Dry July 2023 funds Chris O'Brien Lifehouse equipment upgrades and cancer centre improvements
The funds are helping Chris O'Brien Lifehouse purchase specialised equipment for Radiation Oncology, new entertainment and kitchen updates for the YouCan Centre, comfort items to make waiting rooms less clinical and support the continuation of the Pet Therapy Program.
The projects and services enable Chris O’Brien Lifehouse to help lessen the impact of cancer on patients and their families by providing the comfort and care needed to support them throughout their cancer journey.
Dry July funds help CoastCanCare continue to offer free wellbeing and recovery programs
Thanks to Dry July 2023 funds, CoastCanCan can continue to offer free wellbeing and recovery programs for cancer patients, their families and carers.
These programs provide psychological, physical and social support. Examples of programs being delivered include meditation, art therapy, weaving, journaling, yoga, tai chi, “Living Well” workshops and physiotherapy classes.
CoastCanCare also acts as a touch point for people in the community requiring assistance with accessing appropriate resources and supports to enable them to recover and thrive following treatment.
Dry July 2023 funds therapeutic music for the patients at Canberra Cancer Centre
The funds raised from Dry July 2023 are helping Canberra Hospital to continue their Therapeutic Harp Service.
This initiative supports patients’ wellbeing by offering relaxation, comfort, and distraction, helping to make a difficult time a little bit easier
Dry July 2023 funds are making a difference for Camden & Campbelltown Hospital
The funds raised from Dry July 2023 are helping Camden & Campbelltown Hospital to undertake projects that create an environment that is less clinical.
This includes the purchase of wall art and a garden refresh to improve the wellbeing and experience of cancer patients.
Bendigo Health continues to provide comfort and support services thanks to Dry July 2023 funds
Dry July funds are supporting The Bendigo Health Gobbé Wellness Centre. The Centre provides journaling workshops, grief therapy sessions, psychology support for cancer patients, oncology massage, reflexology, cancer rehabilitation, yoga, meditation, pet therapy and most importantly a Cancer Wellness Coordinator to connect our patients to the services that best meet their physical and emotional needs
Your Dry July 2023 fundraising is supporting Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre
Dry July funds are helping Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre purchase a video endoscope tower and support the continuation of the Centre's wellness therapies such as art therapy, massage therapy, exercise programs, and group activities within the Wellness Lounge.
Wellness lounges are critical in enabling access to activities and providing a safe and supportive space for patients, carers, family, and friends.
Dry July funds support the McGrath Foundation's mission of ensuring no one misses out on care
Dry July 2023 funds are supporting the McGrath Foundation's mission of ensuring no one goes through breast cancer without the care of a breast care nurse.
McGrath Breast Care Nurses help individuals and their families affected by breast cancer by providing invaluable physical, psychological, and emotional support, from the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment.
Bowel Cancer Australia is expanding its integrated Bowel Care Nurse pilot program thanks to Dry July funds
The program enables more patients to receive dedicated support from a local Bowel Care Nurse.
A Bowel Care Nurse is a registered nurse who has specialist knowledge and experience caring for patients with bowel cancer. Serving as a point of contact for patients and their families as they navigate the health system – providing advice, education, support and direct patient care to the regional communities.
These dedicated Bowel Care Nurses help to improve bowel cancer outcomes in their communities by enabling patients to take a more active role in their bowel care treatment. Making sure patients and their families understand their options and receive the critical support they need – from that initial point of diagnosis all the way through...
Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre continues to provide comfort and support services thanks to Dry July 2023 funds
We're excited to announce that the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead Hospital will be able to fund the following thanks to Dry July 2023 fundraising:
• The purchase of iPads to provide music in bunkers for our patients. Allowing patients to select their own music, helps to reduce anxiety and take their mind off the daily treatment
• Renovations and refurbishment of all outpatient waiting areas
• Replacement of all chemotherapy chairs at the centre
• Installation of artworks
• Purchase of dumbells for the Westmead Hospital X-men 8-week prostate cancer recovery physiotherapy program
• Video interpreting solutions for Westmead Day Suite (Cancer care) to assist linguistically diverse cancer patients with communication to better...