Recent Articles
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.
