AN IMPROVED CANCER INFORMATION PROGRAM
Thank you to everyone who took part in Dry July 2025, supporting the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre (ONJ Centre)!
By participating in Dry July 2025, you have supported the ONJ Centre in providing a welcoming space where patients can access reliable, consumer-approved cancer information to support their journey. This service is available to all patients at the ONJ Centre, ensuring they have the knowledge, tools, and support to navigate treatment.
Since reopening and extending its hours, the cancer information lounge has experienced a notable rise in patient and visitor engagement, driven by a range of enhancements designed to improve the overall patient experience.
In 2025, the lounge space was revamped, with furniture...
A Message from Shannon Anderson: Our First Dry July
This year marks Melanoma Patients Australia’s first as a Dry July beneficiary, and I am proud to share why this partnership is so important to the people we support.
Each year, more than 18,000 Australians are diagnosed with melanoma. For many, the diagnosis is sudden and overwhelming, bringing fear, uncertainty and a pressing need for clear, trustworthy information about what comes next.
Access to the right information at the right time can be life changing. Funds raised through Dry July will directly support our patient education and trusted resources. These are central to our national support programs and our mission to ensure that no one affected by melanoma walks alone.
Through our education programs and resources, our specialist...
1,920 People Facing Rare Cancers receive personalised care Thanks to your support in 2025
Funds raised from Dry July in 2025 helped Rare Cancers Australia continue to provide truly personalised, unique support for people diagnosed with rare and less common cancers.
Our team of dedicated Specialist Cancer Navigators do whatever it takes to ease the burden of a rare cancer diagnosis. They connect people with information, treatment options, peer support and other services, as well as providing a steady presence and listening ear through every stage of a cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
Demand for our support continues to grow. In our Cancer Lived Experience Survey conducted last year, 60% of respondents with a rare or less common cancer said they would have liked access to a supportive care navigator. However, just 24%...
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...