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Support for men
Support for men
Support for men
There are a number of websites and resources specifically for men diagnosed with breast cancer.
- Male Breast Cancer: Taking Control - Free book from BCFNZ.
- Get The Tools - Tools to support men's health and wellbeing.
- Men Get Breast Cancer Too
Support for refugees living in Aotearoa
Support for refugees living in Aotearoa
Support for refugees living in Aotearoa
If you or someone you know requires mental health or wellbeing support, you can make a referral to Refugees as Survivors New Zealand.
Support for tamariki
Support for tamariki
Support for tamariki
A diagnosis of breast cancer in the family can impact on a child's health and wellbeing. There are a number of people available to provide support:
- Your GP
- School nurse, counsellor or teacher
- Sparklers at Home provides activities focused on developing children's coping and sense of wellbeing.
- What's Up (0800 What's Up) - a safe phoneline for kids to talk to counsellors about things that are worrying them.
Sweet Louise
Sweet Louise
Sweet Louise
Sweet Louise support includes regular one-to-one contact with a local support coordinator; access to a wide range of information and resources; and social support through meetings with others with advanced breast cancer, and an active online support group. We also provide emergency vouchers for essentials like food and for petrol to get to hospital visits, and vouchers for complementary therapies and initiatives such as family trips.
Membership is free and open to anyone diagnosed with advanced breast cancer.
Talking to children about a parents breast cancer diagnosis
Talking to children about a parents breast cancer diagnosis
Talking to children about a parents breast cancer diagnosis
Talking to children about breast cancer and cancer treatment can be difficult. Here are some useful guides that help parents to talk to children and young people of all age groups.
- Cancer in the family - Cancer Society NZ
- Supporting children - Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ
- Talking to kids about cancer - Cancer Council Australia
- Cartoon books explain breast cancer & metastatic breast cancer (suitable for school-aged children and teenagers) - Medikidz
Tangata Atumotu Trust
Tangata Atumotu Trust
Tangata Atumotu Trust
Health and social services for Pacific people in Christchurch.
You can find more information about their health services, community programmes and online resources here.
Taranaki Dragons
Taranaki Dragons
Taranaki Dragons
We're currently actively recruiting anyone who has experienced breast cancer to become part of our newly formed Taranaki Pinks team.
Our dragon boating club was founded in 2008. Since then, the team has paddled on the Waitara river and competes in regattas with passion, commitment and team spirit. Dragon boating is an ideal physical activity for anyone who has experienced breast cancer. It is non-weight bearing which is associated with a low risk of injury. Dragon boating also offers camaraderie, positivity and an active lifestyle.
Tattoo Gold
Tattoo Gold
Tattoo Gold
Tattoo Gold offer Realistic Colour "3D" Nipple Tattoos - currently free of charge. They have many years experience in the tattoo industry.
Tauranga Yoga Centre - Pink Yoga
Tauranga Yoga Centre - Pink Yoga
Tauranga Yoga Centre - Pink Yoga
Tauranga Yoga Centre provides a safe, supportive and fully equipped venue in which to practice yoga, together with a qualified teacher.
These classes are designed for women whose lives have been affected by cancer and similar autoimmune diseases. They are designed to be gentle and nurturing. Students are taught to breathe correctly and mindfully whilst gently stretching with awareness in order to build strength and stamina.
Te Aho o Te Kahu - Cancer Control Agency
Te Aho o Te Kahu - Cancer Control Agency
Te Aho o Te Kahu - Cancer Control Agency
Pāngia e te Mate Pukupuku - Affected by cancer.
Find information about cancer, the supportive care available and resources for coping with cancer here.
Te Piki Oranga - Māori wellness services
Te Piki Oranga - Māori wellness services
Te Piki Oranga - Māori wellness services
Whānau ora health and wellbeing services, supporting women with breast cancer - Nelson Marlborough.
Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool - Women's swimming
Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool - Women's swimming
Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool - Women's swimming
Women's only session every Wednesday from 3:00 - 9:30pm. It's a time that the pool environment is open to women only. It provides access to a lane pool, toddler pool, learn to swim pool, manu pool and spa. All women are welcome to attend.
Te Wahi Ora Women's Retreat
Te Wahi Ora Women's Retreat
Te Wahi Ora Women's Retreat
A women's retreat on the beachfront at Piha. A place to go to refresh your soul and warm your heart, with massage and counselling facilities.
This retreat has been created for all women who want to spend a few days or a few weeks at a beach resort at Auckland’s renowned west coast beach, Piha. They have reasonable rates which include all meals and individual accommodation. This ensures total rest and the freedom to relax.
Temptations Lingerie and Swimwear
Temptations Lingerie and Swimwear
Temptations Lingerie and Swimwear
Trish, the breast care consultant at Temptations Lingerie understands your needs and will provide you with a professional and compassionate consultation.
Terrier Race Against Time
Terrier Race Against Time
Terrier Race Against Time
Terrier Race Against Time raise money to support women with breast cancer. Funds are used to help you access practical support by providing petrol vouchers, access to help around the house and wellness services.
Tess Wood Nutrition Health & Wellness Coach + Cert. Cancer Coach
Tess Wood Nutrition Health & Wellness Coach + Cert. Cancer Coach
Tess Wood Nutrition Health & Wellness Coach + Cert. Cancer Coach
Cancer diagnosis, I've been there. Treatment options, road to recovery, post treatment pathways, can all look super tricky. It does not matter where you are on your health journey I am there to walk alongside you, be your champion, help you to stay motivated, keep you accountable and share evidence based literature. Coaching is all about individualised strategies that focus on your specific needs to promote sustainable and healthful changes. Being able to take back control and make informed choices, to promote your own health and wellbeing, I believe is part of the healing process.
The Asian Network Inc
The Asian Network Inc
The Asian Network Inc
The Asian Network provide opportunity to connect with others and learn about health and wellbeing, including breast cancer.
The Babysitters Club
The Babysitters Club
The Babysitters Club
Our short term and long term child carers come from all backgrounds but are connected by one shared value - a genuine love for children. We choose our child carers based on their belief that every interaction they have matters to the child they are with. Our child carers are the ones your children remember, because they were interactive and encouraged them to be the best versions of themselves. We are here to provide a world-class experience, tailored to your family's needs.
The Brow Palette
The Brow Palette
The Brow Palette
At The Brow Palette, we specialise in the art of enhancing your natural beauty through expertly crafted permanent makeup and cosmetic tattooing. Our passion lies in perfecting your look, stroke by stroke.
Laura is a certified microblading, machine shading (powder brows), and combination brows artist. She gained her qualifications through the world-class PhiBrows Academy (the international gold standard in cosmetic tattooing).
We treat your beauty journey with the same care and attention we'd give our own, providing you with unwavering confidence every step of the way.
The Cancer Coach
The Cancer Coach
The Cancer Coach
Tree of Life is an online, on-demand, and self-guided anti-cancer lifestyle community and coaching programme that looks at health from a holistic, whole person perspective. Just as a tree has roots, a trunk, branches, and leaves, your journey toward better health involves many different steps and components.
The Clip Joint
The Clip Joint
The Clip Joint
We offer wig expert advice and guidance to all of our alopecia, chemotherapy and hair loss condition customers in New Zealand. Our medical-quality wigs, custom made wigs, toppers, hair pieces and headwear play a major part in helping women, men and children with hair loss to feel like themselves again.
We take pride in helping you choose the right look and wig with a perfect fit in a private environment.
The Drip Clothing
The Drip Clothing
The Drip Clothing
The Drip Clothing is a New Zealand based clothing brand that prioritizes comfort and accessibility. We are striving to create clothing for all.
Sweaters have zips so you can remain comfortable and have easy access to accessing our port or PICC line.
The Fitting Room
The Fitting Room
The Fitting Room
We fit and sell bras, swimwear & prostheses for after breast surgery.
We have also compiled our best advice and hints after fitting women post-surgery for nearly 20 years and do regular visits to Timaru to do post-mastectomy fittings.
We have two stores in Fendalton and Sydenham, Christchurch and one in Featherston Street, Central Wellington.
The Fono
The Fono
The Fono
Health clinic, wellbeing and community support for Pacific people in Auckland and Northland.
The Gift of Knowledge
The Gift of Knowledge
The Gift of Knowledge
The Gift of Knowledge provides information and support to New Zealanders affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Our goal is that every New Zealander will have access to current, relevant information and support. We focus on raising awareness, connecting you to others, supporting you to make informed decisions, advocating for you and ultimately contributing to reducing the impact and incidence of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
We consider having this information a gift.
The Hair Cafe
The Hair Cafe
The Hair Cafe
We offer wig expert advice and guidance to all of our alopecia, chemotherapy and hair loss condition customers in New Zealand. Our medical-quality wigs, custom made wigs, toppers, hair pieces and headwear play a major part in helping women, men and children with hair loss to feel like themselves again.
We take pride in helping you choose the right look and wig with a perfect fit in a private environment.
The Hamper Spot
The Hamper Spot
The Hamper Spot
Choose from a range of hampers that we have available. Whether its food hampers you are after - or more of trinkets and things hamper we have the luxury hamper you are looking for. They come with and without alcohol.
Send a personalised message with your hamper - a gift card is included in every hamper.
We can also customise your hamper if you like!
The New Hair Project
The New Hair Project
The New Hair Project
We offer wig expert advice and guidance to all of our alopecia, chemotherapy and hair loss condition customers in New Zealand. Our medical-quality wigs, custom made wigs, toppers, hair pieces and headwear play a major part in helping women, men and children with hair loss to feel like themselves again.
We take pride in helping you choose the right look and wig with a perfect fit in a private environment.
The Psychology Centre
The Psychology Centre
The Psychology Centre
The Psychology Centre caters for all age groups, gender identities and ethnicities, and provides a wide range of mental health assessment and evidence-based treatment services.
Self referral, referral from another source, or via contracts with other organisations.
The Swell Group / Active Aqua
The Swell Group / Active Aqua
The Swell Group / Active Aqua
Let the gentle pressure of being in the pool reduce swelling, easy exercise to free up muscles, increase well being, mobility and improve fitness in a supportive, fun, pool environment. All levels of fitness catered for. Network with like-minded members post class in local cafe - free hot drink.
Symptom relief for those with lymphoedema/lipoedema. Experienced SRN 30+years teaching specialised groups.
The Wellness Gym Otago
The Wellness Gym Otago
The Wellness Gym Otago
Tailoring exercises to the individual, we take into account cancer type, treatment, medications, abilities and personal motivation. The Wellness Gym is a strong community of cancer survivors who support each other, no matter what life brings.
Also have post treatment groups available in Dunedin, Wanaka and Queenstown.
TimeOut Charity
TimeOut Charity
TimeOut Charity
TimeOut charity connects generous holiday home owners who are willing to donate a stay to a person diagnosed with a terminal illness so they can connect and make special memories with family and friends.
By gifting experiences away from home, we provide families with much-needed moments of relief, shared experiences and the opportunity to take a break from it all, and spend time together.
Toomac Solutions
Toomac Solutions
Toomac Solutions
Peony post-operative bras help you heal and feel better, faster.
The luxuriously soft bamboo fabric is scientifically proven to reduce post-operative pain and improve healing time by wicking moisture, reducing risk of infection, and regulating body temperature. Its gentle touch is ideal for those undergoing radiotherapy treatment.
Designed by ladies undergoing breast surgery, breast cancer nurses and surgeons.
Free of tags, seams and underwires. Available in hook & eye and zip front closure.
Top Draw Lingerie Boutique
Top Draw Lingerie Boutique
Top Draw Lingerie Boutique
Professionally trained corsetiere who ensures a personal, professional bra fitting to help find your perfect fit for mastectomy bras and prosthesis (post-surgery breast care products).
Top Draw Lingerie & Breast Care based in Whanganui are registered for Ministry of Health grants, we are able to help with your post surgery needs.
Touched by Pink
Touched by Pink
Touched by Pink
We sell beautiful, comfortable and functional lingerie with pocketed designs suitable for all breast types: single or double mastectomy, lumpectomy, flat, reconstructed or natural.
Founded by three breast cancer survivors, we know what you’re going through. As a social enterprise, we give our profits back to the charities who continue to support ourselves and the wider cancer community. Our lingerie was designed by a fellow survivor, who was diagnosed age 27.
Visit our Dunedin-based studio, order online, we can travel to you for an individual fitting, or make it fun - get a group together and host your own bra party! We will handle the claim for your MoH Prosthesis Subsidy.
University of Auckland Health and Rehabilitation Clinic
University of Auckland Health and Rehabilitation Clinic
University of Auckland Health and Rehabilitation Clinic
How can we help? We will work one-on-one with you to develop an exercise program that is compatible with your ability, interests, medical treatments, and current health status. We aim to reduce fatigue and improve stamina so that you can continue or return to the activities that you enjoy.
Our purpose-built Health and Rehabilitation Clinic is located on the University of Auckland’s Newmarket Campus. Check our website for more information.
Vaka Tautua
Vaka Tautua
Vaka Tautua
We provide community support for older peoples, people living with disability, and those needing support for mental health. Vaka Tautua is a charitable organisation, ‘By Pacific, For Pacific.'
Get in touch with Vaka Tautua to discuss you and your fanau needs. We work in a culturally respectful way, working alongside Pacific clinical services, churches, and communities. Our aim is to foster recovery, resilience, and independence through offering culturally effective support to those with a disability or mental illness.
Videris Lingerie
Videris Lingerie
Videris Lingerie
Videris is founded by Chloé Julian who has 16 years experience designing lingerie. The collection includes three supportive soft cup bra styles, three knickers and pyjamas. We create lingerie that is comfortable AND supportive, beautiful AND sustainable, and encourages you to make a conscious choice that is good for you and your body at all stages.
We are an online store with excellent fitting support and advice, and provide free returns and exchanges within NZ to ensure you get the right fit.
Find a list of stockists on our website.
Vitality Lab
Vitality Lab
Vitality Lab
Discover, recover & achieve your fitness, strength & wellness. We offer a range of group fitness classes, personal training and rehab & healing. We offer sessions in breathwork, physiotherapy, reiki & massage, energy healing and yoga to help support you in your recovery from a cancer diagnosis.
Volunteer with us
Volunteer with us
Volunteer with us
We'd love to hear from you if you have time to help our great team at Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. Click here to learn more.
Wahinedom Headwraps
Wahinedom Headwraps
Wahinedom Headwraps
At Wahinedom we create quality handmade wired headwraps that are reversible with vibrant contrasting colours. The center piece is flexible allowing you to mold it to your desired look. All headwraps are available in adults and children's sizes. We invite you to browse our website to find your wrap, Nga Mihi.
Waikato Breast Cancer Research Trust
Waikato Breast Cancer Research Trust
Waikato Breast Cancer Research Trust
The Waikato Breast Cancer Research Trust is a charitable trust situated at Waikato Hospital that gives breast cancer patients the opportunity to participate in international and local clinical trials, which contribute to finding better ways to diagnose, prevent and treat breast cancer. The Trust also enables other research, including research from the Breast Cancer Foundation National Register.
Waikato Treasure Chests
Waikato Treasure Chests
Waikato Treasure Chests
We're a group of breast cancer women and supporters who work as a team to participate in the sport of dragon boating.
Dragon boating provides fitness and strength post breast cancer treatment, irrespective of age and skill level. The team of like-minded women also provide unconditional support to each other after a challenging and emotional time. Together we learn, laugh and lift each other up.
Waipuna Hospice
Waipuna Hospice
Waipuna Hospice
Waipuna Hospice specialises in providing symptom control and pain management for terminal patients. We also offer support services to patients and their family/whānau, friends, or staff at rest homes and the hospital. We care for each person as an individual and consider their physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs. In addition, we provide respite care, meal preparation, and bereavement support. All our services come at no cost to the patient or their families.
Webinars
Webinars
Webinars
BCFNZ webinars are presented to provide information about a range of breast cancer topics. Each webinar features a specialist panel, made up of people with breast cancer and health experts, who present information and answer questions from the audience.
You can access a series of past webinars or register for upcoming webinars on our website.
West Coast District Health Board - Accomodation
West Coast District Health Board - Accomodation
West Coast District Health Board - Accomodation
Provide health care services to our Coast-wide population, through our hospital and specialist services, general practices, and community and home-based support services. More information is available on the West Coast DHB's website - https://www.wcdhb.health.nz/
We offer accommodation to patients' whānau in our Whānau House (Whakaruruhau) on the Te Nikau Hospital & Health Centre Campus in Greymouth. More information - https://www.wcdhb.health.nz/health-services/whanau-house/
Whānau ora navigators - Cancer services
Whānau ora navigators - Cancer services
Whānau ora navigators - Cancer services
Māori cancer nurse coordinators support access to cancer services in our bigger DHB's, such as Counties Manukau, Waitemata, Auckland, Waikato, Capital & Coast and Canterbury. Whānau ora navigators also work in many community hauora services to support Māori with cancer.
If you search for whānau ora navigators locally, you should find useful information and contact details or call BCFNZ nurses for contact information.
Whole Lotta Life Foundation NZ
Whole Lotta Life Foundation NZ
Whole Lotta Life Foundation NZ
We run regional meet ups, retreats and workshops, and a closed Facebook community.
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