Illawarra Cancer Carers

Illawarra Cancer Carers A 100% local and 100% volunteers based charity in the Illawarra donating over $5 million since it began. The cost of this service varies.

The Illawarra Cancer Carers Inc is a properly constituted organisation whose books are audited each year. It is a highly effective and efficient organisation with no paid co-ordinator and over 270 volunteers. The most important aspect of our work is the care and support we give to Cancer patients who attend the Cancer Care Centre – Wollongong Hospital; those hospitalised in Ward C7 – Oncology; and

other areas treating/helping cancer patients. We have also provided infusion pumps for patients who are able to carry on their normal duties whilst receiving the required chemotherapy treatment at home, thus avoiding having to come to the Cancer Care Centre. Our ladies make special cushions for the Breast Cancer Patients and we maintain a supply of turbans for any Cancer patient. Drivers are available to drive patients (who have no private transport of their own), to and from the Cancer Care Centre who attend for treatment. Our volunteer drivers have to date, transported over 16,500 patients for treatment. We also give support to the families of cancer patients. You will notice that we have donated a large sum of money towards Professors Clingan and Bremner’s research program being conducted at Wollongong University into a new chemotherapy drug. This is aimed to be more effective with fewer side effects than those currently being prescribed. This research on track and is progressing well. During the years we have also assisted several of the oncology specialist sisters/nurses with funds so that they can attend staff development/training courses conducted outside the Illawarra Area Health region – this has included courses held overseas. Our financial assistance to patients who suddenly find they have lost their job because of cancer relieves them of added stress of how they will pay for food for their families. This assistance is given on a temporary basis until help from Centrelink and other organisations is established. From the above you will see that wherever we see a need that will assist Cancer patients, we help by making monies available for the necessary equipment provided it is within our financial situation. The oncology staff know that they can approach us for major equipment that will help cancer patients and we will do our best to cater for those needs.

13/03/2026
Come on down to West's Leagues at Unanderra for our cracker of a stall as part of the Beacon of Hope Project - you'll fi...
13/03/2026

Come on down to West's Leagues at Unanderra for our cracker of a stall as part of the Beacon of Hope Project - you'll find us upstairs from 11 til 3. We've got truckloads of $2 baby and kids' items and you won't want to miss the other 20 stalls that are here too. We take eftpos and cash and hope to see you all soon.

13/03/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday 14th of March our lovely volunteers will be manning our craft stall at West's Unanderra as part of the BOHP Market from 11am til 3pm. Come on along and see what we have on our tables, we'll have our cash tin plus our eftpos machine for some great bargains.

Warning: craft stall in Dapto Mall today, Thursday. Found upstairs near Subway, we'll be here till 3pm, tempting you wit...
25/02/2026

Warning: craft stall in Dapto Mall today, Thursday. Found upstairs near Subway, we'll be here till 3pm, tempting you with fresh lemon butter amongst other goodies. Card and cash accepted, because we like variety. Drop by and say hi.

22/02/2026

Get ready for a crafty Thursday the 26th of February in Dapto Mall! Our stall will be set up upstairs near Subway from 9 to 3 pm. You'll find a range of handmade items to check out at your leisure. We accept both cash and card to make life easier. Drop by and say hello to our ladies in blue if you're in the area for a coffee.

Come along to Corrimal Park Mall today and find a bargain or three at our craft stall. We are outside of Coles til 3pm t...
17/02/2026

Come along to Corrimal Park Mall today and find a bargain or three at our craft stall. We are outside of Coles til 3pm today. We will gladly take your cash and also your eftpos card as we accept both. Thankyou for your support in the past.

For salePride mobility scooter has new batteries, goes well.Priced at $369 located at Port Kembla.Property of Illawarra ...
17/02/2026

For sale
Pride mobility scooter has new batteries, goes well.
Priced at $369 located at Port Kembla.
Property of Illawarra Cancer Carers.

The Illawarra Cancer Carers are short of push wheelchairs if you would like to donate a wheelchair we would be very grateful.
The Cancer Carers provide mobility equipment to cancer patients for a once only fee of $50. This includes Mobility scooters, Electric and push wheelchairs,walkers,shower chairs and toilet risers.
For more information call Keith 0412466017
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Address

Wollongong Hospital, New Dapto Road
Wollongong, NSW
2500

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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