Canberra Hospital Foundation

Have you heart of the Arts in Health Program? 🎨 This program aims to enhance the delivery of health services to the communities of Canberra and surrounding region through the provision of art across Canberra Health Services (CHS) facilities. Caroline McIntyre, the Operations Manager of the Canberra Region Cancer Centre, spoke to Canberra Hospital Foundation about the recently installed artwork in the Radiation Oncology waiting room: "Approximately 200 patients will come to the Department each day, often with family members and carers. In our main waiting room, our patients are now able to appreciate the artwork that was recently installed, and as our patients make their way to the clinic rooms and treatment area they will walk past the artwork, which inspires calm and peacefulness in a busy clinic environment." Thanks to the valuable and important donations from our community, we are able to assist in transforming clinical spaces for patients and their loved ones 💛

There is no shortage of heart-warming stories that come our way, thanks to the wonderful in-kind items that are donated to our Donation Station ♥️ When Chris spent a few weeks in the ICU at Canberra Hospital, he felt immense gratitude for the thoughtful items that made his stay a little bit more positive. "He received a National Geographic magazine which included articles about birds (which he loves) and the most gorgeous hand made card from students at Neville Bonner Primary School. It was good to see a smile on Chris's face." said Chris's wife, Valerie.   Thank you to the students of Neville Bonner Primary School who donated these special cards filled with words of encouragement. These cards may be small, but the impact and joy they are able to create is immense! 🌀

Check out these AMAZING tools you helped fund for the Emergency Department at Canberra Hospital! 🪀 We spoke to Dr Alison Lally about how your generous donations fund tools like the Neurodiversity Distraction Trolley, and how this tool has positively affected their interactions with patients and their families. You can read about the Neurodiversity Distraction Trolley on our latest blog post: https://loom.ly/Fud-ddc

There’s still time to give! ✨ You can make a real difference to patients in the Child and Adolescent Hospital in the Home Program. Your donation helps provide healthcare to young patients in the comfort of their own homes 🏡 Your gift will help: - Bring hospital care to children and adolescents in need - Support families with at-home medical services - Improve recovery and reduce hospital visits for young patients Together, we can ensure that more children receive the care they need, right where they feel safest. Donate today and give the gift of hope:

Win a CUPRA and support Canberra Region Cancer Centre patients and healthcare workers 💙 By entering, you’re helping support cutting-edge healthcare services, research, and equipment that make a real difference in the lives of patients receiving treatment 🌟 🌍 Every raffle ticket purchased brings us closer to transforming healthcare for the Canberra community. Let’s make an impact—together! Enter NOW and you could be driving home in style, with purpose in tow: https://loom.ly/ce8DIEY

The new year is here, and we're ready to create change alongside you ✨ The CHF team is back in action and ready to partner, fundraise, and support the transformation of healthcare with YOU, our donors, in 2025! 🌍💙 We're back at the Donation Station in the old ICU at Canberra Hospital on Tuesdays and Fridays and at the CHF Giftshop, Monday to Friday, across from the newly opened Yamba Cafe. What we’re looking forward to: 💼 New partnerships to grow and expand our impact 💰 Fundraising initiatives that enhance patient care for all 🧑🤝🧑 Collaborating with supporters, corporate partners and local community organisations 🏥 Supporting healthcare in ways that will transform lives Contribute by joining The Care Unit, our regular giving program, and nurture the health and wellbeing of your community today: https://loom.ly/K-YKO8g

During the festive season, there are many ways you can make a difference for kids in hospital 🌟 Every dollar you donate over the holidays will go towards supporting the Child and Adolescent Hospital in the Home program. This service allows sick kids to get hospital-level care at home. It means fewer hospital visits and more time with family. This year, help us give a family hope about their child's future. Your gift will bring care and comfort to children and families who need it most. Donate today: https://loom.ly/Qzdl6fA

Bringing the Christmas spirit to Canberra Hospital, one generous in-kind donation at a time 🎄 Thank you, U.S. Embassy in Australia, United States Marine Corps and Erika Olson, Deputy Chief of Mission and Acting US Ambassador, for delivering the most amazing gifts to smiling patients! You are helping us gift a little bit of brightness to kids in hospital this Christmas 🎁💞

Merry Christmas from Canberra Hospital Foundation and from our star Ambassador, Leo Sayer! 🎄✨😱 Leo visited the Canberra Region Cancer Centre to wish the hardworking team a Merry Christmas, and to thank them for the amazing cheer they bring to patients, families and carers not only during the festive season, but every single day of the year 💫 Thank you, Leo, for bringing your musical talents to countless hospital visits and putting smiles on people's faces with your generous spirit 💕

Sing Australia giving healthcare staff, patients and visitors a stunning performance in the new Welcome Hall of Canberra Hospital 🎄 We're so grateful to local choirs for lighting up all three of our hospitals from North Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital and of course, Canberra Hospital, over December 💚