Recent Articles
Charity Superstar spotlight: DJ Sam
Meet Kelly Follers
A field of poppies, stitched with love
World-first prostate cancer biomarker tr...
Thank you for your support on Giving Da...
Research at the heart of patient care
Meet Katie: our specialist sarcoma nurse
Meet Beulah: our specialist lung cancer ...
Meet Roan: our specialist breast cancer ...
Meet Niamh: our specialist supportive ca...
Bringing cancer care closer to home
From lab to life
Celebrating our wonderful volunteers
Introducing our brand-new LINAC!
Meet Adama Briffa
Back on the road to inclusive care
A symphony of support
The pharmacy has opened!
A legacy of love and knitting
Transforming lives in the LivingRoom
Love and hope as medicine
Julie and Alphues have travelled life's road together since 1976. Despite a challenging decade of numerous cancer diagnoses, their story is one of resilience, love, and hope.
Navigating life with stomas
Veronica, a mum of two and grandmother of three, was unexpectedly diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2020. After multiple scans and rounds of chemotherapy, she was scheduled for an 11-hour Total Pelvic Exenteration, a surgery that removes all organs from the pelvic area. She woke up with two stomas, a urostomy and colostomy, to pass bodily waste.
Linda's visit to Darling Harbour
Back in February, Linda was one of the very first patients to step into our brand-new Darling Harbour treatment room. This room is home to our newly acquired, state-of-the-art Varian edge Linear Accelerator (LINAC), purchased thanks to the incredible support of our donor community on Giving Day.
The healing power of exercise
Research shows that exercise can make a significant difference to a person’s health and well-being during and after cancer treatment. Movement can improve side effects such as fatigue, help patients build bone density and strength, and prevent cancer from coming back.
Letter from the CEO
Our new CEO Michael Boyer left a message for you.
Celebrating 10 years
Find out more about Chris O'Brien Lifehouse 10 year events.
Pawsitive Treatment
Fall in love with our therapist dog Remi and our Volunteer manager Karen.
Ringing in the Decade
Ringing in the decade - featuring our patient Norman Campbell
Lang Walker Tribute AO
The beautiful legacy of generosity and commitment from Mr Walker
Our Adventurous Fundraiser
Johnathan Hewis shared with us his experience as a fundraiser.
Supportive Care
Our LivingRoom offers diverse holistic treatments as supportive care
Johnathan's Story
Johnathan Hewis has run many marathons, triathlons and ultra-marathons, raising money for causes close to his heart. On December 8, 2023, he will take on the 167.5km long Ultra Trail Kosci Miler for Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. The Ultra Trail Kosci Miler traverses the highest peak in Australia, with more than 5000 metres of elevation across the course
Farewell from Eileen
Eileen announces her resignation from Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.
A Barbie Night to Remember
Community fundraiser Edie-Louise held a Barbie movie night in July to raise funds for Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and to help those patients she met along the way.
Tailored For Patients
At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we house a unique pharmacy with services that are specifically tailored and crafted for our patients.
The Art of Specialist Care
Amy O’Donnell is one of our Lung Cancer Nurse Specialists at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, and with the support of the donor community, she has been able to a difference in the lives of many patients.
Ngangkari
Earlier this year, in March, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse partnered with the Sydney Local Health District and Cancer Institute NSW to host a Ngangkari Cultural Immersion event.
Early Career Research Update
Thank you!! $370,000 was raised to support the Early Career Research program at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.
Katrina's Story
In 2021 Katrina was diagnosed with meningioma (a tumor from membranes that surround the brain). “My diagnosis and treatment flipped my life upside down. My second surgery was 3 weeks after my son, Carter, was born.
Laura's Story
Laura bravely chose to shave her hair to raise funds for Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in support of her best mate Pat.
Geraint's Story
Liam and I were colleagues who joined the same work team within 3 months of each other, 10 years ago. We quickly bonded over our shared love for indoor rock climbing, coffee, and chocolate.
Kai Cheng: Inspiring Hope Through Innova...
Meet Kai Cheng, our Surgical Innovation Research Manager and Additive Manufacturing Specialist.
Music in Health
Isla, Ruby, Ava & Isabel
Isla, Ruby, Isabel and Ava are just nine years old, but they all know someone who has been affected by cancer and they wanted to do something to help. They decided as a group to raise money for Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and came up with lots of ideas and plans.
Da-Vinci Robot Update
Thank You! $170,000 was raised to support the purchase of cutting-edge surgical technology; the da Vinci Xi robot.
Meet Nonga from Tonga
Meet Nonga, one of our Radiation Therapist.
Power of Music
When people are diagnosed with cancer, it comes with a whirlwind of emotions, so the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse music therapy team uses the power of music to help patients with their diagnoses.
A Perfect Match
The Wig Library is a unique service that Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and having a service like this here helps to put smile on patients faces.
Shining a Light for Cancer Care
Want to know where you can find some of the best Christmas Lights fundraisers in Sydney? Read here.
Meet Xavier Neil
With his parent's help and support, Xavier started fundraising and raising awareness for cancer research...
An Exciting Leap Towards The Future
In exciting news, planning has been completed for the new Integrated Prosthetics and Reconstruction Laboratory
Closing the Gap in Cancer Care
At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, our vision is to transform cancer treatment for all Australians through an environment thriving on research, discovery and uncompromising care
Going the Distance with Kai
Kai was living in Bali, organising the largest music festival in Indonesia, before returning to Australia and being diagnosed with testicular cancer
Tax Appeal Update
Thank you - $246,000 was raised to support Dr Kate Mahon’s appendiceal cancer research.
From Heartbreak to Hope
After experiencing the heart-breaking loss of their son Alex, Malcolm and Claudia found renewed purpose in helping other young adults with cancer.
Message from the CEO
Thank you so much for the support of Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
