Celebrating NAIDOC Week and Supporting L...

At the Canberra Hospital Foundation (CHF), fostering long-lasting and meaningful relationships within the community is a key goal. NAIDOC Week is a perfect time to highlight this commitment, particularly through the annual NAIDOC Week BBQ.

The Book Cow: More than just a book shop

In the heart of Kingston, opposite the Green Square, stands a place of literary delight known as The Book Cow. But what exactly is a Book Cow? To understand the name, we must delve into the story behind it.

The Heartbeat of Healing: Volunteering i...

Anne Folger-Pleuger talks with us about joining the CHF Choir and the importance of volunteerism.

Spreading Festive Joy: Heartfelt Impact ...

Meeting the Dementia Challenge: The SPIC...

The SPICE program is a joint initiative between Canberra Health Services and the University of Canberra Hospital aimed at providing a holistic evidence-based approach addressing all aspects of life for people with dementia and their carers. This 12-week program, which aligns with the National Dementia Plan, emphasises on meeting needs of people with dementia and their carers including mental and physical health, physical activity, social engagement, nutrition assessment and carer education and capacity building. The program is an ongoing success, and we are seeking additional funding to maximise the impact of SPICE by extending it to more participants.

Music therapy program enhanced with spec...

We were able to support the music therapy program at the Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit through the purchase of additional instruments and musical equipment.

Refurbishment of accommodation creates '...

We were able to help create a ‘home away from home’ by supporting the refurbishment of the onsite accommodation for patients and their carers who need to travel to Canberra for outpatient appointments or when visiting seriously ill family members is available.

Comfortable recliner chairs support pati...

The recliners are assisting the ERAS program patients with early mobilisation, and subsequent benefits include the reduction in postoperative complications and length of stay in hospital.

Wellbeing equipment makes a difference f...

Managing a mental health crisis as an adolescent can be incredibly hard. Thanks to the support of our generous community, the Canberra Hospital Foundation has been able to help enhance a day program which supports these young people.

CHF’s Samaritan Fund helps restore dig...

CHF’s Samaritan Fund helps restore dignity and provides hope and comfort for vulnerable patients during a difficult time.

BreastScreen ACT Clinic waiting room, a ...

Thanks to the support of our generous community, the Canberra Hospital Foundation has been able to help refurbish the BreastScreen ACT Clinic in Moore St.

"I needed help to rebuild my body and mi...

David's family have been through an ordeal, from a cancer diagnosis to his stem cell transplant to a slow recovery, but with help from others they have come through it with gratitude and positivity. Read David's story.