Canberra Hospital Foundation

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

You can take the girl out of retail, but you can't take the retail out of the girl... isn't that what they say? 🧐 A few weeks ago, I was given an unexpected challenge in my role at the Canberra Hospital Foundation - to help set up, train and deliver a new Lightspeed Commerce point of sale system for the refurbishment of our CHF Gift Shop inside the Canberra Hospital. I've always known that retail would come back into the fold for me professionally. Every place I have worked, it's no surprise to me that my customer service experience and retail training continue to be valuable skills that are interchangeable, regardless of the industry. Being in a NFP organisation now and using these skills hand in hand with my strategic and analytical skills gets me really excited about work. As a creative, it can also baffle me how much I enjoy building systems and processes. These aren't things that most people think go together, but for me, they open up a whole new way of working in a space that can be both. I'm lucky that my current role and supportive team give me the opportunity to explore all of my skills. A big thank you to Helen Falla, our formidable CEO, who's trust in those skills helped deliver such a collaborative project. We onboarded more than 3000 units in a week, from more than 50 brands and over 25 suppliers (many of which are local makers) with the help of a small but mighty team who work tirelessly for the people we serve. This Gift Shop is beautiful, yes. But what I love most about having been a part of this process is that it is all founded in purpose; every single sale contributes to the positive impact we can have on patients, their families, carers and Canberra Health Services teams. This is by no means a call out for more POS and Retail work... I'm a very happy Digital Marketing Specialist back at my desk, creating and optimising content, analysing digital performance and growing the CHF presence in Canberra and beyond ✨

Important Update: The Canberra Hospital Foundation’s Donation Station is Now Refurbished and Open! 🐻 To our valued in-kind donors, we’re thrilled to announce that after an exciting period of refurbishment, the Canberra Hospital Foundation (CHF) Donation Station has now reopened in the Building 2 foyer at Canberra Hospital. The Donation Station is just across from the Yamba Cafe in Building 2 Foyer, and open Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. The space has been modernised and organised for better accessibility and storage. To drop off your handcrafted items and donations, simply stop by and speak with our friendly receptionist, Tarini, or contact Tarini at hello@chfoundation.org.au or call (02) 5124 3542. We can't wait to welcome you back to this space 🧶

Have you heard of the Sexual Health, Lifestyle Relationship Program (SHLiRP)? 🌐 SHLiRP is a collaboration between Sexual Health & Family Planning ACT & The Canberra Sexual Health Centre. The program brings sexual health screening and sexual health/relationship education to secondary colleges in the ACT. "Our program attends all ACT Government Colleges and provides students with the opportunity to learn about safe sex, consent, respectful relationships and engaging with health services. We've found that students are more willing to engage if a small incentive is involved, which also adds to a fun environment for the students to experience while discussing topics like sexual health and relationships." says Angela Knight of the Canberra Sexual Health Centre. Thanks to your generous donations, teams like these can apply for funding through CHF that creates this positive outcome: encouraging teens to get involved in conversation about their health during their formative years. That's no small feat! ❤️

Thank you for having us at Stellar Canberra Open Day, Canberra Southern Cross Club! 🥳 It is a privilege to be out in our community every day to share the power of fundraising with so many compassionate Canberrans who care for their neighbours, friends and families in every way they can. Our CUPRA Raffle is exactly ONE MONTH away from being drawn, so don't miss out on your raffle ticket today - head to our website to see how $20 really can support patients in hospital: https://loom.ly/ce8DIEY

We are so proud to have launched the brand new Canberra Hospital Foundation Gift Shop, now officially open in the main foyer of Canberra Hospital 🛍️ More than just a Gift Shop, this is a social venture that you can be a part of. When you make a purchase, the proceeds will go back to supporting patients, families, and health care teams right here in Canberra. Now stocking local suppliers and makers, unique and useful items that patients, visitors and staff will enjoy and even more of the most popular item in store: bags (and bags and bags) of Red Frogs! We would like to extend our most heartfelt gratitude to Complete Constructions Aust, PELLE Architects, Canberra Health Services for all their hard work, dedication and collaboration on this incredible project. A special thanks to CHF Board Member Cathie O'Neill from ByCath who catered our Gift Shop celebration last week 🍰 Come visit us at this phenomenal space next time you are at Canberra Hospital, and say hi to the CHF Gift Shop's wonderful volunteers 🏥

Today, we say a heartfelt farewell to a wonderful member of our Canberra Hospital Foundation team, Amy Agius, who has contributed to our collaborative success for the past seven years! 👏 If you’ve ever fundraised with us, called our team, donated in-kind gifts, or supported one of our fundraising events and campaigns, chances are you’ve connected with Amy. From starting as our Administration Officer to growing into her current role as Operations and Funding Manager, Amy’s journey at CHF has been nothing short of incredible. Amy’s connection to CHF spans years before she joined our team. Her personal experience at Canberra Hospital shaped her career path in ways she never expected. When her eldest son Xavier was born, he spent just under 100 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). During that time, Amy saw firsthand the power of the generosity of our donors. From equipment like the Medela Symphony Hospital Grade Electric Breast Pump to the smallest yet most meaningful touches, like handcrafted comfort items donated by the community. These contributions, alongside the work of the dedicated healthcare teams, made an incredibly difficult time just a little easier for her family. Years later, when Amy came across a role at CHF, she knew she had to apply. She was driven by a passion for giving back and helping others experience the same support that meant so much to her. And that’s exactly what she’s done. Amy has worked alongside hundreds of Canberra Health Services staff and community members, helped grow CHF with innovation and a solutions-driven mindset, and, most importantly, led with immense heart. Amy, we cannot thank you enough for your dedication, kindness, and impact. You have made a difference, and we know that whatever comes next for you will be just as extraordinary. Please join us in celebrating Amy and wishing her all the best in her next exciting chapter! 💙✨

🌟Consider Third-Party Fundraising in 2025 🌟 Whether you want to give back to the healthcare workers who have positively contributed to your hospital journey or you are excited to help us fund research, equipment, programs and refurbishments that enhance the patient experience, the list of motivations is endless! If you're not sure what the process is or Get started today by reading our Helpful Guide for Third-Party Fundraising 📖

Don't miss the chance to see the CUPRA BORN raffle prize and our fabulous team in person this weekend! 🚙 Come by Canberra Southern Cross Club Stellar Canberra's open day this Saturday March 1st from 7AM – 2PM, and Southside Farmers Market at Canberra College this Sunday March 2nd from 7AM - 11:30 AM to chat about how you can make a difference for Canberra Region Cancer Centre patients by purchasing a raffle ticket 💗 Want the CUPRA to come to you? if you are an organisation or business, get in touch with us about a raffle visit 🎫

⚠️ This week's Joy Alert: Smiles and Showbags spotted at Centenary Hospital for Women & Children Playroom 🤩 A proud collaboration by Canberra Hospital Foundation with the Royal Canberra Show and MIX106.3, this annual initiative brings the excitement of the Royal Canberra Show right to kids in hospital. Every year, this event is such a joyful reminder that even when young people are in hospital, the magic can still find them thanks to our generous community. Young patients enjoyed special guest appearances by the ACT Brumbies, Canberra Raiders mascot Velda the Valkyrie and CHF's own Hearty all brought extra cheer and community spirit as they handed out official showbags ahead of the Canberra Show this weekend. A very heartfelt and grateful thank you to all involved, and to the incredible health care teams at the Centenary Hospital for Women & Children for their ongoing dedication to patients and their families 💝