Welcome

Can Assist  provides assistance and care to cancer patients and their families through our network of branches and accommodation facilities. Each year more than $1.8 million goes directly to supporting people with cancer in rural NSW.

Can Assist was established by Mrs Mona Ham, a trained nurse who recognised the lack of support services specifically designed to assist rural patients and their families.  Mona worked tirelessly and in 1961 the Jean Colvin Hospital was opened. Today this facility is known as the Jean Colvin Cancer Centre.


Robyn Cahoun
Chief Executive Officer

"What with the drought and difficulties we have faced over the years, the cancer diagnosis was the last thing we needed. Being told we needed to leave the land and go to Sydney for 6 weeks was harder than the thought of radiotherapy!  Thank heavens for Can Assist, I could never have done this without their care and support, financial and emotional ." 
Patient, Jean Colvin Cancer Centre 

 

NEWS AND EVENTS

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Congratulations to Karen Lamb!23-Jun-2010

The winner of the $300 dinner voucher at Waterfront restaurant!..more info.....

Breast Cancer Rescue Gallery08-Jun-2010

Breast Cancer Rescue, Friday 28th May 2010 Over 270 guests attended our Breast Cancer Rescue ..more info.....

Inside the FIFA World Cup - Event Photos08-Jun-2010

Inside the FIFA World Cup, Friday 14th May 2010 Thanks to the wonderful support of Football Feder..more info.....

Nathan Hindmarsh Breaks Club Record21-Apr-2010

Can Assist would like to congratulate Nathan Hindmarsh on his club-record breaking 266th game for th..more info.....