Cairns Couch Ltd

Cairns, Queensland, 4870 Australia

Mission Statement

COUCH exists to improve the health and wellbeing of people living with cancer in Far North Queensland, Australia. We are dedicated to providing integrated cancer care to enhance the quality of life for our clients, their families and friends. This includes directly providing co-ordinated care and support services, navigating the local health and social landscape and being a collaborative partner in community cancer care initiatives.

About This Cause

Cairns Organisation United for Cancer Health - better known as COUCH - is a community focused charity with a mission to improve health care services for Cairns and Far North Queensland residents diagnosed with cancer. Established as an action group in September 2006 by founders Charles and Pip Woodward, COUCH was inspired by Cairns resident Liz Plummer and her inspiring fight for better oncology services in Far North Queensland. The COUCH board and volunteers have been dedicated to that original vision of addressing the imbalance of services and support for people with cancer - and their families - in Far North Queensland compared to those in larger, metropolitan cities. The lack of oncology and cancer support services has caused unnecessary pain and suffering, with Far North Queensland residents often forced to travel to Townsville or Brisbane for treatment. From the moment COUCH was formed in 2006, the groundswell of public support has been overwhelming. In 2009, COUCH achieved its initial objective with the Queensland Government announcing that Cairns would receive radiation oncology services by 2010. The campaigning and fundraising by COUCH resulted in cancer care facilities for Cairns being fast tracked by five years. With radiation treatment being just one step in improving the delivery of local cancer services, COUCH set about realising the vision of Charles and Pip Woodward for a health and wellness centre to be established in Cairns. With significant investment by the Federal Government and the remarkable generosity of local residents, businesses and charities, COUCH opened the $3 million COUCH Wellness Centre on the 17th May 2019. With the original vision of its founders as a guide, COUCH’s mission to raise funds and advocate for better cancer services in Far North Queensland continues.

Cairns Couch Ltd
100-114 Reservoir Rd
Cairns, Queensland 4870
Australia
Phone 610740320820
Unique Identifier 20123878026