Who we are
Founded in 2001 by clinical haematologist Dr David Joske, Solaris Cancer Care is a self-funded Western Australian not-for-profit organisation that provides free supportive services to adults affected by cancer, their carers and their family.
Our evidence-based approach helps people feel informed, empowered and supported through all stages of cancer.
The generosity of donors, sponsors, and our team of over 200 volunteers has enabled us to be there for people impacted by cancer like Emma during their time of need.
Everyone deserves access to free support, and we would like to continue being there for people across Western Australia.
We want to continue being a support network for people to lean on during hard times.
We want to provide free accessible support services for the next 20 years to come.
But we can’t do it without your support.
Thanks to your support we have raised
There is still plenty of time to donate and make a difference.
Our services
We provide information and supportive services to adults affected by cancer, their carers and family in a range of ways such as:
Counselling and support groups
Complementary therapies provided by qualified volunteers
Individual and group wellness activity sessions
Courses and workshops
Drop in centres for clients to relax between treatments
$1.8 MILLION
worth of healthcare in free supportive services delivered in 2022
9,000+
hours of volunteering dedicated to supporting those living with cancer in 2022.
12,000 SERVICES
delivered in 2022 despite 2 of our hospital centres faced with COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions for most of the year
26 PEER-REVIEWED
articles contributing to the study of complementary therapies
Client stories
Why support us?
We provide free support to families living with cancer in our community. We all know someone who has been touched by cancer – it could be a coworker, an employee or even a family member. Let us be part of your engagement strategy.
Our service delivery is based on data and research, and we provide safe, coordinated and evidence-based care. You will be supporting an organisation that continuously reviews services to ensure it supports latest evidence and prioritises the safety of all clients, volunteers and staff.
People can access our support during all stages of cancer, from diagnosis, active and post-treatment, recovery, palliative care and bereavement. We are a support network for our clients, and by supporting us you are providing them with a community for them to lean on when they need it most.
The support we have provided for over 20 years positively impacted the lives of people affected by cancer, as reflected in our recent 2023 Client Feedback Survey where clients viewed our Solaris centres as caring, calming, supportive and welcoming.
Every dollar has always counted for Solaris, but never more so than now.
$450 allows six clients to attend a Carer’s Course
$1,000 provides 10 counselling sessions for a client
$4,000 contributes to running one centre for a week
Your support of:
$10,000
funds five participants to attend our weekly support group for one year
$20,000
funds a counsellor for one day a week for a year
$200,000
totally funds a centre for a year (naming rights on the table)
Your support will be acknowledged through our marketing channels, such as:
- Monthly e-newsletter that goes out to over 8,000 West Australians
- Social media channels including LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram
- Promotion on our website
- Your company’s logo included in our program booklet, course promotion and flyers available at each centre and online
Recognition of your company’s contribution can be discussed with our CEO.
By funding us, you have the ability to use your sponsorship of Solaris Cancer Care in any of your Marketing or Corporate Social Responsibility/ESG material.
You can help someone affected by cancer get free access to much-needed support and care.
Help us continue our story.
