Can Assist Armidale

07/06/2026

Our movie night is just around the corner! Come join us on the Saturday, 20th June 2026 at the Armidale Playhouse for a movie night with raffle prizes valued at $1,500. All proceeds going to support cancer patients in Armidale to access lifesaving treatment. Click on the image below to take you straight to the booking site. We cannot wait to see you on the night. PS Your ticket includes two raffle tickets. Winner winner ......

Join us for a wonderful night of entertainment and community spirit! We are raising funds to support local cancer patients through Can Assist...

02/06/2026

❤️💛🖤 We are proud to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and families facing cancer within our local community.

This National Reconciliation Week, we reflect on this year’s theme, All In — a reminder that reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility, and meaningful change happens when we all show up, listen, learn and walk together.

We acknowledge the strength, resilience and knowledge of First Nations peoples, and remain committed to supporting communities with compassion, connection and cancer care close to home.

01/06/2026

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Bowel cancer is one of Australia's most common cancers, yet many people are unaware of the signs and symptoms until it's too late.

This month is a reminder to listen to your body, prioritise screening, and seek medical advice if something doesn't feel right.

Early detection can save lives.
Awareness can save lives.
Conversations can save lives.

Because cancer doesn't wait - and neither should we 💛

01/06/2026

One routine scan. One appointment she attended alone. Four words that changed everything.

At just 28 years old, Kate discovered a lump and believed it was likely hormonal. Instead, she was diagnosed with grade 3 hormone-receptive breast cancer.

What followed was surgery, fertility preservation, chemotherapy, radiation, uncertainty, and the reality that many regional Australians face every day when navigating cancer treatment.

For Kate, treatment wasn't simply about appointments and recovery. It meant long drives, travel costs, time away from home, and the additional challenges that come with living in regional NSW.

Today, Kate is cancer-free.

Her story is a powerful reminder that cancer can affect anyone, at any age, and that access to support can make an enormous difference during treatment.

Thank you to for sharing Kate's story and helping shine a light on the realities faced by regional Australians living with cancer.

Please take a moment to read, share and help raise awareness.
Every share helps another person understand why support services for regional cancer patients matter.

Article: https://www.mamamia.com.au/kate-atwood-breast-cancer-regional/
Help Support Country Cancer Patients: https://can-assist.grassrootz.com/country-cancer-patients-2026-appeal

30/05/2026

Come visit us at Markets On The Mall on Sunday, 31st May to get your tickets to the ‘Being Patient’ Book Launch at NERAM Thursday, 18th June and your tickets to our Movie Night showcasing Ladies in Black at the Playhouse on the 20th June. Plenty of raffle tickets available to win great prizes at the movie night.

All proceeds going to supporting cancer patients in Armidale to fund their out-of-pocket expenses during treatment. Your support matters!

27/05/2026

Volunteering with Can Assist means showing up for people in your own community when they need it most. It’s helping ensure no one has to face cancer alone or delay treatment because of financial pressure 💛

Across more than 60 branches in country NSW, our volunteers make real, local impact every single day.

If you’ve been thinking about giving back, this is your sign.
Join us, give what time you can, and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

26/05/2026

Movie Night at Armidale Playhouse- Saturday, 20 June - Ladies in Black.

Grab a few friends for a good night out. Drinks at the bar. Raffle tickets included in your tickets - excellent prizes! Get a premium ticket for $35 and you have your own little charcuterie cup to munch on.

Secure your tickets today and contribute to lifesaving treatment for our Armidale cancer patients.
Link below.

https://www.trybooking.com/DMASQ

26/05/2026

Book Launch at NERAM : Thursday, 18 June 2026: 5:30 pm to 7 pm - Join Being Patient authors Louise and Na’ama with Dr Michael Barbato to open the ‘black box’ of Cancer World and fund raise for Armidale Can Assist.

Tickets: $20 - link below or just tap on the image.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/book-conversation-being-patient-close-encounters-in-cancer-world-tickets-1989875645622?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join Being Patient authors Louise and Na'ama with Dr Michael Barbato to open the 'black box' of Cancer World and fundraise for Can Assist

23/05/2026

First Can Assist conference in 71 years! What a moment in time for our leadership team, Nici as CEO, our Board, the head office team, but mostly our volunteers, to pivot and embrace the power of technology and AI, to step up our advocacy and continue to provide financial assistance to more of the 15,000 individuals diagnosed with cancer in NSW every year.

You are our reason for being!

Head Office Team, we salute you for ‘dragging’ us into this new era of Can Assist 😁! We are so excited and ready to learn, skipping with a taddaah into this new world.

Nici, thank you so much for the wonderful gift of not only getting to see the musical Anastasia but also meeting the humble and extremely talented cast afterward.
Meeting them had its own lessons to take into our new journey: four weeks from starting to learn their parts and they are ready to go! 😳

20/05/2026

Happy 2026 Book Fair Rotary Central Armidale! Still looking for more books to read during winter …Go Saturday - $5 a bag of books! Thanks so much Rotary Central Club for supporting Armidale Can Assist. We will be back next year with a bigger troop to help. We cannot help cancer patients in Armidale without generous donations such as yours.