$50,000 Donation Goal

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse isn’t just a hospital — it’s a place of healing, peace, and humanity.

From the moment you walk in, you feel the difference. It’s warm. It’s calming. It’s hopeful. Every corner is designed to help people not just survive, but live — even in the middle of cancer treatment.

There are quiet spaces to reflect, learn, and recharge. Waiting rooms with puzzle areas and shelves stacked with books, games, LEGO and more. There are grand pianos — not just for show, but for patients, visitors, and professionals to sit and play. It’s not unusual to hear live music drifting down the halls.

Sony sponsors a young adult retreat space designed just for younger patients. There are dedicated programs for wellbeing, mental health, music therapy, art, and family support. The staff? World-class. Compassionate, skilled, and deeply human.

Blake received care here — and we can’t thank them enough.

Your donation directly supports the care, comfort, and treatment of people going through cancer — in a space that treats them with dignity, warmth, and genuine hope.

When cancer hits, it doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed — it flips the lives of everyone around them. For us, Cancer Council was one of the first places to step in and help when everything felt overwhelming.

They offered real support, not just words.
They helped Alix navigate travel from Dubbo to Sydney — connecting her to the right programs like IPTAAS to reduce the cost of essential travel for treatment.

They helped us access legal protections, therapy services, and financial support for accommodation during Blake’s surgery and recovery. They gave us stability when the world felt like it was falling apart.

Cancer Council doesn’t just fund research — they walk alongside families through one of the hardest times of their lives. They make sure no one goes through cancer alone, no matter where they live, or how far they are from treatment.

Your donation helps make that happen.
It gives another family the support we were lucky enough to receive — the practical, emotional, and financial help that truly makes a difference.