Events calendar

Whether you’re looking to learn more about blood cancer, attend an educational webinar or get involved with one of our fundraising events, you’ll find all the latest calendar of events here.

If you’d like to know a bit more about our Online Support Groups and Webinars before you register for one you can learn more about them here or check out some of the previous webinar recordings.

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Support – 19 September, 2024 11:30am – 1:00pm

Watch & Wait Support Group – Topic: Speaking up for yourself

Online via Zoom

Speaking up for yourself means taking an active role in your health care which requires understanding your own needs and communicating these needs with others. This can be challenging while living with blood cancer.

Support – 25 September, 2024 11:00am – 12:30pm

Support Group – Topic: Speaking up for yourself (day)

Online via Zoom

Support – 8 October, 2024 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Support Group – Topic: Fear of cancer recurrence (evening)

Online via Zoom

One of the greatest concerns for people living with blood cancer is the worry of blood cancer returning. Subsequent feelings of fear, uncertainty and anxiety are very common.

Support – 9 October, 2024 7:00pm-8:30pm

20s to 40s Peer Support Group (9 Oct – 4 Dec)

Online via Zoom

Whether you were diagnosed 1 month, 1 year or many years ago, a blood cancer diagnosis can have immediate and long-lasting effects. Join us to explore relevant topics with a group of other younger people who just ‘get it’.

Support – 10 October, 2024 1:30pm-2:30pm

Men’s Blood Cancer Support Group – Topic: Fear of cancer recurrence

Online via Zoom

One of the greatest concerns for people living with blood cancer is the worry of blood cancer returning. Subsequent feelings of fear, uncertainty and anxiety are very common.

Support – 11 October, 2024 11:30am – 1:00pm

Webinar: Beyond the diagnosis: Exploring mental health and blood cancer

Online via Zoom

A blood cancer diagnosis can have a significant psychological impact on your health and wellbeing. Feelings of anxiety, low mood, loss of control and fear are very common and can occur at any time after diagnosis. This can be difficult to talk about and hard to find the right support, especially when everyone says you are doing well.

Support – 15 October, 2024 11:30am – 12:30pm

Caregiver Support Group – Topic: Fear of cancer recurrence

Online via Zoom

One of the greatest concerns for people living with blood cancer and those caring for them is the worry of blood cancer returning. Subsequent feelings of fear, uncertainty and anxiety are very common.

Vince, who was diagnosed with amyloidosis, smiles at the camera with his partner Terri

Support – 23 October, 2024 11:30am – 1:00pm

Support Group – Topic: Fear of cancer recurrence (daytime)

Online via Zoom

One of the greatest concerns for people living with blood cancer is the worry of blood cancer returning. Subsequent feelings of fear, uncertainty and anxiety are very common.

Support – 12 November, 2024 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Support Group – Topic: Surviving & thriving with blood cancer (evening)

Online via Zoom

What does it mean to survive blood cancer? Some people after treatment ask ‘what now’? Others describe feeling a sense of ‘guilt’ having gotten through treatment and survived.

Support – 12 November, 2024 1:30pm-2:30pm

Men’s Blood Cancer Support Group – Topic: Surviving & thriving with blood cancer

Online via Zoom

What does it mean to survive blood cancer? Some people after treatment ask ‘what now’? Others describe feeling a sense of ‘guilt’ having gotten through treatment and survived.

Support – 19 November, 2024 11:30am – 12:30pm

Caregiver Support Group – Topic: Self-care

Online via Zoom

The diagnosis of blood cancer is ‘a marathon, not a sprint’. Taking care of ourselves & others is a key ingredient in how one paces themselves for this ‘marathon’.

Theresa Webb celebrates her 50th birthday

Support – 21 November, 2024 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Watch & Wait Support Group – Topic: Surviving & thriving with blood cancer

Online via Zoom

What does it mean to survive blood cancer? Some people after treatment ask ‘what now’? Others describe feeling a sense of ‘guilt’ having gotten through treatment and survived.

Support – 27 November, 2024 11:30am – 1:00pm

Support Group – Topic: Surviving & thriving with blood cancer (day)

Online via Zoom

What does it mean to survive blood cancer? Some people after treatment ask ‘what now’? Others describe feeling a sense of ‘guilt’ having gotten through treatment and survived.

Support – 3 December, 2024 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Support Group – Topic: Coping with festive occasions (daytime)

Online via Zoom

Festive seasons can be a joyous time of year for many. However, for people living with blood cancer, this time of year can bring out feelings that are not all joyous.

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Last updated on January 29th, 2023

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