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We provide financial assistance, practical support and accommodation to country people in NSW affected by any type of cancer.

14/10/2026

🔦 Can Assist’s mission is to shine a light on people affected by cancer across country NSW. But this National Carers Week, we’re shining a light on the people who care for and support them too.

The 2026 theme, “Care for a carer: Making carers visible,” recognises the invaluable contribution of unpaid carers and encourages us to recognise, support and care for the carers in our families, workplaces and communities.

More than 3 million Australians provide unpaid care to a family member or friend.

At Can Assist, care can take many forms. It might be a volunteer supporting someone in their local community, a family member by their side through treatment, a friend checking in, or a neighbour offering a helping hand. 🫶

Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that mean the most: driving someone to an appointment, making a meal, answering the phone or simply being there to listen.

To every carer supporting someone affected by cancer, we see you, we appreciate you and we say thank you. 💚

11/10/2026

Reminder:
Our October branch meeting is tomorrow night, Monday 12 Oct, 6pm at the Club.

07/10/2026

When cancer changes everything, having someone nearby who can say “yes, we can help” can make a real difference. 💚

As your local Can Assist branch, we’re here for people in our community when cancer makes life harder. Help with the costs that come with treatment can take some of the pressure off, so people can focus on what matters most.

Help us keep saying yes to locals affected by cancer. Your donation helps us be there for the next person who needs us.

👉 Donate today: https://canassist.org.au/ways-to-give/donate/

30/09/2026

⛽ 🛣️ A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. For people in our community, the challenges can extend beyond treatment itself.

Travel, accommodation, time away from work and everyday expenses can all add up, creating extra practical and financial pressure at an already difficult time.

That’s where Can Assist comes in. 💚

Through our local branch, we help people affected by cancer with practical and financial support, helping ease some of the extra challenges that can come with getting the care they need.

Help us continue to be there for our community.

Share this post to help spread the word about Can Assist and the support available locally.

12/09/2026

Our next branch meeting is this Monday, 14 September. 6pm at the Gundagai Services Club. See you there!

09/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ There’s still time to support us in Can Do The Distance! 💚

The challenge concluded on 31 August, but donations close tomorrow at 11:59pm, so there’s still time to show your support.

Our fundraisers across NSW clocked up more than 3,000km together throughout the month — going the distance for country cancer patients. 🛣️

On behalf of our branch, a huge thank you to every fundraiser, donor and member of our community who helped us do the distance this August. 🫶

👉 Head to www.candothedistance.org.au, select our branch and make a donation.

Save the date for 2027! 🎉Registrations open in July.

📸: emcallaghanphotography

09/09/2026

You might be seeing Include a Charity Week popping up this week. But what does it actually mean? 🤔💚

Include a Charity Week is a national Australian campaign encouraging people to think about the causes they care about and consider leaving a gift to charity in their Will.

But what does leaving a gift in your Will actually involve? What can you leave? Does it have to be a large amount? And what about your loved ones?

Swipe through to learn more about gifts in Wills and how you can leave a lasting legacy for people affected by cancer in country NSW.

👉 Want to include our branch in your Will?

Visit: www.canassist.org.au/ways-to-give/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/

26/08/2026

🔎 What do cancer specialists do every day to look after their own health?

We came across some interesting insights from three cancer specialists and thought they were worth sharing. While there’s no guaranteed way to prevent cancer, understanding the factors that can influence cancer risk can help us make informed choices about our health.

And if you or someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, Can Assist is here to help with practical and financial support to make accessing cancer care a little easier.

This post is for general information only and is not medical advice from Can Assist. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, lifestyle or healthcare.

📰 Source: Zoe Hardy, Health Reporter, Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.com/health/article-15985381/oncologists-daily-reduce-chance-cancer.html

19/08/2026

Every Can Assist branch has a story.

Meet Leanne. 👋 Leanne is the face of this year’s Can Do the Distance campaign. And just like so many of us, she’s doing the distance for someone she loves: her sister, Ellie.

Ellie was supported by Can Assist Harden and Young throughout her cancer journey, helping her and her family navigate the 5,000km they travelled for treatment. When Ellie’s cancer returned aggressively, she sadly passed away at just 27 years old.

👟This August, Leanne is walking 270km in Ellie’s memory, taking on 10km for every year of her sister’s life. Ellie was passionate about spreading the word about Can Assist so more country families could find the support they need, and find it earlier. Leanne is carrying that message forward with every kilometre.

Maybe you could be the face of next year’s Can Do the Distance campaign? Or perhaps you know someone whose story deserves to be shared?

There’s still time for our local community to get behind our branch and help raise funds to support people affected by cancer right here in our community. ❤️ Give back locally and donate to our branch today: www.candothedistance.org.au

13/08/2026

Appreciation Post 💚

A heartfelt thank you to Anne Tickner for her many years of dedicated service as Treasurer of the Gundagai Can Assist branch.

As we’ve recently shared, Anne has stepped down from her longstanding role. Throughout her time as Treasurer, she has generously given countless hours, energy and care to supporting local patients and their families.

Anne’s tireless efforts have helped many people travel to and from treatment appointments, and access essential medications.

On behalf of our local branch and the Gundagai community, thank you Anne, for everything you have done and for the difference you have made to so many. 💚

We are incredibly grateful for your years of service and commitment to Can Assist and our local community.

Whilst Anne is no longer our treasurer, she is still a valued branch member, who will no doubt continue to support us continually.

Pic - Anne with our President, Phil Smith

Address

PO Box 149
Gundagai, NSW
2722

Telephone

61498 083 343

Website

http://www.canassist.org.au/

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