Welcome to Look Good Feel Better

Navigating cancer can be as daunting emotionally and mentally as it is to physically deal with prognosis and treatment. Which is why Look Good Feel Better provides a range of free sessions, for anyone with any cancer at any stage. It is time away from the world of diagnosis, treatment and recovery, to help you navigate cancer with confidence, feel stronger and live better

For patients

Our wellbeing programme features skincare and make-up classes throughout New Zealand, to online sessions including chair yoga and gentle Pilates, on-demand refresher videos, expert Q&As and podcasts. You can join as many classes as you need, and don’t need to have lost your hair or be in active treatment

Find out more

Get advice

Want more information? We work with a range of cancer organisations and support services, we proudly share stories of patients who have taken part in a class or session to offer their feedback and advice – and we can answer some of those frequently asked questions too

Find out more

Ways to help

Be it giving your time, making a donation, telling others about our vital services, or being involved in our fundraising events – your support helps ensure we can offer our programme free. There is also a range of ways to help others navigate cancer with confidence

Find out more

How Look Good Feel Better can help you

Community support

Community support

Participate with others who know what you’re going through

Practical help

Practical help

The programme provides tips and tools as you navigate cancer

Expert advice

Expert advice

From patient experiences to professionals’ recommendations

24/7 access

24/7 access

Online videos & podcasts available from anywhere, at anytime

Within our programme we have a range of services available to access anywhere and at anytime.

Our wellbeing programme ranges from our signature skincare and make-up class held in more than 40 community centres throughout New Zealand, through to online sessions such as chair yoga or gentle Pilates, and on-demand refresher videos, expert Q&As and podcasts. You are welcome to join as many classes as you need, however we are only able to provide one Confidence Kit per year to ensure enough for everyone.

Signature skincare and make-up classes

Held in more than 40 community centres across New Zealand, the skincare and make-up classes help you manage the impact of treatment. The two-hour sessions include easy-to-follow make-up techniques and participants receive a Confidence Kit of donated skincare and cosmetics.

Online classes

The virtual video sessions are held via Zoom – with a programme of weekly, monthly and bi-monthly classes for skin, hair, body and mind – where you join from the comfort of your own home. The sessions usually have six to ten people in a relaxed environment.

Expert Q&A sessions

Packed with useful advice and real-life experiences, these monthly online Q&A sessions provide insights and expertise from a wide range of people. This may include someone in healthcare, or a professional whose experience is applicable to someone with cancer or their loved ones.

On-demand videos

This library of short videos are available any time, and include topics such as how to find calm through breathing, how to look after your skin during treatment, how to deal with neuropathy, how to care for your wig and how to tie a scarf hat.

Podcasts

Cancer Conversations is the series you hoped to never need. Journalist and cancer survivor Helen King chats with patients about their experiences, and experts give insights on navigating cancer. They include coping with emotions, navigating life and work post-cancer and styling for confidence.

butterflies

Fundraising

You can truly make a difference to our programme by allowing us to provide free Feel Better Classes in your community.
Find out how

See our participants stories arrow-right

readread

Before my diagnosis, I was a strong, independent woman who was working in advertising, a power-dressing powerhouse. I was a role model to Lola, my daughter. Lola and I explored Auckland, went to the theatre, we were all we needed. Then a year ago to this very day, I was ... Read the story

See our participants stories arrow-right

"LGFB helped me find the old Sarah. It helped me see her in the mirror, the Sarah I knew. It’s helped me face what I’m going through, it’s helped me reconnect with me as a person rather than me the cancer victim."

Sarah, LGFB participant

instagram Follow Follow us on Instagram

 

Sign up to our newsletter

Want to be updated about Look Good Feel Better’s programmes, news and events?