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CEO, Cancer Wellness Support – a not for profit organisation that provides a wide range of subsidised complementary health therapies and support for people living with cancer and their families through the generosity of our community. With 30 years in senior leadership roles within the wealth management industry, coupled with wellness practitioner qualifications and a passion for the wellness industry, it is a honour to bring this experience to our purpose of supporting those though challenging times in an affordable and accessible way.

Recent News

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

Baubles, Bubbles and a Beautiful Cause

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

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

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

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

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

Education Insights and Resources

Patient Perspectives Of Integrative Oncology In Australia

Living with cancer can be a complex journey, filled with stories of resilience, hope, and embracing a new “normal” and

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Long-standing charity reveals new brand and raffle initiative – Western Weekender, April 4, 2024

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, they and their families are faced with significant associated costs – that are continuing

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Cancer Wellness Support triumphs in business awards – Blue Mountains Gazette, December 15, 2023

The 2023 Altitude Awards, which drew nominations and applications from across Australia, have culminated in a glamorous gala ball where