Dive into our biannual donor newsletter and discover the impact of your support across Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, including an opportunity to help create double the impact this Christmas.

I’m delighted to welcome you to the Spring edition of OpenHouse, the newsletter that celebrates the impact of our donor community.

This edition of OpenHouse features stories about just some of the things that make Chris O’Brien Lifehouse special. I hope you enjoy reading this issue of
OpenHouse — and if a story moves you or inspires you, please consider making a donation to help continue this vital work.

Professor Michael Boyer AM
CEO, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse 

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By making a gift of $1,000 or more today, you'll help build our Christmas Matched Giving Fund, ensuring every donation made during the appeal can go twice as far in supporting new treatment chairs.

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In this edition of OpenHouse

New treatment chairs in Day Therapy

Nine brand new treatment chairs are supporting patients through long treatment sessions and recovery in our Day Therapy Unit.

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Finally ringing the bell after 10 years     

Ten years after her breast cancer diagnosis, Julie returned to Chris O'Brien Lifehouse to finally ring the bell and celebrate a new chapter.

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Go the Distance to honour Bella

Go the Distance 2026 celebrates Bella Bradford's legacy of kindness, gratitude and courage, inspiring others to make every day count.

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Wedding surprise that brought tears

After treatment at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Jack celebrated his wedding with a heartfelt surprise for his bride, Katerina.

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Vale Professor Richard Scolyer AO

An extraordinary clinician, researcher and advocate, Professor Richard Scolyer AO leaves a legacy measured in lives changed.

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Giving Day's lasting impact

Philanthropy helped fund technology that contributed to Chris O'Brien Lifehouse becoming a Novalis Certified Centre.

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Your leadership gift will encourage hundreds of supporters to give and help fund additional treatment chairs for patients spending long hours in Day Therapy.