Life Force Cancer Foundation has been the key organisation delivering psycho-social care to people affected by cancer in the Sydney metropolitan area since it began in 1993. The Foundation is a non-profit organisation and in February 1996 received charitable status as a public benevolent institution.

A diagnosis of cancer can stir up a range of emotions from fear, disbelief, hurt and hopelessness through to anger and despair.  Coming to terms with your new reality can be a very stressful time as you try to manage the many changes in your life.   

This is not only challenging for cancer patients but also for those who care about them.  Life Force offers support services to assist cancer patients, their families and carers to reduce and manage anxiety and distress by providing weekly support groups incorporating meditation; country retreats; and individual telephone and face-to-face counselling by qualified professionals.

How we can help

Life Force’s team of experienced counsellors, group facilitators and therapists work together in helping people on the healing journey.   

Group work and supportive therapies offer an opportunity to overcome isolation through the sharing of feelings. In a safe and loving environment, healing can take place on many levels.

Joining a support group with people going through a similar experience provides an opportunity to overcome feelings of isolation.  In a safe and caring environment, it is possible to talk about difficult or frightening issues without fear of judgment.  This eventually helps moves you to a calmer place.  

Some issues that can be addressed in group discussions are:

• grief at the loss of pre-cancer lives
• loss of confidence
• fear of recurrence
• managing ongoing distress
• dealing with other people’s reactions
• body image

We acknowledge that group work isn’t for everyone, so we also offer private counselling for individuals.

Our retreats have proved to be very successful in helping people boost their well-being.  People who have participated in these weekends report feeling calmer and happier for many months afterwards.

Please take a moment to read about our Support Groups or Retreats

You can download a LFF General Pamphlet here

As a non-profit organisation, Life Force Cancer Foundation relies on donations from individuals and organisations to support and subsidise the services we provide.  All donations over two dollars are tax deductible.  Donations can be made here