WCS Activities & Events
Pamper Days, Exercise classes, coffee meet ups, lunches, activities, and any webcasts etc that relates to our group.

Some of Our Events
PAMPER DAYS
WCS-gc There are a few different pamper days we have become aware of, and these are posted on the live calendar with the link to register. They are also listed as an EVENT on our Facebook page.
ADVOCACY
WCS-gc We attend various conferences, summits, expos in relevant fields to learn and to have a voice. We do petitions, lobby and through my Consumer rep duties bring up issues needing to be fixed.
CARE PACKS
WCS-gc We were donated 1000 brown paper bags, so we do craft sessions where we decorate, paint, and make those bags look really nice. We have a packing session where a group help pack 25 or so at a time.
PORT / SEATBELT CUSHIONS
WCS-gc Members come together for a sewing social day to cut out, sew, & stuff them. Sometimes other charities sew some for us when we need them asap. Some members sew them at home.
PONCHOS
WCS-gc We deliver the poncho the day before member due for surgery at Robina or private hospital or the member picks up a poncho from one of the members near them.
WIGS & HEADWEAR
WCS-gc One of our lovelies holds the wigs and headwear and brings some to pamper days and events or meets up with lovelies to FIT the suitable wig and or headwear. She washes the wigs etc.

Pamper Days:
There are a few different pamper days we post on our interactive calendar with the link to register. SOME are also listed as an EVENT on our Facebook page. We invite you to register and go along with some members of our tribe where possible.
We are very proud to say that Look Good Feel Better workshops are now located at our HAVEN at Nerang each alternate month. If you haven’t attended one of these workshops, register now as they not only show you how to do the skin care and make up but also gift the products you use to you.
click on the links below for more info
Beauties Feeling Fabulous Look Good Feel Better workshops
Lotus -Nerang Lotus – Burleigh Waters

Care Packs.
Thanks to a generous donation of 1,000 brown paper bags, we hold craft sessions where we decorate, paint, and personalize the bags to make them special and beautiful. During our packing sessions, the group comes together to pack around 25 bags at a time.
We have received some donated items and purchase most of the contents, including sleep masks, fans, cooling towels, tissues, hand sanitiser, candles, journals with pens, mandala colouring books, and sets with colored pencils and a sharpener in a handmade cloth envelope. We also include a stress-relief squishy ball, non-slip socks, and non-chemical toiletries. Additionally, we add a hand crocheted “Heart Hug” or “Worry Worm” along with its poem in a small bag, and sometimes include other donated items.
These Care Packs are distributed by our “Visiting Fairies,” a group of members who stay in touch via a chat group. When we hear of a member in need, such as those at GCUH on Tuesdays, we message the group to see who is available to visit. Those who can, offer to deliver the Care Pack in person, spreading kindness and support. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.

Port/Seatbelt Cushions, Chemo Bags & Cold Cap Headbands
Our members come together for sewing and social days to create essential items like port cushions, chemo bags, and headbands for cold cap therapy. When there’s urgent demand, other charities also pitch in, and some members sew from home. These handmade items are delivered to chemo treatment centres, including GCUH, GC Private, Pindara, John Flynn, Icon Southport, and Tweed Hospital, ensuring patients have the comfort they need.

Advocacy:
We attend various conferences, summits, and expos within relevant fields to gather valuable information that we can share, as well as to ensure our voices are heard. Through petitions, lobbying, and my role as a Consumer Representative, I address issues that need attention. We’ve also encouraged several members to join Consumer Advisory Groups and similar forums, so our voices are present in multiple areas.
A few of us have undergone training to gain official recognition of our Support Group by the Cancer Council NSW – Training Sector.
Our group has grown rapidly, and at 74, Sandra never imagined we would reach this point. As a result, we are continuously strengthening and developing the foundation of the group. With the help of the wonderful women who give their time and energy, we are making progress, though it’s a work in progress.
We are always looking for more volunteers to help in various areas, especially since opening the HAVEN. If you can commit to 3 hours once a week or fortnight, we’d love your support on our volunteer member roster, where you can welcome members. We also need “fairies” to visit members in the hospital, deliver care packs, sew or stuff port cushions, decorate and pack care packs, assist with event set-up and pack-down, act as an Assistant Local Coordinator, or become a buddy for someone in the local area. With over 850 members, we need many hands to make light work.
As Helen Keller said, “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.”

Ponchos:
We deliver the ponchos donated by Beauties Feeling Fabulous
the day before member is due for surgery at Robina, Tweed or private hospital or the member picks up a poncho from one of the members our tribe near them.




Wigs & Headwear :
At the Haven, we offer an extensive collection of over 90 wigs, caps with wig hair, scarves, beanies, turbans, wraps, and other headwear— all available free of charge to our members. Our skilled hairdressers take care of the wigs, washing, trimming, and conditioning them to ensure they look and feel their best.
Feel free to visit the Haven, where you can browse and try on any of our wigs, caps, or headwear, all of which are free for you to take home. You can swap them as often as you like! We also offer glamorous headwear for those special occasions, such as weddings, birthdays, and parties— moments that are still worth celebrating, no matter your cancer journey.