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Support GroupsOn this page we feature contacts for community support, information, programmes, and resources for lymphoedema. Lymphoedema Support GroupsLymphoedema Support Network (LSN) - Auckland  The Lymphoedema Support Network is an Auckland-based community support organisation providing information, a newsletter and regular public meetings that offer opportunities for those experiencing lymphoedema to get in touch with each other. Meetings are held at Auckland Cancer Society (2 Boyle Crescent, Grafton - opposite Auckland Hospital) 4th Monday every two months (March, May, July, September and the AGM September). Time 7.30PM, all welcome. Parking available. Contact 021 0272 0792 or email us. Read more on the LSN page on this site. Palmerston North (Manawatu) Lymphoedema Support Group Meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 5.30 at Addis House. For more information please email Jenny Collett. Lymphoedema Education Sessions at Burwood Hospital, Christchurch The monthly sessions are run by the Physiotherapy Department. There is a timetable for sessions but please call on (03) 383 6833 beforehand to register as classes can sometimes be cancelled at short notice. Lymphoedema information sessions in Hamilton Sessions at the Cancer Society are open to anyone living with lymphoedema, as well as their partner or support person. For more information please contact Louise Quertier by calling the Lodge on (07) 834 2351 or emailing Louise on LouiseQuertier@cancersociety.org.nz. Rotorua Support Group Co-ordinator Vanessa Malipaard can be contacted on (07) 348 8211 or 027 350 8843. Healthy Steps: weekly exercise classes in Auckland Follow the link to Michele Urlich's page here for course details. Healthy Steps: weekly exercise classes in 2 Wellington regions Date: weekly on Mondays with Naena Time: 6- 7pm Venue Cancer Society rooms, NEWTOWN Date: weekly on Thursdays during school term time with Kathy Time: 10-11.30am Venue: Danzport studio, UPPER HUTT ‘Healthy Steps’ is a therapeutic exercise and movement class designed to stimulate your lymphatic system and boost your energy. Highly recommended during and following any cancer treatment. Family also welcome. There is a charge of $5 per class. To enroll for the Wellington Region Classes, please contact Naena Chhima by emailing naenac@cancersoc.org.nz or by calling (04) 389 8421. Other community services Auckland Cancer Society Domain Lodge 1 Boyle Crescent Grafton Auckland 09 308 0160 Monthly Public Lymphoedema Education Sessions Wellington Cancer Society 52 Riddiford St Newtown Wellington 04 3898421 Back to top>>> |
