Thanks to the fundraising by Dry July 2025 participants, Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital will purchase assistive equipment for haematology patients receiving treatment in Ward 5C.

"Thanks to your wonderful fundraising efforts, Ward 5C (Haematology) is now equipped with new vital assistive equipment that helps us better meet the unique needs of our patients - easing pain, preventing pressure injuries, and promoting independence.

Your contributions have also enabled the purchase of post-operative surgical bras for women recovering from breast cancer and reconstructive surgery. These garments play an important role in healing and comfort, helping reduce complications and supporting recovery with dignity.

Your kindness and generosity have directly enhanced the comfort, well-being, and quality of life of our patients, and for that, we are deeply grateful. Your generous support has made a lasting difference."

- Roslyn Everingham, General Manager, Calvary Mater Newcastle

Ward 5C is a 18-22 bed ward for haematology patients covering a large geographical area of the Greater Newcastle region. The patients cared for on Ward 5C continue to have increasingly complicated needs. Having access to appropriate and specialised equipment greatly assists with their quality of life, reducing the impact of their disease-related symptoms, treatment side-effects, comorbidities and psychosocial factors."