The Myeloma Australia Information and Support Groups are run in-person, online via teams or hybrid (a combination of in-person and online). Please see our calendar of events for details about your local groups and how to participate.
Please familiarise yourself with our Information and Support Group Agreement which details expectations of the group to ensure it is a safe and supportive space.

Myeloma Australia’s Information and Support Groups are informal gatherings for people living with myeloma, their family and friends. These meetings provide a safe space to meet other members of the myeloma community to share their experiences of living with myeloma, and to learn from various guest speakers from a health management and practical perspective.

If you would like to enquire about your nearest support group or starting a new support group please contact nurses@myeloma.org.au or call the Telephone Support Line 1800 693 566.

National Online Partners and Carers Group

A group for people who are supporting someone living with myeloma. We ask that only partners and carers attend to ensure information shared remains relevant to the vital role of the carer.

Contact: Specialist Myeloma Nurse Lucy Murphy
E:lucy.murphy@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9968 5478 or 1800 693 566

Held every month 

Click here to see calendar for meeting dates. 

National Online Younger Persons Group

A group for those who are diagnosed with myeloma who want to connect with others and receive information about living with myeloma as a younger person who may be still working, have young families or different goals in life to those diagnosed in their later years.

Contact: Cath Bowley
Ph: 03 9967 4278 or 1800 693 566
Email: cath.bowley@myeloma.org.au

Please see the events calendar for more details

Click here to see calendar for meeting dates.

National Online Smouldering Myeloma Group

A group for those who are diagnosed with smouldering myeloma who want to connect with others and receive information specific to smouldering myeloma. Partners and carers are welcome to attend.

Contact:
Jo Gardiner
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566
Email: Jo.Gardiner@myeloma.org.au
Kylie Page
Ph: (03) 9970 0501 or 1800 693 566
Email: Kylie.Page@myeloma.org.au

Please see the events calendar for more details

Click here to see calendar for meeting dates.

National Online Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Group

This group is specifically designed for patients who are scheduled for, or who may be heading towards a stem cell transplant in the near future. Patients, carers and families all welcome.

Contact: Jonah Hanlon
Ph: (03) 9970 0505 or 1800 693 566
Email: Jonah.Hanlon@myeloma.org.au

Please see the events calendar for more details

Click here to see calendar for meeting dates.

National Telephone Support Group

Facilitated by Cancer Council NSW and Myeloma Australia
Teleconferences are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month (excluding public holidays)
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm (AEST)
Contact: To register – Cancer Council NSW
Ph: 1300 755 632
Email: tsg@nswcc.org.au

Click here to see calendar for meeting dates.

WHERE

Canberra

Yarralumla Gallery and Brasserie
36 Robert Boden Grove, CANBERRA

CONTACT

NSW Specialist Myeloma Nurse

Cath Bowley
E: cath.bowley@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 03 9967 4278 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

 Central Coast

The venue of this group varies please see our events calendar or contact our myeloma specialist nurse

CONTACT

NSW Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Cath Bowley
E: cath.bowley@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 03 9967 4278 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Coffs Harbour

The Secret Garden Cafe at Garden Mania 19 Lindsays Road BOAMBEE

CONTACT

NSW Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Cath Bowley
E: cath.bowley@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 03 9967 4278 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Mid North Coast
Forster / Taree / Port Macquarie

WHEN

The frequency and venue of this group varies, please see our events calendar or contact our myeloma specialist nurse.

Click here to see calendar for meeting dates.

CONTACT

NSW Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Cath Bowley
E: cath.bowley@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 03 9967 4278 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

South Western Sydney

TBC

CONTACT

NSW Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Diana Yun
E: diana.yun@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 03 9967 4278 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Nepean

Penrith City Library
Peter Goodfellow Theatrette
601 High St
PENRITH
NSW 2750

CONTACT

NSW Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Carmen Zotz-Nikolai
Ph: 03 9428 7444 OR 1800 693 566
E: carmen.zotz@myeloma.org.au

WHERE

Newcastle

Private residence
17 Ridgeway Road, New Lambton Heights

CONTACT

NSW Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Cath Bowley
E: cath.bowley@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 03 9967 4278 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Northern Sydney

Sydney Adventist Hospital Cancer Centre Jacaranda Lodge
185 Fox Valley Road WAHROONGA NSW 2076

CONTACT

NSW Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Carmen Zotz-Nikolai
E: carmen.zotz@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 03 9968 5475 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Orange Regional

WHEN

The frequency and venue of this group varies, please see our events calendar or contact our myeloma specialist nurse.

Click here to see calendar for meeting dates.

CONTACT

NSW Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Cath Bowley
E: cath.bowley@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 03 9967 4278 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

NSW/ACT Online Cuppa & Chat

Online via Teams

CONTACT

NSW Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Cath Bowley
E: cath.bowley@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 03 9967 4278 or 1800 693 566

NSW Specialist Myeloma Nurse

Carmen Zotz-Nikolai
Ph: 03 9428 7444 OR 1800 693 566
E: carmen.zotz@myeloma.org.au

WHERE

RPAH

Online via Teams

CONTACT

Tracy King
Ph: (02) 9515 7310 or (02) 9515 6111 pager 87524
E: tracy.King1@health.nsw.gov.au

 

NSW Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Carmen Zotz-Nikolai
Ph: 03 9428 7444 OR 1800 693 566
E: carmen.zotz@myeloma.org.au

WHERE

Shoalhaven

Bomaderry Bowling Club
154 Meroo Road BOMADERRY

CONTACT

NSW Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Cath Bowley
E: cath.bowley@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 03 9967 4278 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Tamworth

WHEN

The frequency of this group varies, please see our events calendar or contact our myeloma specialist nurse.

Click here to see calendar for meeting dates.

CONTACT

NSW Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Cath Bowley
E: cath.bowley@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 03 9967 4278 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Western Sydney

Wenty Leagues Club Cafe
50 Smith St WENTWORTHVILLE  

 

CONTACT

NSW Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Diana Yun
E: diana.yun@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 03 9967 4278 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Darwin

Casuarina Library
17 Bradshaw Terrace
CASUARINA NT 0810

WHEN

The frequency of this group varies, please see our events calendar or contact our myeloma specialist nurse.

Click here to see calendar for meeting dates.

CONTACT

SA Specialist Myeloma Nurses:

Jo Gardiner
E: Jo.Gardiner@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

Kylie Page
E: Kylie.Page@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9970 0501 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Gold Coast

Burleigh Leagues Club
80 Pacific Avenue, Miami QLD 4220

CONTACT

QLD Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Peta Parter
E: peta.parter@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9970 0504 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Inner North

Broncos Leagues Club
98 Fulcher Rd
RED HILL QLD 4059

CONTACT

QLD Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Peta Parter
E: peta.parter@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9970 0504 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Redcliffe

Redcliffe RSL
Irene Street Redcliffe 4020

CONTACT

QLD Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Jonah Hanlon
E: jonah.hanlon@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03B) 9970 0505 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

QLD Statewide Cuppa and Chat

Via Teams

CONTACT

QLD Specialist Myeloma Nurses
Peta Parter
E: peta.parter@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9970 0504 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Inner Brisbane Walk & Talk

Southbank Piazza
South Bank Parklands, 410 Stanley St
SOUTH BRISBANE QLD

WHEN

Monthly

This group is volunteer led – so RSVPs are essential. See event calendar for more information as well as discounted parking information.

Click here to see calendar for meeting dates.

CONTACT

Tash Clarke
E: natasha.clarke@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9968 5474 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Toowoomba

Jenny Black Cancer Centre
233 North St
WILSONTON HEIGHTS QLD 4350

CONTACT

QLD Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Jonah Hanlon
E: jonah.hanlon@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9970 0505 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Sunshine Coast

Bloomhill Cancer Centre
58 Ballinger Rd
BUDERIM QLD 4556

CONTACT

QLD Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Jonah Hanlon
E: jonah.hanlon@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 03 9970 0505 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Central Adelaide

Cancer Council SA
Meeting room, ground floor
202 Greenhill Road
Eastwood SA 5063

click here for map

CONTACT

SA Specialist Myeloma Nurses:
Jo Gardiner
E: Jo.Gardiner@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

Kylie Page
E: Kylie.Page@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9970 0501 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Fleurieu (South Coast)

Goolwa Church of Christ
Cnr Porter & Wildman Streets
GOOLWA SA 5214

Click here for map

CONTACT

SA Specialist Myeloma Nurses:
Jo Gardiner
E: Jo.Gardiner@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

Kylie Page
E: Kylie.Page@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9970 0501 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Southern Adelaide

Club Marion
Hills Room (East or West)
262 Sturt Rd
Marion SA 5043

click here for map

Onsite parking and lift access available

CONTACT

SA Specialist Myeloma Nurses:
Jo Gardiner
E: Jo.Gardiner@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

Kylie Page
E: Kylie.Page@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9970 0501 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Mid North

Kapunda Council Chambers
93 Main St
KAPUNDA

Click here for map

CONTACT

Group Coordinator:
Dave Lomman
E: davrosl20@bigpond.com

SA Specialist Myeloma Nurses:
Jo Gardiner
E: Jo.Gardiner@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

Kylie Page
E: Kylie.Page@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9970 0501 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

South East

Katnook Estate (The Stable)
Riddoch Highway (6 km North of Penola)
COONAWARRA SA 5263

click here for map

CONTACT

Group Coordinator:
Merridy Thorpe
E: clearview4@bigpond.com
Ph: 0400 586 254

SA Specialist Myeloma Nurses:
Jo Gardiner
E: Jo.Gardiner@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 1800 693 566

Kylie Page
E: Kylie.Page@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 1800 693 566

WHERE

Upper Spencer Gulf

TBA

CONTACT

Group coordinators:
Bruce Brown
E: BBrown@wga.com.au

Cheryl Boles
E: Cherylanneboles@gmail.com

SA Specialist Myeloma Nurses:
Jo Gardiner
E: Jo.Gardiner@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 1800 693 566

Kylie Page
E: Kylie.Page@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 1800 693 566

WHERE

Launceston

Cancer Council
Northern Cancer Support Centre
69-71 Howick Street
LAUNCESTON 7250

CONTACT

TAS Specialist Myeloma Nurse:
Rachel Cooper
E: Rachel.cooper@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9970 0503 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Devonport

Cancer Council
North West Support Centre
Suite 2/45 Best Street DEVONPORT TAS 7310

CONTACT

TAS Specialist Myeloma Nurse:
Rachel Cooper
E: Rachel.cooper@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9970 0503 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Burnie

Burnie Library
30 Alexander Street
BURNIE TAS 7320

CONTACT

TAS Specialist Myeloma Nurse:
Rachel Cooper
E: Rachel.cooper@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9970 0503 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Southern TAS

Cancer Council
Southern Cancer Support Centre
15 Princes Street
SANDY BAY TAS 7005

CONTACT

TAS Specialist Myeloma Nurse:
Rachel Cooper
E: Rachel.cooper@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 1800 693 566

WHERE

TAS Statewide Cuppa & Chat

Online via Teams

CONTACT

TAS Specialist Myeloma Nurse:
Rachel Cooper
E: Rachel.cooper@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 1800 693 566

WHERE

Albury Wodonga/Wangaratta

Venue alternates between Wodonga and Wangaratta

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurses
Catherine Strickland
E: Catherine.strickland@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

Danielle Hovey
E: Danielle.Hovey@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9968 5479 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Bairnsdale

The venue of this group varies please see our events calendar or contact our myeloma specialist nurse

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Catherine Strickland
E: Catherine.strickland@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Ballarat

BRICC Wellness Centre
1 Drummond St
NORTH BALLARAT VIC 3350 

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Danielle Hovey
E: Danielle.Hovey@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9968 5479 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Bass Coast

The venue of this group varies please see our events calendar or contact our myeloma specialist nurse

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Catherine Strickland
E: Catherine.strickland@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Beaumaris

Beaumaris Theatre
82 Wells Rd
BEAUMARIS 3193

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Catherine Strickland
E: Catherine.strickland@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Bendigo

Bendigo Cancer Centre, Ground Floor
Bendigo Health, 62 Lucan St
BENDIGO 3550

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Danielle Hovey
E: Danielle.Hovey@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9968 5479 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Berwick

Edrington Park Retirement Village
6 Melville Park Drive
BERWICK VIC 3806

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Catherine Strickland
E: Catherine.strickland@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Geelong

Waurn Ponds Hotel
1154 Princes Hwy
WAURN PONDS VIC 3216

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Danielle Hovey
E: Danielle.Hovey@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9968 5479 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Horsham

Wimmera Cancer Centre, Wellness Meeting Room
7-9 Robinson St
HORSHAM 3400

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Danielle Hovey
E: Danielle.Hovey@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9968 5479 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Metro Melbourne

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Wellness Centre, level 1
305 Grattan St
MELBOURNE 3000

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Catherine Strickland
E: Catherine.strickland@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Mildura

Mildura Icon Centre
3 Healthscope Court MILDURA 3500

WHEN

The frequency of this group varies, please see our events calendar or contact our myeloma specialist nurse.

Click here to see calendar for meeting dates.

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurses
Catherine Strickland
E: Catherine.strickland@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

Danielle Hovey
E: Danielle.Hovey@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9968 5479 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Community House
Bunjil room
3/91 Wilsons Road
MORNINGTON VIC 3931

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Catherine Strickland
E: Catherine.strickland@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Shepparton

Mooroopna Golf Club
2 Fairway Drive
MOOROOPNA 3629

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurses
Catherine Strickland
E: Catherine.strickland@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

Danielle Hovey
E: Danielle.Hovey@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9968 5479 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Traralgon/Warragul

The venue of this group varies please see our events calendar or contact our myeloma specialist nurse

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurses
Catherine Strickland
E: Catherine.strickland@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

Danielle Hovey
E: Danielle.Hovey@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9968 5479 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Warrnambool

Sinclair Wilson
257 Timor St
WARRNAMBOOL 3280

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurses
Rachel Lochrin
E: Rachel.Lochrin@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 03 9967 4279 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

Yarra Ranges

Healesville Library
110 River Street
HEALSVILLE 3777

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Catherine Strickland
E: Catherine.strickland@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

VIC Statewide Cuppa & Chat

Online via Teams

CONTACT

VIC Specialist Myeloma Nurses
Catherine Strickland
E: Catherine.strickland@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9428 7444 or 1800 693 566

Danielle Hovey
E: Danielle.Hovey@myeloma.org.au
Ph: (03) 9968 5479 or 1800 693 566

WHERE

North Metro

Wanneroo Library & Cultural Centre
Meeting Room 1
Ground Floor
3 Rocca Way
WANNEROO WA 6065

CONTACT

WA Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Sharni Dickenson
E:  sharni.dickenson@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 1800 693 566

WHERE

Perth Hills

Zig Zag Cultural Centre
Meeting Room
50 Railway Road
KALAMUNDA WA 6067

CONTACT

WA Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Sharni Dickenson
E: sharni.dickenson@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 1800 693 566

WHERE

South Metro

Gary Holland Community Centre
19 Kent Street
ROCKINGHAM WA 6168

CONTACT

WA Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Sharni Dickenson
E: sharni.dickenson@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 1800 693 566

WHERE

South West

Busselton Community Resource Centre
21 Camilleri St
BUSSELTON WA 6280

CONTACT

WA Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Lucy Murphy
E: lucy.murphy@myeloma.org.au
Ph:1800 693 566

WHERE

Central Perth

Solaris Hall
80 Railway Road
COTTESLOE WA
6011

CONTACT

WA Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Lucy Murphy
E: lucy.murphy@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 1800 693 566

WHERE

Albany

Great Southern Hub- Cancer Council
47-61 Grey Street East
ALBANY WA 6330

CONTACT

WA Specialist Myeloma Nurse
Lucy Murphy
E: lucy.murphy@myeloma.org.au
Ph: 1800 693 566

WHERE

Geraldton

TBC

CONTACT

TBC

WHERE

Patient/Carer Seminars

WHEN

We run seminars throughout the year

Click here to see calendar for meeting dates.

CONTACT

Contact your local WA Myeloma Specialist Nurse

Support Line

Do you have a question about myeloma or would like to chat to a specialist myeloma nurse? Please call our toll free Support Line.

1800 MYELOMA (1800 693 566)

Monday to Friday 9.00 am—5.00 pm AEST