Can Assist Tumut

12/06/2026

🏊WINTER SOLSTICE SWIM & STRETCH – SUNDAY, 21ST JUNE

Take the plunge and join in this awesome community event to raise funds for the Can Assist Tumut Branch.

Enjoy a BBQ, with tea and coffee also available.

There will also be a great raffle, with tickets available for purchase on the day.

For more information, contact Donna Martin on 0438 922 019.

🏊‍♀️🏊 Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-solstice-swim-tumut-river

09/06/2026

Just a little reminder to check in on your people. 💛

Send the text. Make the call. Drop in for a cuppa. Invite them for a walk.

When someone's going through a tough time, it's often the little things that mean the most. A simple "How are you going?" can remind someone they're not alone.

To all our volunteers and supporters who continue to look out for one another — thank you.

06/06/2026

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/

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.