Can Assist Temora

Can Assist Temora We are the Temora branch of the Cancer Assistance Network. We raise funds and provide support for cancer victims who live in the Temora Shire.

Can Assist Temora Branch are a dedicated bunch of volunteers who donate their time and skills for fund-raising to provide financial and other practical assistance to cancer sufferers who live in Temora Shire or who use medical facilities within Temora Shire. The phone number to call is 0429 774966

One routine scan. One appointment she attended alone. Four words that changed everything.At just 28 years old, Kate disc...
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

Volunteering with Can Assist means showing up for people in your own community when they need it most. It’s helping ensu...
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.

📣National Volunteer Week (18–24 May)Thank you to every one of our wonderful Can Assist volunteers. This week, we recogni...
19/05/2026

📣National Volunteer Week (18–24 May)

Thank you to every one of our wonderful Can Assist volunteers. This week, we recognise and celebrate the time, care and heart you give to supporting locals affected by cancer across country NSW. 💛

Volunteering Australia's 2026 theme, Your Year to Volunteer, celebrates the contribution of volunteers and encourages people to dedicate time to meaningful volunteer work. Across NSW, we see our volunteers making an impact every day — building strong communities, fundraising locally, and helping country people access the treatment and care they need through support with travel, accommodation and everyday medical expenses.


🫂 For more than 71 years, our volunteers have remained at the heart of Can Assist. Still needed. Still here. And still m...
13/05/2026

🫂 For more than 71 years, our volunteers have remained at the heart of Can Assist. Still needed. Still here. And still making a difference.

From fundraising and local events to phone calls and practical support, they help make sure locals in their community facing cancer feel supported when they need it most.

If you’d like to give back, meet wonderful people, and support your local community, we’d love to welcome you.

👉Learn more: https://canassist.org.au/get-involved/membership-volunteering/

💐A cancer diagnosis doesn't just affect someone's health. For women in country communities, it can quietly take options ...
06/05/2026

💐A cancer diagnosis doesn't just affect someone's health. For women in country communities, it can quietly take options away — including the chance to become a mother, to be there for their children, or simply to access the care they deserve. No woman should face those choices alone because of where she lives or the cost of care. That is why Can Assist exists.

This Mother's Day, we're holding space for all of them.

This photograph captures three generations of women, Helen, Leanne, and Ivy, holding close the memory of Ellie. A daughter, a sister, a mother. Ellie passed away at just 27 after bravely facing a rare cancer.

Whether this Mother's Day is one of celebration, reflection, or quiet remembrance, we're thinking of you and holding you close. 💛



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24/04/2026

🎥 This story was produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

“No one should have to choose between getting treatment and paying their bills.”

This powerful piece highlights the very real impact cancer has — not just physically, but financially and emotionally.
That’s where we step in 💛

With your help, we can ensure country cancer patients get the support they need, when they need it most.
Every donation makes a difference.

Every donation eases the burden. Every dollar makes a difference.

👉 Donate today and help someone focus on what truly matters — getting better.
https://can-assist.grassrootz.com/2026-fuel-for-country-nsw-cancer-treatment-appeal

Visit out website canassist.org.au and share this story with your friends and family.

or Visit the link in our bio to contribute and make a meaningful difference today.

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Did you know? Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible — making it easier to support those who need it most while givi...
22/04/2026

Did you know? Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible — making it easier to support those who need it most while giving back.

Over $10 million has been raised to help ease the financial burden for country NSW families facing cancer.

From fuel and accommodation to everyday essentials, this support allows patients to focus on what truly matters — their treatment and their loved ones.

Every contribution helps ensure country NSW cancer patients can access treatment 💛

13/04/2026

Join us on Monday, 13th April at The Bundawarrah Centre - 7pm.
Discover how you can contribute and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Everyone welcome.

08/04/2026

Rural Australia gives so much — feeding communities, supporting families, and keeping the heart of our country strong. But when cancer impacts someone in these communities, distance, travel, and essential costs can quickly become overwhelming.

For many country Australians, accessing treatment means long drives, overnight stays, time away from work, and added financial pressure during an already difficult time. That’s where Can Assist steps in — helping ease the burden so patients can focus on what matters most.

If you’d like to help support country Australians facing cancer, please consider making a donation. Visit the link in our bio to contribute and make a meaningful difference today.

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PO Box 118
Temora, NSW
2666

Telephone

0429774966

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