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"Because I survived, I have thrived..." ...

Thursday, 26th Nov 20

"In 2018 I was diagnosed with a complicated case of T Cell Lymphoma cancer. I spent 12 months in hospital and I was given 24 hours to live several times.

COVID-19 Response - A message to our com...

Monday, 16th Aug 21

We are thinking of everyone currently in COVID lockdown. During this time of uncertainty and the heightened need to care for the people around us, the Foundation will adjust the way we work, hold meetings, and communicate with you.

A message from CEO Helen Falla

Monday, 21st Dec 20

Our wonderful Canberra community came together to offer your thanks and support, this time to our healthcare workers, by sharing more than 3600 individual gifts or meals across more than 90 areas of the hospitals and community centers; this equates to an overall in-kind value of greater than $68,000! A beautiful act of kindness.

World Cancer Day 2021

Thursday, 4th Feb 21

Today, on World Cancer Day, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact our community has had on patients affected by cancer in Canberra and the surrounding region.

Xmas glee with Assembly Label exclusive ...

Friday, 23rd Oct 20

Assembly Label are supporting Curing Homesickness again this year with the launch of a limited-edition tee with 100% of the t-shirt sales donated to help get kids home from hospital sooner.

Stage 1 of the Purposeful Walking Garden...

Friday, 19th Feb 21

A huge thank you to the Canberra community for their generous support which has enabled an outdated an outdoor space to become vibrant, interesting and purpose designed.

Titan ear testing is here!

Monday, 1st Mar 21

Have you heard the good news? Your support has made testing children's ear functionality more efficient!

Voice, treaty and truth with Ocean Edge ...

Thursday, 11th Mar 21

Thanks to our generous donors, "Ocean Edge" by Leah Brideson is proudly displayed in the Psychology Department at Canberra Hospital. The beautiful piece acknowledges commitment to Reconciliation, and celebrates Voice, Treaty, Truth.

Sowing the seeds of Floriade at Canberra...

Friday, 11th Jun 21

The Foundation team and some of our lovely volunteers enjoyed getting our green thumbs out this week as we planted bulbs and annuals around Canberra Hospital and UCH as part of this year's Floriade Community initiative.

Media Release - Coles launches Curing Ho...

Wednesday, 15th Jul 20

Coles launches new fundraising campaign to help sick kids

Healing sounds of the didgeridoo

Thursday, 1st Apr 21

An amazing initiative is a music program for paediatric patients. Donated by Katrina Bracher, former Women Youth and Children Executive Director, at the conclusion of her service she left a meaningful parting gift - the gift of music.

Curing Homesickness 2021

Thursday, 1st Apr 21

We are so excited to be a part of Curing Homesickness for a third year! Funds raised from last year’s campaign supported the purchase of Smileyscopes for paediatric patients.