Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation

Services offered:

Everyday tasks Financial support and information Getting to treatment Physical symptoms and side effects Wellbeing programs

Contact details

0419 658 875
10d Bradford Cl, Kotara, NSW, 2289

Website

https://www.hbcf.org.au

Service available in:

NSW

What the organisation does

Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation supports people diagnosed with and undergoing active treatment for breast cancer. Some services are also available to family members. The service offers practical help, such as lawn mowing and house cleaning. It also provides transport to medical appointments, especially for people who live far from clinics. Other services include headwear, wellbeing programs and financial help to cover a breast prosthesis (an artificial breast worn after surgery). This service is available in the Hunter region in New South Wales.

Key details

Operating hours

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Delivery methods

Face to face
Phone
Video call
Email
Online

Cost

Completely free

Eligibility / Role

Person with cancer
Carer
Family/friends
Service for people diagnosed with and undergoing active treatment for breast cancer in the Hunter region of NSW

Accessibility

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Language and community

Offer in-language support

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Language supported other than English

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Community and identity

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Cancers supported

Cancer type

  • Breast cancer

Cancer stage

  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Recovery/post treatment
  • Advanced Cancer

Services listed

The Mutual Wig and Headwear Library

Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation

What the service does
The Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation Wig & Headwear Library supports people experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment. People can choose from wigs, scarves, hats and turbans. Selected items can be delivered to a person's home so they can try them on in a private and comfortable setting. People who meet certain criteria can keep one wig or headwear item free of charge. The service is available to people affected by breast cancer in the Hunter region of New South Wales.
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Face to face
Completely free
NSW
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