Canberra Hospitals Foundation

07/06/2026

In March last year, against all odds, Graham celebrated his 70th birthday with family and friends. 🥂

To mark the occasion, he asked for a simple gesture:

"I kindly ask that you forgo gifts. Instead, I would be deeply grateful if you considered making a contribution to support cancer research here in Canberra. Thank you for your generosity and support."

Together, his community raised $6,778 to support local research.

Every Canberran can help power local research with Canberra Hospitals Foundation, gifting current and future patients the hope - and the possibility of precious time - that Graham received.

Give a tax-deductible gift today: https://loom.ly/GVw0hSk

06/06/2026

Josephine and Matt's story is one of many - new parents, excited to welcome their children into the world - until something completely out of the blue requires medical care beyond what they could have predicted. 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

Across two pregnancies, Josephine faced severe complications that left her critically unwell and repeatedly reliant on Canberra Hospital’s maternity, neonatal, and Hospital in the Home services. 🤰

Read about their healthcare journey and ways you can support families like theirs through Mix106.3's Give Me Five this June:

Like most parents-to-be, Josephine and her husband Matt, were focused on nursery preparations, baby clothes and the excitement of welcoming their children into the world - never expecting how quickly life could change out of the blue.  Across two pregnancies, Josephine faced severe complications...

05/06/2026

We are so grateful to Graham for telling his story. Each conversation of hope like this one helps us power research through community giving, and shape tomorrow for all patients in Canberra and the region 🩵

Facing a life-limiting cancer diagnosis, Graham Gathercole knows every day is a gift – time made possible by research funded by people he’s never met.

04/06/2026

Research changes lives. For patients like Graham, research is deeply personal. It gave him hope, and more time with his loved ones. 💙

Research impacts every area of healthcare - helping children, families and patients of all ages receive better care when they need it most.

Research funded through Canberra Hospitals Foundation helps improve emergency care, support recovery after critical illness, develop more personalised treatment and shape the future of healthcare in Canberra and beyond.

Read about Graham's inspiring story and contribute a tax-deductible donation today: https://loom.ly/GVw0hSk

04/06/2026

Join Mix 106.3 and Gryphons Caffe Bar for a trivia night for a great cause, raising money for the Canberra Hospitals Foundation!

Hosted by our very own Larry, we'll be raising vital funds to support sick children at the Canberra Hospital. So while you’re competing for bragging rights, you’ll also be making a real difference for local families who need it most.

Tickets are $25 each and can be booked individually or as a full team of up to eight players. Gather your friends, family or colleagues and get ready for a great night out, all for a great cause.

Book your spot now at https://bit.ly/4o5nkw1

03/06/2026

It took nine months to get a diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lymphoma and another six months of treatments. After all that, one final battle remained – that of the survivor.

Learn more about Alicia's incredible story of resilience, and how she is receiving support from her community and Canberra Hospitals Foundation:

From luscious blonde locks to precious connection with her baby girl, cancer took a lot from survivor Alicia Lillington. But she has a message of hope. Photo: Robert Coppa Photography.

02/06/2026

Give Me Five ensures that each child receiving care feels like they have a helping hand from the community 🖐️

This month, give to Mix 106.3 Canberra’s Give Me Five and help us shape the care of tomorrow for our littlest ones 💜

01/06/2026

Together, we can deliver a new model of care for the next generation ✋

Mix 106.3 Canberra’s Give Me Five appeal helps bring comfort, innovation and research together to strengthen care for local families. This year, funds raised through Give Me Five will support books, artwork, sensory and distractive therapy resources and welcoming spaces that help reduce fear, stress and anxiety for young patients and their loved ones.

This month of June, there are key ways you can support the high-quality care that kids receive in our local hospitals. Find out more and give today:

For the month of June, your donation - big, little or in between - will support sick kids in hospital.

27/05/2026

Last week, the Research Operations and Clinical Trials Support Unit at Canberra Health Services celebrated International Clinical Trials Day by fundraising for patients, their families and healthcare teams - all in support of research 🤩

A bake sale is always a good idea, and gets people chatting. It's one of the many creative and wonderful ways to fundraise for CHF.

Thanks to Sarah Marshall and the Research Operations and Clinical Trials Support Unit for their support. You raised an amazing $943 for your community! 🧡