Thanks to your support during Dry July 2025
Thanks to the support of Dry July, Ovarian Cancer Australia has continued to provide free, specialist support to women and families affected by ovarian cancer.
Over the last year, OCA’s national helpline received more than 1,050 calls from women and families seeking information, emotional support and guidance. We delivered 587 free specialist psychology and counselling sessions.
This support is meeting real and urgent need. People reach out for help for many reasons including adjusting to a diagnosis or recurrence, managing anxiety, sleep difficulties and fatigue, and coping with fear of cancer returning and uncertainty about the future.
Women tell us the emotional impact of ovarian cancer can be just as challenging as the physical effects,...
Your support in 2025 helped Mummy's Wish provide care and bears!
When a mum is diagnosed with cancer, it can become even more important for her to have quality time with her family.
That’s where the practical support from Mummy’s Wish comes in, relieving some of the day-to-day burden for mums so they can focus on what’s really important.
Our support includes:
• Comfort bears for children, with a recordable heart for mums to leave a special message, for the times they cannot be together
• Books to start conversations about cancer and help children understand what’s happening
• Tailored, practical support to give mums more time for what matters most.
Mum-of-two, Erin, received two bears for her children, and they often read books from Mummy’s Wish together. She describes them as “beautiful memories my...
Dry July Driving Better Cancer Care and Facilities for Patients and Carers at CPMCC
Through 12 years of participation in the Dry July campaign, CPMCC at Westmead Hospital has raised significant funds to support cancer service and facility improvements, enhancing the experience of patients and their carers throughout their cancer journey.
Thanks to this ongoing support, we’ve been able to deliver a wide range of impactful projects across our service, including:
• Purchase of Aboriginal Artwork to display in the Cancer service reception area
• Floral arrangements display in Radiation Oncology and cancer service main foyer
• Purchase of 4 x dressing trolleys for the delivery of chemotherapy treatment • Patient monitoring and measurement equipment for Brachytherapy Bunker and Linacs
• Mobile Personal Protective Equipment...
Expanded Specialist Lymphoma Support thanks to Dry July
Thanks to support from Dry July in 2025 and our community, Lymphoma Australia has been able to expand our Specialist Lymphoma Care Nurse team, welcoming Emily to provide vital support to patients across the country.
With over 10 years’ experience in haematology and lymphoma clinical trials, Emily brings expert knowledge and compassionate care to every patient she supports. She helps individuals and their families understand their diagnosis, navigate treatment options, and feel supported at every stage of their journey.
Lymphoma is increasingly common, with around 7,900 Australians diagnosed each year, which is roughly 21 new cases every day. Emily is helping bridge gaps in access to care, ensuring more people receive specialist lymphoma...
More than $47,000 raised in 2025 by Dry July supporters
Thanks to the incredible generosity of Dry July supporters, more than $47,000 raised in 2025 has continued to make a meaningful difference for Australians impacted by lung cancer.
These funds have directly supported Lung Foundation Australia’s Lung Health Helpline, ensuring people can access free, personalised support when they need it most. Over the past year, our Lung Cancer Information and Support team have assisted 474 individuals through 1,071 lung cancer-related interactions, providing trusted guidance, emotional support, and practical help at every stage of the cancer journey.
Many of those we supported were newly diagnosed, one of the most overwhelming and uncertain times, highlighting just how critical it is to have access to...
Making a difference through cancer wellness
Thanks to the wider support of our community, the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer brings world-class research and compassionate care together under one roof.
At its heart is the Flinders Cancer Wellness Centre, a place many describe as a haven, where they feel seen, heard, and supported as whole people, not just patients.
Last year, Dry July Foundation supported the pilot employment of Program Manager Elsbeth Falster (pictured), who has expanded the Centre’s role and strengthened services to better support people through their cancer journey.
With backing from Dry July Foundation and people like you, new initiatives are enhancing both practical and emotional care.
Elsbeth's role has included expanding the Wig and Headwear...
Thanks to your support from Dry July 2025
Thanks to the support of Dry July and our generous community, the Cancer Wellness Centre at Grampians Health in Ballarat has continued to provide education and support for hundreds of cancer patients and their families in 2025.
The Wellness Centre hosts 28 different programs, all free of charge, to all cancer pateints in the region, to ensure there are no barriers to participation. Programs include educational programs, one-on-one sessions and peer support groups.
For 2025, we were able to provide the following:
• Support groups: Young person support group, Prostate Support Group, Bowel Cancer Support Group, Brain Cancer Support Group, Blokes and a BBQ, Cancer Chicks Cuppa and chat, Carers Support Group, Crochet Group, Meditation,...
Complementary therapies for patients in the Blue Mountains region
Thanks to funds from Dry July 2025, Cancer Wellness Support can continue to provide access to affordable and person-centred cancer care for their clients and carers.
"To all our Dry July participants, your generosity has touched lives in ways you may never see, but families in our community will feel every day.
Because of you, $78,902 will fund specialised lymphoedema care through our partnership with Mt Wilga and ensure individuals and families living with cancer can continue to access affordable, person-centred complementary therapies close to home.
For someone facing treatment fatigue, financial stress or the fear of the unknown, your support becomes a moment of relief, dignity and hope.
Your generosity ensures no-one needs to face cancer...
Dry July 2025 funds help patients at Canberra Region Cancer Centre
Dry July 2025 funds will help Canberra Hospital to create a comforting and supportive environment for cancer patients, their families and carers at the Canberra Region Cancer Centre.
"Year after year, your contributions through Dry July fundraising are so heartwarming – they are helping us deliver the best care possible to patients at Canberra Region Cancer Centre.
Thanks to you, we can continue to fund items like the Tea Trolley, the Therapeutic Harp Program and provide a beautiful display of flowers throughout the cancer wards to brighten the day of patients and their families.
These programs are central to providing holistic care and offer extra support and comfort that will complement and enhance the treatment and healing of patients,...