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,...
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...