Cancer wellness support

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Founded in 2005 by Robyn Yates OAM, we are a community-driven, not-for-profit organisation serving the Blue Mountains and Nepean-Hawkesbury regions. We provide a wide range of subsidised complementary health therapies and support for people living with cancer and their families.

Recent News

February 28, 2026

Capacity, Care, Connection: Our Three Strategic Priorities

At Cancer Wellness Support, everything we do is grounded in the belief that no one should face cancer

February 20, 2026

Commonwealth Bank’s Values-Aligned Investment in Care, Community and Connection

Cancer Wellness Support is entirely community-powered, so every dollar raised contributes directly to sustaining our affordable and person-centred

December 20, 2025

A Community Win: 1st Place for Trees of Hope

We’re honoured to share some wonderful news: Cancer Wellness Support has taken out FIRST PLACE in Trees of

November 23, 2025

Stronger Together: Our 2025 Lindsay Award for Community Service

We are deeply honoured to share that Cancer Wellness Support has received the 2025 Lindsay Award for Community

November 20, 2025

Trees of Hope: Celebrating 20 Years with Penrith Panthers

For the second year in a row, Cancer Wellness Support is honoured to take part in Trees of

November 9, 2025

Baubles, Bubbles and a Beautiful Cause

On Thursday 6 November, our Penrith Op Shop transformed into a festive wonderland for our exclusive VIP Christmas

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CWS Team Christmas Celebration In The Garden

After days of scorching heat in the high 30s and 40s, our Annual Christmas Party on Sunday 7 December arrived

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Stronger Together: Our 2025 Lindsay Award for Community Service

We are deeply honoured to share that Cancer Wellness Support has received the 2025 Lindsay Award for Community Service. While

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Trees of Hope: Celebrating 20 Years with Penrith Panthers

For the second year in a row, Cancer Wellness Support is honoured to take part in Trees of Hope with

News, Op Shopping and our Circular Economy

Baubles, Bubbles and a Beautiful Cause

On Thursday 6 November, our Penrith Op Shop transformed into a festive wonderland for our exclusive VIP Christmas event Baubles

News, Op Shopping and our Circular Economy

Project Revitalise: Giving New Life to our Op Shops

What started as a major store refurbishment at David Jones Chatswood Chase became something far more meaningful for Cancer Wellness

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Leading the Way in Local Lymphoedema Care with Tour de Cure

At Cancer Wellness Support, one of our key strategic projects is to become the lead local agency for lymphoedema management.

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Purcell Property’s ‘Run the Open Home’ Raises $14k for CWS

From the first stride outside Cancer Wellness Support’s Katoomba Op Shop at 9:30am to the finish line at Purcell Property’s

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CWS Named Outstanding Community Organisation at the 2025 WSABE Awards

We’re incredibly proud to share that Cancer Wellness Support has been named the Outstanding Community Organisation at the 2025 Western

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It Takes a Village: Our Community Cares and Cancer Wellness Support

When Cancer Wellness Support opened the Penrith Op Shop, it became the beginning of an unexpected and deeply personal journey

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John Eva: 2025 Blue Mountains Volunteer of the Year

When you speak with John Eva, one thing becomes clear — volunteering isn’t just about giving time; it’s about giving