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Impact and Achievements

Celebrating our industry awards, recognitions and accreditations

2025 Winner - Lindsay Award for Community Service

This award recognises those who selflessly give their time and energy to make Lindsay a better place - individuals and organisations whose voluntary efforts have made a meaningful difference in our community.

We are humbled to represent our CWS community, to keep cancer care affordable and local, and to help ensure no one has to face cancer alone.

2025 WSABE Winner - Outstanding Community Organisation

The Outstanding Community Organisation Award recognises an organisation that works to improve the social, cultural, or environmental wellbeing of the community.

This award belongs to every single person who makes our community what it is - our incredible volunteers, staff, clients, local businesses, and supporters who give their time, heart, and energy to help us provide affordable cancer support.

2025 Business NSW Finalist - Outstanding Community Organisation

The Outstanding Community Organisation Award recognises an organisation that works to improve the social, cultural, or environmental wellbeing of the community.

On the night, there was a special acknowledgement of the amazing efforts of community organisations across NSW. While we didn't take home the win, we were humbled to be a State Finalist and inspired by the impact created across our state.

2025 WWA Awards Winner - Outstanding Community Contribution

We’re proud to share that Cancer Wellness Support received a Brave Award from Women with Altitude for Outstanding Community Contribution.

This recognition reflects the heart of our work across the Blue Mountains, Penrith and Hawkesbury - powered by our volunteers, therapists, staff, donors and partners.

Charity Reuse Australia - Awarded 2023, 2024, 2025

Within our op shops, a genuine circular economy thrives, as acknowledged via our accreditation through Charitable Reuse Australia under their Clothing Reuse Export Accreditation Scheme.

We are proud to join industry giants like Red Cross, Lifeline and many other larger and well-established organisations who reuse and recycle in circularity.

WWA 2024 Winner - Charity Champion Award

The Charity Champion Award acknowledges charitable organisations who have made remarkable contributions to society.

This award honours the dedication, impactful initiatives, and exceptional efforts in philanthropy and charitable work.

WWA 2023 Winner - Business Excellence Award

Acknowledging our remarkable growth and transformation over 2022-2023, we were thrilled to be awarded the Business Excellence Award in 2023.

We were recognised for our outstanding contributions across all aspects of our purpose-driven business and praised for our impactful work supporting people living with cancer and their families.

WSABE 2022 Winner - Excellence in Social Enterprise

We are guided by our social purpose of helping people living with cancer and their families by removing the financial barriers and accessibility constraints of complementary therapies so they can receive the support that they need.

WWA 2023 Finalist

Pioneering Achievement Award for our Client Services Manager, Vivienne Maitland

WWA 2023 Finalist

Emerging Leader Award for our Operations Manager, Louise Palmer

WWA 2023 Nominee

Purpose Driven Award for our Retail Manager, Gail Searle

WSABE 2021 Finalist

Excellence in Marketing

WSABE 2021 Finalist

Excellence in Social Enterprise

WSABE 2021 Finalist

Excellence in Innovation

“I feel satisfaction in our people, our purpose and the progress we have made as a team, knowing with every step we are making a difference”
Kerry Denten
Member / Staff
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“Like many in our local community, our family has felt the impact of cancer firsthand. We are deeply moved by the comprehensive care and support Cancer Wellness Support offers, and it motivated us to take meaningful action.”
Matthew Gale
Collaborative partner
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“When you’re caring for someone, you often avoid the deeper emotional conversations because you’re trying to protect each other. This group allows everyone to express themselves openly, with the group there to help.”
John Bragg
Member / Carer
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“The group offered positivity, laughter and shared experiences -helping us to feel supported and empowered.”
Lee and Rob Pitman
Members / Client and Carer
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“I love how my clients receive ongoing and regular treatments – understanding that cancer is often a long and emotional journey, with no set end point.”
Kim Nelson
Member / Therapist
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“Living in the Blue Mountains, travelling to Sydney for weekly appointments is daunting. Cancer Wellness Support bridges this gap, making vital services accessible to the community”.
Alexia Lennon
Member / Client
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