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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
Volunteer 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 and Wellbeing Program
12 Week Self-Help program by The Gawler Foundation
Starts Friday 11th September Bookings essential
Developed and written by Ian Gawler, this acclaimed cancer self-help program for healing is to be held in the Blue Mountains. Robyn Yates & Claire McHalick are endorsed by The Gawler Foundation Inc. to present this Program.
Starts Friday 11th September, 2009 10am to 1pm for 12 weeks. To be held in Katoomba. Watch for forthcoming notices in BM Gazette, Penrith Press and this website for further details. For enquiries or 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 2010
New support group timetable to enable people to attend groups on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Groups are now held three Thursdays a month, and one Saturday, 10am-12md. Our counsellors are Helena and Shahida.
All groups held at BMCH Centre, corner of Lurline and Gang Gang Streets, Katoomba - Entrance on Lurline Street. For enquiries, please phone 02 4782 4866. Office Hours: 10am - 1pm, Mon to Fri.
**Gold Coin Donation for all groups**
Treasure Chests
NEW FORMAT Breast Cancer Support Group.
Come along and meet counsellor Helena Hinden. Helena has many years experience with cancer groups including participating in regular programs at Quest for Life Centre, Bundanoon.
THURSDAY 4th March 2010, 10am - 12md
The 1st Thursday of each month.
All clients and carers at any stage of their cancer experience
For people with any type of cancer
THURSDAY 11th February, 2010, 10am - 12md
SATURDAY 20th February, 2010, 10am - 12md
THURSDAY 25th February, 2010, 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.
Music Therapy
Every month, Saturday afternoons 1:30 - 3:30pm.
Next session is Saturday, 27th February 2010. 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 for all groups**
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