How you can make a difference

Support us in offering hope to cancer patients through better treatments, care programs, and accessible services.

Donation

Every dollar you give is invested back into our patients at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse. Choose to donate once or regularly.

Tribute donation

A gift in memory of a loved one is a wonderful tribute to their life and a touching way to help others.

Fundraise for us

Turn your next event into a way to support people with cancer. Set up your event page and start fundraising today. 

Gifts in Will

A gift in your Will will make a life-changing impact on future generations of people with cancer and your legacy.

Other ways

From volunteering to workplace giving, there are many different ways to get involved and support our mission.

The impact of your generosity

All donations directly benefit our patients, by supporting the area of greatest need in our hospital. Every dollar goes towards: 

  • World-class cancer research that improves the way cancer is prevented, detected, and treated
  • Holistic support services that offer care beyond treatment
  • Clinical trials that give patients access to the latest treatments
  • State-of-the-art medical equipment that enables precision treatments and surgeries 

Community stories

Don't just believe our word for it, read the stories of our amazing community.

Change the future of cancer care

Your donation, no matter the size, will directly help patients who are affected by cancer. Your gift will help enable thousands of people across NSW to access compassionate well-being services, revolutionary research and life-saving technology. You'll also drive breakthroughs in cancer research that improve treatment and outcomes for all people with cancer across Australia.

Our fundraising heroes

Find out from other amazing fundraisers what they did, how they did it and what inspired them.

FAQs

How can I donate?

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You can support Chris O'Brien Lifehouse in the following ways:

Find all different ways to give here. Thank you for your support!

Where does my donation go?

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As a not-for-profit cancer hospital, your donations go back into funding research projects and patient support services. With your support we strive towards better treatment outcomes and expert cancer care for all Australians.

Will I get a receipt after donating?

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Yes. Please ensure you enter the correct email address when donating to receive your receipt. Contact our team if you have any questions.

Is my donation tax-deductible?
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Yes. Chris O'Brien Lifehouse is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as an Income Tax Exempt Charity: Charitable Fundraising Authority No. 17573. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible. Please note, merchandise and collections of gifts made by one individual are not deductible.

How can I contact the fundraising department?

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We'd love to hear from you. Call our friendly team on 02 8514 0006 or email development.office@lh.org.au and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.