Support groups

Support is an essential part of life, especially in difficult times. Support groups are available for melanoma patients and provide a great source of information and sense of comfort to patients, their family and friends.

Melanoma support group at the Poche Centre

When: 3rd Wednesday of the month

Where: The Poche Centre, 40 Rocklands Road North Sydney

Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Facilitator: Jay Allen, Stage III Melanoma patient

Contact: Email JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING or phone 0430 933 012

Wollongong melanoma support group

When: 4^th Friday of every month

Where: 37 Five Islands Road Port Kembla

Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Facilitator: Jay Allen, Stage III Melanoma patient

Contact: Email JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING or phone 0430 933 012

Hurstville melanoma support group

When: 1st Friday of every month

Where: Hurstville City Library, 12-22 Dora Street

Time: 1pm – 3pm

Facilitator: Jay Allen, Stage III Melanoma patient

Contact: Email JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING or phone 0430 933 012

Aimie St Clair melanoma support group, Wagga Wagga

When: 1^st Friday of every month

Where: Wagga Base Hospital;

When: 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Contact: Email Annette St Clair  JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING or phone 0448 255223 (Annette) or 0430 933012 (Jay)

Other groups

WA: For melanoma support groups in WA email Clinton Heal JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING or visit their website www.melanomawa.org.au

Queensland, WA, VIC, NSW, SA: Melanoma Patients Australia conduct regular support groups in a range of locations. For more information visit the Melanoma Patients Australia website or email them on JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING

If you know of a support group that isn’t mentioned here, please contact Jay on JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING