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2018 Annual Report of the
Cancer Society of New Zealand
Manawatu Centre Inc.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR…
The Manawatu Centre has been a hive of activity and change
to support people affected by cancer for the last financial
year and it is my privilege to present this report to you.
Last year we welcomed Kate Aplin and more recently Debra Elgar. We said farewell to
Sheryll Hoera and Clare Crawley. Sheryll has taken up a new position and applies her
invaluable policy experience in Central Districts (CD) Division as Divisional Leader -
Health Promotion. This helped continue the CD Realignment. Debra Elgar was appointed to take up the position
of CD Chief Executive after Clare Crawley retired. Clare’s retirement was unexpected and the Manawatu Centre
wishes Clare well after providing the CD with valued leadership through our successful realignment. Kate Aplin,
our new Manawatu Centre Manager brings with her strong management experience in the health sector and Kate
is an asset for the Society.
Major changes in the treatment of cancer were announced in Palmerston North. These changes are about the
replacement of the Siemens Linac machines (Linacs) that provide radiation therapy. The Society has supported
radiation oncology for many years, starting with the purchase of the first radiation source in the 1950s, and more
recently with upgrading the software for the Linacs from the proceeds of the Relay for Life. The replacement of
the four Linacs may include the location of a machine in the Hawkes Bay and perhaps another in Taranaki. The
benefit for many patients will be reduced travel to and from Palmerston North and therefore less disruption in
their family life, and if they wish, the option to continue working while undergoing treatment. The relocation of
one or two Linacs will therefore be a boon for many patients and enable the Cancer Society to assist more patients
through their treatment and ongoing support where they live. This may also affect Ozanam House as patients will
be visiting Palmerston North to plan their treatment but may not need to stay for the treatment.
A little more than 50 years ago cancer treatment was very difficult, and it soon became evident that patients without
family support were unable to complete their radiation treatment. Ozanam House was established to provide
accommodation in Palmerston North. This enabled family members to support patients through their cancer treatment,
and it was because of this support that more patients were able to complete their radiation treatment. Ozanam House
is now an important resource for the treatment of cancer and is essential while people seek cancer treatment.
Each year we undertake several fundraising projects with the support of our army of volunteers. Daffodil Day will
be upon us soon and planning is well under way, however it is the Relay for Life, supported by the Lions and our
community-led Relay for Life Committee, that welds community with the Society in common purpose. It is this strong
community support that continues to provide us all with the opportunity to “celebrate, remember and fight back”.
Alongside the fundraising are the tireless volunteers who support the Society in many ways that include driving
patients to and from their treatment appointments, supporting patients on the wards and through their treatment,
those who answer the phones, help with the support groups, provide tea and comfort, and do the many tasks
we ask of them with humility and grace. It is thanks to the volunteers and the funds given to the Society by our
community that we have our wonderful staff who continue to provide the service and care that does the Society
and the Manawatu, Tararua, Horowhenua and New Zealand very proud.
Dr J Waldon | Chairman
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Annual Report from Manawatu Centre –
2017/2018
A Year of Stabilisation
The Manawatu Centre, which includes Horowhenua and Tararua, had several significant changes over 2017
with the finalisation of the Central Districts structure being implemented with resultant changes to staff and
roles in the Centre. As a result of this the Centre paid staff team has had to make adjustments to ways of
working and team membership.
Birgit Saunders commenced as Volunteer Coordinator in July 2017, Kate Aplin as Centre Manager and Jennie
Wylie as Supportive Care Coordinator Horowhenua in August 2017. The team has enjoyed getting to know
each other, learn from each other, and getting down to business!
A key focus over the year has been the concept of inclusion and connection to the communities over the area
to ensure that the services the Cancer Society are providing meet the needs of the different communities.
Greater support and visibility of the Society in Dannevirke, Feilding, Foxton, Levin, Otaki, Pahiatua, Raukawa
Whanau Ora Ltd, Te Tihi o Ruahine Alliance, and Whakapai Hauora has resulted in greater understanding of
the Society and the offered services. Support groups have recommenced in Feilding and Otaki, and groups
for specific cancer conditions have grown across the area.
The coming year is anticipated to be a year of growth for the Centre through provision
of support to those on their cancer journey, and petitioning decision makers to
continue to improve local environments to reduce the incidence of cancer. To do
this, the Centre relies on the fabulous group of over 400 volunteers in the region
that assist in so many different and varied ways. Thank you to you all for your
ongoing support and commitment.
A temporary Health Promoter will be in place from August while Louise is on parental
leave, and a new permanent Fundraiser will be in place, hopefully from August, due
to the retirement of Faye James after 24 years with the Society. The Centre team
wish Faye all the very best for her future endeavours.
Kate Aplin | Centre Manager
Administration
A busy year to date and boy has it gone quickly. The administration role has been busy helping out a little
more than normal with Relay for Life. Relay for Life 2018 we didn’t see quite as many teams as we have in
the past few years, however the teams were a bit bigger. We had several new teams and new team captains
in existing teams. Amongst the work of Relay For Life, everyday work has continued on. Without having
our wonderful Reception Volunteers, I wouldn’t be able to my job. They have been a magnificent help to
me throughout the year doing work for me, for example monthly mail outs, especially around busy periods.
Daffodil Day was another very busy period for me, with doing a lot of the order intakes for Fresh Flowers,
Schools Resources, Outside Area Resources and merchandise, then on the other end, taking account of
all the incoming funds raised over the area of Palmerston North and Feilding. To add some enjoyment to
the busy time, on Daffodil Day 2017, both myself and a volunteer got out of the office and visited each
business on Broadway Avenue (Palmerston North) between Princess and Albert Street. We had a great
success with collections and having a raffle was a big draw card. Aside from coordinating the RFL Teams and
the Administration side of Daffodil Day, general administration in the office has been running along smoothly.
We have managed to have a few new volunteers join our Reception team. While it has been great to see
some new faces, they were replacing longer serving faces whom are missed. All in all, 2017 was a good year
for Administration.
Kate Brooking | Office Administrator
Cancer Society of New Zealand Manawatu Centre Inc.
Health Promotion
Our Health Promotion team continue to work with our local councils,
healthcare providers, schools and workplaces to reduce the incidence
and impact of cancer in our community. Some of the work we do includes
advocating for and supporting both Sunsmart and Smokefree policies
across these networks, which paves the way for the development of
healthy environments in the places we live, play and work.
Smokefree
This year a big focus for Manawatu has been advocating for Reducing
the Retail Availability of Tobacco. The activity includes ‘not-so-fun-
fact’ quiz boards as well as postcards which are to be filled out as a
call to action. It was developed by Cancer Society National office as
a way to align the Health Promotion message that was being delivered
at our Relay for Life events across the country. Not only were we able
to successfully use this powerful tool at Relay to engage the public
and local MP’s with the message, we were also able to deliver it at
several other large events including Central Districts Field Days and
Manawatu Women’s Expo. Community advocacy and engagement was
a massive part of this project and with the help of these events, other
healthcare providers and organisations we have managed to collect
550 postcards calling for a change! These postcards were collated
with others from around the country and delivered to the Maori Affairs
Select Committee at Parliament on World Smokefree Day, May 31st
2018.
Sunsmart Schools and Events
It has also been a busy year for SunSmart
with one the hottest and longest summers
on record for our region. Our SunSmart
Loan Scheme has been used at over 200
events this past year across the Palmerston
North, Tararua and Horowhenua region,
and two new Schools have become
Sunsmart Accredited - Awahou School and
Levin School. The fantastic Relay for Life
SunSmart Grant Scheme has been of great
support to schools looking to increase their
SunSmart capacity and this year three schools; Levin East, Papatawa
and Ballance were all lucky recipients. Both Levin East School and
Ballance School were awarded $3000 to put toward shade sails over
the outdoor classroom/lunch area’s. Papatawa School was awarded
$756 in order to purchase bucket hats for all of their students.
Event participation has been high this year with volunteers from
Tararua and Horowhenua as well as those from Manawatu helping
out at the Field Days in the Manawatu, Woman’s Lifestyle Expo, RFL,
Medieval Market, and Dannevirke Whanau Ora Day to name a few.
Louise and Kerry | Health Promotion
Our Mission: To improve community well
being by reducing the incidence and impact
of cancer.
Cancer Society of New Zealand Manawatu Centre Inc.
Manawatu Centre Supportive Care report
2017-2018
The Manawatu Centre’s Supportive Care team is Shirley Walker who covers the Tararua district, Jennie Wylie
covering the Horowhenua district, and Lewin Raven covering the Palmerston North and Feilding area.
The 12 months to April 2018 showed a period of consistent client workload and some promising new
initiatives. The core areas for Supportive Care were: providing emotional, practical and financial assistance
to people and their whanau/familes affected by cancer; assisting the Travel and Accommodation Team in
improving access to treatment; support group facilitation, supportive care volunteer co-ordination; and
providing resources to local healthcare providers.
The year saw some improvements in the Manawatu Centre’s involvement and visibility in our community
through attending community events and enhancing our relationships with cancer stakeholders and
healthcare providers in the area. The Survivor’s Tent at Relay For Life was a great example – our three
staff teamed up with volunteers from the Maori Cancer Coordinators, Massey Cancer Psychology Clinic, PHO
Long Term Conditions Nursing, Palmerston North Hospital Cancer Nurse Specialists, and the Women’s Cancer
Support Service to support our cancer survivors.
We were invited to a number of community events including the Manawatu Home Show in July, the Feilding
Community Services Super Seniors’ Expo in October, and Te Tihi Alliance’s Hauora Unleashed in November.
Other significant relationships in the community include our ongoing work alongside Arohanui Hospice, the
District Nursing and specialist community nursing teams (respiratory, diabetes, etc.), and the hospital Social
Work teams. The community engagement and relationships are enabling us to further our strategic goals of
better serving key groups in our community (such as Māori, men, and our rural communities).
Our Support Groups and supportive care services have helped to reduce the impact of cancer on the lives of
many local people. We have good attendance at our Foxton Support Group, the Rimu and Coffee Clubs in
Levin, and the WCSS and Men’s groups. This is an area of expansion with work being done over the year to
re-establish Otaki and Feilding support groups in 2018. We have introduced the Tips & Tools workshops, and
the Life Stories biography service. Massage and reflexology services are available in all areas of the Centre
region as a result of securing a provider in Tararua.
Supportive Care volunteers enabled us to do some great work respite sitting in people’s homes, visiting the
hospital cancer wards, transporting clients to treatment, providing resources to local healthcare providers,
and information at the local events we attended. We have done this by working effectively alongside the
Travel and Accommodation Team, Faye our Fundraising and Special Events Co-ordinator, and Birgit our
Volunteer Co-ordinator.
Of note is the increasing complexity of cases Supportive Care staff are managing. Increasing deprivation
(especially in rural areas) and high demand for hospital services mean we regularly work alongside Social
Workers with clients living with significant financial constraints, and alongside Arohanui Hospice with a
growing proportion of clients entering end of life care. As our population ages and as diagnostic capabilities
improve, this trend is likely to continue.
Shirley, Jennie & Lewin | Supportive Care Co-ordinator
Cancer Society of New Zealand Manawatu Centre Inc.
Fundraising
Fundraising is vital for the ongoing work of the Cancer Society as we
receive no direct government funding and rely on the generosity of
the community to support our work.
Daffodil Day held on the last Friday in August is a national
campaign and the success and strength of the appeal comes from
the fantastic support that we receive from the greater Manawatu,
Horowhenua and Tararua volunteers. The event is organised from
Addis House however volunteers that work tirelessly to make it
happen in their respective communities. Daffodil Day is really
a week with street collections on different days, presales and
deliveries of daffodils in the area, school activities, and support of
special events.
Fresh daffodils are handpicked in the outside areas, often in very
cold conditions, bunched and exchanged for a donation
The total raised this year was $130,744.
Relay For Life
An amazing community supported event that is in its 18th year and
raised $327,000 from 96 teams.
We welcomed Broadway Radiology as a sponsor to join the existing
sponsors, many of whom have supported RFL since the beginning.
Sponsorship enables the event to be run with reduced costs.
Relay raises not only money but awareness of the support that is
offered to those on the cancer journey, health promotion activities
and a chance to recognise these lost to cancer.
We were fortunate to have fabulous weather and a visit by the
Americas Cup through a team connection.
Relay is organised by a committed volunteer committee supported by
staff, and many other volunteers on the
day.
General
Fundraising comes from other events,
donations, bequests and donors all of
which we greatly appreciate.
Faye James
Manawatu Fundraiser
Cancer Society of New Zealand Manawatu Centre Inc.
Volunteering
In July 2017 I started as the Volunteer Coordinator of the Manawatu Centre and hit the ground running
assisting with organising Daffodil Day, during which in Palmerston North alone, one hundred and six volunteers
helped. Once all the volunteers in the other areas are included it sure makes Daffodil Day a huge event and
also explains why it is so successful.
With nine part time staff and more than 400 volunteers I realised how important volunteers are to the
Cancer Society and the Manawatu Centre, and that my main role was to look after them and to make sure
that they are happy in their roles. Over the next few months I have been getting to know as many volunteers
as possible and their many different roles in all the different areas: Palmerston North, Levin, Foxton, Otaki,
Dannevirke, Pahiatua and Feilding.
It became clear that the volunteer database needed updating and this was started in January 2018 with the
assistance of several volunteers. To date this process is 70% completed. Upon completion several functions
will be organised in the different areas to celebrate the long term achievements of our volunteers.
Over forty new volunteers have been welcomed in the last nine months and provided with orientation
training. For our new drivers this also meant a driver skills course and individual assessment, so we are able
to continue to provide safe drivers for our clients.
Training is an important part of volunteering. Refresher confidentiality training courses are planned for all
volunteers and have already been held in Foxton and Levin. It is equally important to recognise the immense
contribution volunteers are making to the work of the Cancer Society and the lives of people affected by
cancer. In 2017 our volunteer drivers got an ‘Outstanding achievement’ award from the Ministry of Health
for the indispensable work they’re doing. Every Tuesday morning a crew of bakers provide fresh baking and
sandwiches to the people in Ward 23 and the Day Unit. Feedback from clients who receive this is that is very
warming to know someone you don’t even know is thinking and caring for you during a tough time.
An exciting new prospect for this year is starting volunteers at the Palmerston North hospital to help clients
on the day chemotherapy ward and radiotherapy area. Volunteers are being recruited, following which a
training programme will be completed with the aim to start working in the hospital soon.
One last thing: a HUGE thank you to all our volunteers and the invaluable work that they are doing for the
Manawatu Centre! We couldn’t do it without you.
Birgit Saunders | Volunteer Coordinator
Cancer Society of New Zealand Manawatu Centre Inc.
STATISTICAL & FINANCIAL INFORMATION…
411 140,417 261 143
Total volunteers km were clocked up Supportive Care Welfare Grants totalling
by volunteer drivers Clients, who received $13,564
114 taking patients to in total over 2,500
Volunteer Drivers appointments contacts
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
The 2017/18 year has been a good year financially. A number of income areas performed as planned,
with Bequest Income being well up compared to last year. However, Donor Mail Income continues to trend
downwards.
Some of the highlights have been: -
• Relay For Life provided an income of $327K this year.
• Grants income increased almost $10K & Bequests were $448K up on last year.
• Total income was $1.37M, an increase of $428K over last year.
A great effort by staff, volunteers and the community.
• Outgoings were $1.32M were marginally higher than the previous year.
While the surplus of $50K is encouraging, it is important to keep looking for opportunities to reduce costs
and increase income. The Manawatu Centre has cash reserves to cover any future shortfalls and ensure
sustainability of the services available. Reserves currently stand at $1.8 million with investments being
managed with Craig’s Investment Partners.
Billie Stanley | Finance Committee Chair
CANCER SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND MANAWATU CENTRE INC.*
INCOME ANALYSIS for year ended 31 March 2017
Events RFL $327,271 Merchandise (1.0%)
Other (4.9%)
Events D/Day $133,862 Investments (2.3%)
Events RFL (24.2%)
Donor Appeals (6.7%)
Bequests $568,452
Donations & Grants (8.9%)
Donations & Grants $120,305
Donor Appeals $90,922
Investments $30,706
Merchandise $13,828
Other $66,329
Events D/Day (9.9%)
TOTAL INCOME $1,351,675 Bequests (42.1%)
EXPENSE ANALYSIS for year ended 31 March 2017
Volunteers $86,983 Depreciation
Volunteers
Administration
Support Services $434,642 Support Sevices
Research $46,240
Health Promotion $215,510
Fundraising $300,225
Administration $173,653
Depreciation $44,116 Fundraising
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,301,369 Research
Health Promotion
New Operational Surplus/(Deficit) $50,306
*Full copies of the audited Cancer Society of New Zealand Manawatu Centre Inc. annual accounts (and accompanying notes) are
available upon request. They can be viewed at our office in Addis House, Palmerston North.
Cancer Society of New Zealand Manawatu Centre Inc.
WE WISH DIRECTORY
Offices:
TO THANK… ADDIS HOUSE
135 Ruahine Street, PO Box 5170
Our National Sponsor: The ANZ Bank Palmerston North
Platinum Sponsor: Media Works Manawatu, Property Brokers Manawatu. Office Hours: Mon to Fri 9am – 4pm
T | 06 356 5355 F | 06 356 7804
A1 Wheelchair Services Manawatu Striders HOROWHENUA SUPPORT
Acrow Scaffolding Manawatu Standard 112 Winchester Street, Levin
Armourguard Security Massey University Office Hours: Mon to Fri 9am – 3pm
Audio Progress Ltd Manawatu Home Healthcare T | 06 367 8065 F | 06 367 8057
B & M Electrical Melody’s New World
Ballentynes Fashion Central National Foods
TARARUA SUPPORT
Dannevirke New World Pioneer Mon to Fri 9am-3pm
Big Save Norwood Farm Machinery Centre T | 0800 777 842
Broadway Radiology NZME (Outside these hours 0800 226 237)
Broker Web Risk Services Oroua CWI
Caccia Birch Contract Bridge Club Ozanam House Trust
CWI (Manawatu Federation) Plantworks www.cancernz.org.nz
Ernest Adams Limited Plumbing World
Export Meat Warehouse
Fairy Tale Cakes
PNCC
Public Health Service
Cancer
GJ Gardner Homes Rapid Relief Information Helpline
Higgins Group Ltd Rotary Service Clubs
Hirepool
IPU
Ruapehu Almoners Association
Streamline Mail Services Ltd
0800 226 237
Jacobs Florentine Te Wananga o Aotearoa
Jon Hogan The Celtic Inn
Kiwi Property Management (Plaza) The Order of St John
Fieldair Engineering Turners & Growers
Peter & Vivian Leung The Tribune
Lift your life massage Vautier Pharmacy https://www.facebook.com/#!/
Lions District 202D Wallace Development cancersocietycd?fref=ts
McIntosh Farm Machinery (Cancer Society of NZ Central Districts)
Horowhenua – Winchester House
Tararua Rodders Club Ass. Levin. Manawatu Centre staff::
Brain Langtry Plumber, Levin. Manager: Kate Aplin
Fast Phones, Alarms, Computers, Cameras
Office Administrator: Kate Brooking
Accounts Administrator: Elaine Ireland
Fundraiser: Faye James until 5 July 2018
The Horowhenua, Manawatu and Tararua District Cancer Support Groups have attracted Supportive Care Palmerston North and
fantastic support and sponsorship from many local organisations, businesses and individuals, Feilding: Lewin Raven
thereby enhancing the work of Society Field Officers and Volunteers. Supportive Care Horowhenua: Jennie
We wish to pay tribute to past supporters for their assistance, assistance which has dramatically Wylie
raised the profile of our Support Groups within the community. Your generosity has been Field Officer Tararua: Shirley Walker
incredible and we thank you. Health Promoters: Kerry Hocquard and
Louise Praat
Volunteer Coordinator: Birgit Saunders
Manawatu Executive:
Chair: Dr John Waldon
Minute Secretary: Jenny McKenzie
Executive: Dr Simon Allan, Bill Bly, Kate
McKenzie, Ann Shaw, Jo Anson, Penny
O’Leary, Peter Griffin, Billie Stanley, Robin
Benton, Peter Noble-Campbell
Cancer Society of New Zealand Manawatu Centre Inc.
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