Projects We Fund

Funded projects focus on practical initiatives that make a real difference, whether through patient support programs, comfort items, wellbeing services, or improved treatment environments.


To see the full list of cancer support organisations we fund, please click here.

Explore the projects funded by the Dry July Foundation below.





Helping Our House create a more comfortable stay for patients and carers

The $3,662 raised for Our House during Dry July in 2026 will help make time away from home a little more comfortable for people travelling to Lismore for their cancer treatment.

Smart TVs will be installed in guest rooms with support from the funds raised, helping patients and carers stay connected with loved ones, access entertainment and enjoy greater comfort during extended stays away from home. These upgrades will help reduce isolation and bring a little more normality to a challenging time.

"Thank you for taking part in Dry July for Our House and supporting those who travel to Lismore for medical treatment.

This year, the funds raised will help us upgrade TVs at Our House to Smart TVs, allowing our guests to watch familiar programs and...

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Safer accommodation for patients travelling to Tamworth for treatment

In Dry July 2026, you helped the North West Cancer Centre, Tamworth raise $3,971, which will provide safe, comfortable accommodation for people travelling long distances for cancer treatment.

At Inala House, the purpose-built accommodation facility located alongside the North West Cancer Centre, the funds raised will support bathroom refurbishments. These upgrades will improve comfort, safety and accessibility, helping make time away from home a little easier for patients and carers travelling from across the New England and North West regions.

"Thank you to all the participants who have supported the North West Cancer Centre with the Dry July campaign for 2026.

We are always very grateful for the donations we receive for our centre and our...

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A refreshed wellness space for patients at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre

During the Dry July 2026 Campaign, the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre raised an incredible $22,049 thanks to the support of Dry July participants. This will help create a more welcoming and restorative wellness space for people affected by cancer.

The funds raised will support the refurbishment of the Wellness Centre, transforming it into a contemporary, patient-centred space where patients, families and carers can access supportive care programs in a calm and comfortable environment. The refreshed space will provide a place for comfort, connection and emotional wellbeing throughout the cancer journey.

"To our incredible Dry July community, thank you. Because of your generosity, the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness...

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Improving the treatment experience at Nepean Cancer Centre

Thanks to your support in the 2026 Dry July Campaign, Nepean Cancer Centre raised an amazing $44,892 to create a more welcoming and comfortable environment for people receiving cancer treatment.

New seating and furniture will be added to the Cancer Centre’s waiting area, creating a more spacious, comfortable and accessible environment for patients and their families. A dedicated information space will also make it easier for people to access helpful resources and support services while they’re at the Centre.

"Dry July funding will make a meaningful difference to the experience of patients and families attending our Cancer Care Centre.

The patient waiting area is the first-place people see when they arrive at our centre and is where they...

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Comfort Packs from Mummy’s Wish will support mums and their children

Through Dry July 2026, you helped Mummy’s Wish raise an incredible $50,000, which will provide practical and emotional support to mums with cancer and their children.

Mummy’s Wish Comfort Packs will be produced and distributed with support from the funds raised. Each pack includes a recordable Comfort Bear and age-appropriate storybooks to help children understand and cope with their mum’s cancer diagnosis and treatment.

These packs will help reduce anxiety, strengthen family resilience and give mums peace of mind so they can focus on what matters most — being a mum.

"Mums who have been diagnosed with cancer often tell us their biggest fears are about how they’ll tell their children, or whether their children will be OK.

That’s what makes...

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Expanding trusted melanoma education through Melanoma Patients Australia

In the 2026 Dry July campaign, Melanoma Patients Australia raised a fantastic $38,693 thanks to the support of Dry July participants. This will help provide trusted education and support to people affected by melanoma across Australia.

The National Melanoma Patient Education Program will be supported through the funds raised, providing free and accessible information from diagnosis through treatment, survivorship and end-of-life care. Developed alongside healthcare professionals and people with lived experience, these resources will help patients and families make informed decisions and navigate their care with greater confidence.

"Every day, Melanoma Patients Australia hears from people who are searching for clear, trusted information...

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Patient Support Packs from the Mark Hughes Foundation will reach more families

Together in Dry July 2026, you helped the Mark Hughes Foundation raise an incredible $85,968, which will provide practical information and support to people diagnosed with brain cancer across Australia.

The MHF Patient Support Pack program, including the Survivorship Diary, will be supported through the funds raised. These resources will provide trusted information, practical guidance and a way for patients to track their treatment journey, helping ensure people diagnosed with brain cancer can access meaningful support wherever they live.

"Thanks to the incredible support of Dry July participants, we’re able to continue expanding our Patient Pack program, ensuring more people diagnosed with brain cancer receive practical support and...

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Lymphoma Australia will provide specialist nurse support through every stage of care

Thanks to your support Lymphoma Australia raised an amazing $43,714 in the Dry July 2026 campaign, which will go towards providing expert care and support to people affected by lymphoma across Australia.

Lymphoma Australia’s Specialist Lymphoma Care Nurses will be supported through these funds raised, helping provide personalised guidance, emotional support and expert advice throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery. The funds raised will also help deliver the nationwide helpline, online education, support groups and face-to-face information sessions, ensuring support is available wherever people live.

"Thank you for choosing to go dry this July and supporting Lymphoma Australia. Navigating the complexities of lymphoma can be so...

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Connecting more people with Lung Foundation Australia’s specialist support

Through Dry July 2026, you helped Lung Foundation Australia raise an incredible $63,494, which will provide free, expert support and information to people affected by lung cancer.

Through the Lung Health Helpline, these funds raised will help connect patients, families and carers with experienced Lung Cancer Support Nurses and Social Workers. With access to practical guidance, emotional support and evidence-based information, more people will be supported to navigate diagnosis and treatment with greater confidence and feel less alone.

"A lung cancer diagnosis can leave people and their families feeling overwhelmed, frightened and unsure where to turn. Thanks to the generosity of Dry July participants and donors, we’re able to be there...

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