Enhancing comfort, wellbeing and quality of life for patients at Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital
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...
Dry July 2025 funds rehabilitation and supportive care at Bendigo Health Cancer Centre
Dry July 2025 funds will allow the purchase of equipment and resources for cancer exercise therapy at Bendigo Health Cancer Centre.
"We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who took part in Dry July this year. The funds that were raised through Dry July enabled us to purchase dedicated rehab and exercise equipment to empower patients to take an active role in their recovery, supporting both their physical and emotional health.
Exercise and rehabilitation are vital in helping patients rebuild strength, manage fatigue, and improve overall wellbeing during and after cancer treatment.
The funds raised through Dry July will make a real difference — giving local patients access to the tools they need to regain strength, confidence, and...
Funding patient transport and wellness and supportive care at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre
Dry July 2025 funds will help Barwon Health fund its patient transport service and wellness and supportive care programs at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre.
Barwon Health's free patient transport service ensures that cancer patients can reach critical appointments such as chemotherapy and specialist care. Last year alone, volunteer drivers provided nearly 400 trips per month, preventing missed treatments and hospitalisations.
Thanks to Dry July 2025 participants, Barwon Health can also provide comfort and care therapies and wellness programs delivered at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre. The therapies include exercise and art therapy which provide patients receiving treatment both as inpatients and day stay patients with physical, mental and...
Supporting cancer patients in Ballarat with holistic care and treatment
Thanks to the support of Dry July participants, Dry July 2025 funds will support cancer patients in Ballarat with holistic care and treatment.
"Our Cancer Wellness Centre is a fundamental part of our patients' cancer journey at BRICC. Every service we provide — from emotional wellbeing to physical recovery — is only possible because of community generosity.
Since our inception, Dry July has been our most important fundraising partner, with nearly a half of our operating costs covered by Dry July.
Every week, we receive grateful messages from our patients for providing an oasis of calm and support during stressful times. On behalf of these patients, we cannot say thank you strongly enough to Dry July and the wonderful participants who...
Over $30,000 raised for Arrow Patient Support Program
Over $30,000 was raised by Dry July 2025 participants for the Arrow Patient Support Program, which provides essential financial, emotional and educational assistance to those undergoing a bone marrow transplant.
“Arrow helped me and my family get through my treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and one of the hardest times in our lives. I have experienced a bone marrow transplant not just once, but twice. It's certainly been a rough ride, for the whole family emotionally and financially. I don’t know how we got through it.
But Arrow supported us through this time, and that’s made a huge difference. We received vouchers which helped cover travel costs for treatment and care. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported Dry July...
Tiana's story: Finding positivity and purpose through Dry July
This year, I'm going Dry in July in memory of my Dad — making it deeply personal and incredibly meaningful. Losing him to cancer was one of the hardest experiences of my life, and this is my way of honouring his memory while supporting a cause that helps others going through similar battles.
I’ve chosen to support Flinders Foundation again, also in memory of my friend Kylie — the person who first encouraged me to take part, and the face of last year’s campaign. Sadly, Kylie lost her battle with cancer shortly after Dad. Both of them left a lasting impact on me, and it's in their memory that I take on this challenge.
Dad was truly blessed to have Mum by his side throughout his illness — providing love, care, and being his voice when he...
Meet Tiffany – An Upper GI Cancer Nurse Making a Difference
When facing a life-changing diagnosis like pancreatic, stomach, liver, biliary or oesophageal cancer, compassionate care and clear information can make all the difference. That’s where upper GI nurses, like the team supported by the Pancare Foundation, come in.
We sat down with one of Pancare’s dedicated upper GI nurses to learn more about the role, the realities of cancer care, and why this work matters.
Tiffanyhas 20 years of acute nursing experience, including some surgical liaison nursing. She has spent the majority of her career as a theatre nurse and has a postgraduate diploma in peri-operative nursing (peri-anaesthesia).
A Career of Compassion and Connection
Q: What inspired you to specialise in upper gastrointestinal (GI) care, and...
Brett's Story
Brett was diagnosed with stage 3A melanoma in 2023, with the cancer spreading to the lymph nodes. After surgery and treatments over the following months, Brett and fiancé Kritishna thought everything was going well and found themselves saying “after this next scan we will be all done, and everything will go back to normal.” But in August 2024 they were told that the cancer had spread to his brain and that the prognosis wasn’t great, with surgery out of the question and only one treatment option remaining.
“The worst was when they told us that this would eventually take my life and it was terminal. I was lost for words, and this broke me beyond anything I can explain. I have so much to live for, with my young family and fiancé.”
Brett, 40...
Craig's Story
Craig Watts was diagnosed with prostate cancer at just 59 years old in August 2024.
“I had no symptoms whatsoever, but I noticed a bit of a lump in my groin,” Craig says.
“I thought it was a hernia, so I went to the doctor’s and got it checked out, and the doctor said we’d better look at that a bit closer.
“After a PSA test and a CT scan, my doctor told me: ‘you’ve got prostate cancer, and it had spread through your body’.
“That was a shock. It was probably the worst news that I had ever heard.
“The urologist referred me to an oncologist. I had a lot of doubt at this stage, and I was constantly thinking: am I going to die? How long do I have?
“She reassured me by saying, ‘What you have is treatable’. That helped me a hell of a lot.
“...