Lisa Fahey Foundation

16/10/2026

And in big news, we have a new website! Take a look via the link and check it out - and if you’re feeling generous, why not make a cheeky little donation while you’re there?

A big shoutout to our Board member Tim Pearce for all his hard work in bringing this to life.

The Lisa Fahey Foundation pays the household bills for South Australian families while a parent is in cancer treatment. Referred by hospital social workers, usually approved within 24 hours.

09/10/2026

It was a pleasure for Board members Amelia and Steve to share the Lisa Fahey Foundation story with Rotary Adelaide this week.

We were truly overwhelmed by the warmth and support we received from everyone, and we especially loved the gorgeous handmade chook created by member Jill!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone at Rotary Adelaide for welcoming us and making this opportunity possible. We’re so grateful for your support!

16/09/2026

Sometimes, taking care of one essential bill can make a real difference to a family already dealing with cancer.

This is the impact of your support.

If you’d like to help a family facing cancer and financial pressure - please visit https://lisafahey.org.au/donate/

*To respect our clients' privacy - real names are not used.

07/08/2026

Thank you, Deloitte!

A huge thank you to the Deloitte Foundation SA, Le Point Vert (Deloitte Adelaide Social Club), everyone across the Deloitte Adelaide office, and our generous prize donors for your incredible support of the Lisa Fahey Foundation.

Through the quiz night, office raffle, morning tea, and the Deloitte Foundation's dollar-for-dollar match, together we raised over $5,000 to support South Australian families affected by cancer.

A special thank you to our prize donors for helping make the raffle such a success:

• Control Air
• Farina 00 Pasta & W**e
• Joiners Arms Hotel
• 78 Degrees Distillery

As a small, volunteer-run charity, support like this has a real and immediate impact. These funds will help keep the lights on, cover essential pharmacy costs, maintain vehicle registration so families can travel to treatment, and relieve some of the financial pressure that comes with a cancer diagnosis.

Thank you to everyone who contributed. Your generosity will directly help South Australian families when they need it most.

04/08/2026

500 South Australian families.

It's a milestone we're incredibly proud of, but one we don't celebrate lightly.

Each number represents a family navigating one of the most difficult chapters of their lives. For the past 21 years, our community has helped ensure they had one less thing to worry about.

To every donor, volunteer, partner, current and former Board member who has been part of this journey - thank you. This milestone belongs to you as much as it does to us.

17/07/2026

We’re proud to share that the Lisa Fahey Foundation has been successful in receiving support through the City of Mitcham My Mitcham Community Grant program.

Over the next 12 months, we’ll be working alongside the City of Mitcham to deliver a targeted support program for families in the Mitcham community experiencing financial hardship during cancer treatment.

This initiative aligns closely with the City of Mitcham’s strategic focus on health, wellbeing, and community resilience, helping ensure local families receive practical support when they need it most.

We’re incredibly grateful to the City of Mitcham for their partnership and commitment to supporting local families through difficult times.

Together, we’re helping ensure no family faces both cancer and financial hardship alone.

03/07/2026

Last week, Amelia and Stephen Fahey were honoured to be invited to the Burnside Rotary Club to share the work of the Lisa Fahey Foundation.

It was a privilege to connect with members of our local community, speak about the Foundation’s mission, and highlight the impact we are working to make together.

We are incredibly grateful for the warm welcome, the opportunity to share our story, and the ongoing support of community organisations such as Rotary. Thank you to the Burnside Rotary Club for having us.

26/06/2026

Margaret's biggest concern wasn't the gardening. It was keeping a roof over her head while undergoing treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer.

Unable to work, Margaret fell behind on her electricity bills and couldn't keep up with the gardening required under her rental agreement. The stress of potentially losing her home came at a time when her focus needed to be on her health.

Thanks to a referral from her social worker, the Lisa Fahey Foundation was able to pay her overdue power bills and arrange the gardening needed to keep her home secure.

Every week, families across South Australia face impossible choices while navigating cancer. Your support helps us provide timely assistance when it's needed most.

It's not too late to make your EOFY donation. Click on the link below and help us continue supporting clients like Margaret.

To protect the privacy of our the families we support, stock imagery is used and names have been changed.

17/06/2026

LFF board members took advantage of a great workshop to learn more about grant opportunities, funding pathways, and how to strengthen future applications. Thank you to The Grant Guy and for an informative evening.

02/06/2026

Our latest Impact Report is now available which shows the important work the Lisa Fahey Foundation has been doing and the impact made over the past year.

As the end of financial year approaches, we’re asking for your support.

Donations made before EOFY are tax deductible and go directly toward continuing our work.

Please click on the link below to read our report and to make a donation.

Thank you for your support.