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At the Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation (PINC & STEEL), we have a nationwide network of experienced Cancer Rehab Physiotherapists ready to support your patients. Our simplified referral process ensures they’re connected quickly with the right care — making it easy for both healthcare professionals and patients to access the support they need.
Anyone with any cancer type, at any stage, can be referred and will be connected with a certified cancer rehabilitation physiotherapist - without long wait times.
A medical referral plays a vital role in ensuring access to care does not depend on a person’s ability to advocate for themselves.
Patients experiencing issues affecting their physical function, wellbeing, or quality of life can benefit from our support, including the following:
Physical Concerns:
Functional Challenges:
Daily Life Impact:
Other Issues:
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Referring is easy:
Pathway 1: Rehab Access - Universal service pathway:
Pathway 2: Foundation Financial Assistance - Targeted charitable support:
Targeted support to help cover the cost of care for those who need it most. Financial Assistance is not automatic and is subject to referral and eligibility criteria.
To be eligible for Foundation Financial Aid for individual sessions, patients must meet all of the following:
1. Diagnosis
2. Receiving or has received one of the following:
3. At risk of functional decline, such as:
4. Access
5. Referral requirement
Referral must be submitted by a medical professional using the Foundations online referral form.
What is Not Funded
To ensure sustainability and avoid duplication of public services, funding does not support:
What Happens Next?
Every patient starts with an initial assessment – during this session, an Oncology Physiotherapist will:
Assess the patient’s needs, goals, and treatment impact
Create a personalised self-management plan
Recommend the most appropriate rehabilitation pathway
If additional support is needed, the physio can apply for further funded sessions on the patient’s behalf. Our small group rehabilitation programmes are also fully funded.
PINC & STEEL services are available nationwide — from Northland to Southland — through our network of certified Cancer Rehab Physiotherapists.
For patients in rural or remote areas, or those facing travel challenges, we also offer online sessions to ensure access to support no matter where they live.
Our services can support patients during or after treatment. Many benefit from starting rehab while still undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy or hormone therapy to manage:
Many of our certified PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehab Physios have additional qualifications in pelvic health or lymphoedema management. If this support is requested in a referral, our Patient Navigator will ensure the patient is connected with the most appropriate physiotherapist in their region. Funding for Lymphoedema Management is not provided.
Schedules vary by provider and location. After referral, our Patient Navigator will guide the patient to local and/or online options that best suit their needs.
All group classes are fully funded.
You can request a clinic brochure by emailing: info@pincandsteel.com
Explore the evidence behind our programmes and outcomes here:
PINC & STEEL Research
If you're a physiotherapist interested in delivering cancer rehabilitation, we’d love to hear from you. Our PINC & STEEL International Education Academy provides specialist training and support to help you confidently deliver evidence-based rehabilitation across all tumour streams.