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Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is a not-for-profit, comprehensive cancer hospital based in Sydney, Australia When it comes to cancer care, choose hope

08/08/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐎𝐁𝐋 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲2𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟
Wishing the incredible Chris O’Brien Lifehouse team the very best as they take on City2Surf this weekend!

Your dedication, energy, and team spirit, both on and off the track, are inspiring. Thank you for representing COBL with heart and purpose every step of the way.

Look out for our supporters at the Charity Marquee in Bondi at the finish line. Come and say hello!

Good luck, we are cheering you on all the way!

03/08/2026

𝐆𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 2026: 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭
In 2021, Bella Bradford was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer in her jaw. Throughout her treatment, Bella shared her story with courage, gratitude and kindness, inspiring her family, friends and online community to live life to the fullest and make every day count.

Go the Distance 2026 honours Bella’s legacy by bringing our community together to move, connect and support people affected by cancer.

This September, turn your everyday kilometres into something extraordinary. Walk, run, roll or swim your way through the 30-day challenge and help raise vital funds for cancer care at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.

Create your own team or join ‘Team Bella’ and be part of a community making a difference. Every dollar raised and every kilometre travelled is in honour of Bella’s legacy of gratitude, kindness and making every day count.

Register now to Go the Distance this September in honour of Bella’s legacy: https://www.gothedistance.org.au/home

28/07/2026

𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭! 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠.
Be one of the first 100 participants to register and raise $50 before 1 September to receive your exclusive Go the Distance tote bag and socks.

Take on our 30-day challenge and turn your everyday kilometres into something extraordinary for people affected by cancer.

Walk, run, roll or swim your way through September. Every kilometre travelled and every dollar raised helps support life-changing cancer care at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.

Join us and make every day count.

Sign up today: https://www.gothedistance.org.au/

27/07/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲
Today, on World Head and Neck Cancer Day, we recognise everyone affected by head and neck cancer, including patients, families and carers, while joining the global effort to raise awareness of these complex cancers.

Head and neck cancer is part of our story. It was Professor Chris O'Brien's own specialty, and our head and neck team continues that work every day, caring for patients and families throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery. This World Head and Neck Cancer Day, on 27 July, we're joining the conversation.

Led by Professor Carsten Palme, Director of Head and Neck Surgery, and Professor Jonathan Clark AM, Director of Head and Neck Research, our multidisciplinary Head and Neck team provides expert, compassionate care while advancing research and education.

Today, we stand alongside everyone affected by head and neck cancer and remain committed to improving outcomes for future generations.

22/07/2026

𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡
Go The Distance is back this September!

Challenge yourself by taking your ordinary kilometres and turning them into something extraordinary for people affected by cancer.

Whether you walk, run, roll or swim, every kilometre travelled and every dollar raised will support life-changing cancer care at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.

By signing up and donating to your page, you will receive our early-bird tote bag and Go the Distance socks!

Join the 30-day challenge and make every day count: https://www.gothedistance.org.au/

20/07/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥? 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.

This Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse is proud to support Head and Neck Cancer Australia's 2026 campaign, ‘Start a Conversation’.

More than 5,600 Australians are diagnosed with head and neck cancer each year. With no national screening program, the early signs and symptoms are often mistaken for everyday complaints, delaying diagnosis and treatment. That's why talking about the signs matters.

Know the signs:
- A lump in the neck, or pain in the throat or ear
- A sore tongue, mouth ulcer, or red or white patches in the mouth
- A hoarse voice, or painful or difficult swallowing
- A blocked nose on one side and/or bloody discharge
- A bulging or watery eye

If something doesn't feel right or doesn't go away, speak with your GP or dentist. Early detection can make a significant difference.

Head and neck cancer has always been part of our story. It was Professor Chris O'Brien's own specialty, and today our multidisciplinary head and neck team continues his legacy by caring for patients and families through every stage of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. This July, and on World Head and Neck Cancer Day on 27 July, we're proud to join the conversation.

Start a conversation. It could make all the difference.

17/07/2026

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥
A gift in your Will to Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is a powerful way to ensure your compassion continues helping improve the lives and outcomes of people with cancer well into the future.

From 20–27 July, you can write your Will free of charge, thanks to Chris O’Brien Lifehouse’s continued partnership with Safewill, Australia’s leading online Will-writing platform.

With Safewill, you can create your legally valid Will online in around 20 minutes, creating a legacy of hope for people with cancer. And, by taking advantage of this special offer on their secure online platform, you will be saving $160.

Create a legacy that protects what you care about and the health of your loved ones.

For more information, contact Lynn Johnson, Development Manager – Planned Giving: [email protected] or +61 2 8514 0924.

Learn more: https://safewill.com/col

15/07/2026

💝𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬

Because of your generosity, we’ve raised a record-breaking $801,235 to help give people with cancer the personalised support of a specialist nurse at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.

In this special message, you'll hear from Dan, one of our patients, and Carla, the specialist nurse who supports him throughout his treatment and beyond. Together, they share their heartfelt thanks for making this vital care possible.

Every donation helps ensure more people facing cancer have someone like Carla by their side.

From Dan, Carla and everyone at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, thank you for making such a meaningful difference. 💙

09/07/2026

𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡
How much do you know about Sarcoma? While rare, Cancer Australia estimates 2,626 new cases of soft tissue sarcoma were diagnosed in 2025. For those affected and their families, a sarcoma diagnosis can raise many questions about what it is and what it means.

This Sarcoma Awareness Month, we're answering some of the most common questions about this rare cancer to help build understanding and raise awareness.

In this video, Dr Madeleine Strach, Medical Oncologist at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, specialising in sarcoma, explains what sarcoma is, how it can affect adolescents and young adults, and why Sarcoma Awareness Month plays an important role in increasing awareness and research.

Watch to learn more about sarcoma and why greater awareness matters.

07/07/2026

𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐎𝐂 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse (COBL) will host a special exhibition of Aboriginal artworks during NAIDOC Week, following a generous donation from a private collection. The works will be on display before being placed in permanent locations throughout the hospital.

From 5–12 July, the exhibition will be featured in the Ground Floor Atrium, offering staff, patients, and visitors the opportunity to view the collection.

The exhibition provides an opportunity to celebrate the creativity, resilience and cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In the spirit of this year's NAIDOC Week theme, ‘50 Years of Deadly’, the collection honours the artists, communities and stories that continue to shape Australia's cultural landscape.

Featured artworks include:
- Chironex by Frank Hodgkinson (1919–2001)
- Untitled work by Jill Nganjimirra
- Gurlabal (2008) by Marlene Juli (b. 1975)
- Tjunakari by Keith Stevens (b. c. 1940)
- Kangaroo, Serpent, Turtle (artist unknown)
- Mother’s Country (2009) by Barbara Weir (b. 1940)
- Bush Onion by Marjorie Spencer Nungarai (b. 1970)

We extend our sincere thanks to the donor whose generosity has made this collection possible and acknowledge the enduring contributions of First Nations artists whose creativity, knowledge and storytelling enrich our hospital community and inspire generations to come.

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119-143 Missenden Road
Camperdown, NSW
2050

Website

https://www.mylifehouse.org.au/

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