About Life Force Foundation

The Life Force Story

Since the first support group was set up in 1993, over the years we at Life Force have had the privilege of witnessing wonderful transformations in people's lives as they are supported to navigate a path through new and difficult terrain. Patients and families find themselves in uncharted territory without a map. So it is important for people to know that they have somewhere to turn to, to support them through the experience at all different stages, to soothe the pain and suffering that come with cancer.

We would like to acknowledge all the generous supporters who have helped us to keep going over the years, whether it be by financial donations or by giving of their time and personal resources to the Foundation.

The Life Force team feel encouraged by that support to continue the valuable and meaningful work they do in helping people deal with the impact of cancer on their lives. Life Force owes much to many people. We thank all the wonderful members of our counselling teams and Life Force therapists and group facilitators for the special love compassion and dedication they bring to their work.

Life Force is all of us, the people who make up our professional counselling teams, our supporters, and of course the cancer patients themselves and their families. Our gratitude and love to the cancer patients who are our inspiration, and who never cease to amaze with their courage, humour, honesty and wisdom.

- Jilly  


About Life Force Foundation

Life Force Foundation offers a community-based holistic recovery model, supporting people on a journey to social and emotional wellbeing. The culture is professional and collaborative, building relationships and supporting partnership development for positive outcomes.

The organisation has a plethora of experience, knowledge and networks over 30+ years. Therefore, Life Force facilitates networking and engagement with a broad range of stakeholders for the benefit of our clients. Cancer is not selective, affecting children, parents, elders and all races in all aspects of life; the disease reaches and also affects friends and families of the cancer patient.

Life Force supports the patients, friends and families. Our support is non-denominational and therefore holds a unique place in the cancer support space. Our support groups meet regularly, to offer a hand to hold as you might go through treatment or deal with legacies left post-treatment, which for some can be extensive and ongoing.

Support is the best description of Life Force for as long as the patient or carer may be in need.  

While non-prescriptive, the organisation has networks and resources such as;

  • strategies for improved service coordination and better access to psychosocial health services in the cancer care community.

Diversity and engagement, collaboration at all levels which can lead to;

  • improved client outcomes
  • long-term health and lifestyle impacts
  • ongoing support networks
  • adjustment to life after cancer