
Horizons Group
For clients who have been attending groups for one year or more
THURSDAY 21st May and 18th June 09, 10am - 12md
Goals & Gateways
For those who have had a recurrence of their cancer
THURSDAY 28th May and 25th June 09, 10am - 12md
Craft Afternoon
For women who have experienced cancer. Join our informal, creative gathering. Bring your own craft to work on, or, work on a group project.
EVERY SECOND THURSDAY 1pm - 3pm. Contact BMCH Office for dates.
NEW Music Therapy
Every month, Saturday afternoons 1:30 - 3:30pm. Next session Saturday 27th June 2009. Enjoyment and creativity with others whilst reflecting on health or realtionships etc. Please see details in the Complementary Therapies section of this website.
**Gold Coin Donation**
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