Support Services
informational and educational services in the Newcastle/Hunter region. Whether you have just had twins or triplets
and want some advice or you are a dad that just wants to talk to other dads, you will find the service here, with a
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Cancer Support Newcastle: Make Today Count
Make Today Count is a mutual support organisation for those persons confronting a life-threatening illness so they may gain help in learning to live life in a positive, meaningful manner.
The prime service is to provide support, comfort, hope, respite, understanding and example for any person who has received a diagnosis of a life-threatening illness such as cancer, motor neurone disease, MS, etc. and for those (including children) who are bereaved.
Services are provided by a group of trained volunteer carers who are in turn supervised and supported by a part time Co-ordinator and a full time Community Outreach Worker.
Services Provided...
- Mutual Support Meetings ( Illness, Carer and Bereavement support )
- Home and hospital visits for all who need us from the time of diagnosis
- Emotional support for patients and their families
- "Seasons for Growth" for adult
- Grief and Loss Support for adults and children
- Volunteer Training Program
- Guest Speaking
We will do our best to reach anyone who needs us within a reasonable distance of Newcastle, but if you are unsure please ring us anyway.
Services are provided free of charge
Make Today Count functions, mainly, in four areas.
- Home visiting and family support
- Mutual support group meetings for illness, carers and bereavement
- Grief and loss support for adults and children
- Support for families with seriously ill and/or disabled children
Monthly committee meetings review the operation of the organisation
The base for all Make Today Count services is the drop-in centre at:
44 Dudley Road, Charlestown NSW 2290.
The centre is open Monday and Thursday - 9am to 1pm
Tuesday and Friday - 9am to 5pm
www.maketodaycount.org.au
Contact details
44 Dudley Road
Charlestown, NSW
Australia 2290
P: +61 2 4943 8462
F: +61 2 4947 8573
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