Cancer Care Centre

Cancer Care Centre is a community based not for profit organisation providing complementary care services in the support of people affected by cancer. In a warm, friendly and non-clinical environment, the client receives the ongoing attention of our experienced client service volunteers. The Centre provides Lymphatic Massage, Oncology Massage, Support Groups, Counselling, Group Meditation, Reiki, Yoga, Journey to Wellness Program as well as other workshops. CCC was established in March 1985 by cancer patients, family members, carers and others (an oncologist, GP and two psychologists). The Centre operated out of the Westbourne Park Uniting Church in Adelaide. Counselling, support groups and therapies (massage, reflexology) were offered along with the ‘Coping with Cancer’ course. In the late 1980s, the Centre moved to its present location in Unley (a cottage rented from the City of Unley). A library was started with donated books and has grown into the largest library of its type - ie, run by a not-for-profit community-based organisation in South Australia dedicated to cancer and well-being. A Board of Management was formed and a Manager appointed. While there were financial constraints, the Centre grew quickly catering for a growing demand for ongoing care and support of cancer patients, their families and carers. The Centre gained Deductible Gift Recipient status from the Australian Taxation Office in 2010 and it is GST registered. The Centre has supported itself financially by way of: membership fees project grants general donations, in memorium donations service fees (for courses, workshops, therapies, support groups, counselling, seminars) fundraising activities.