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The Barwon Health Foundation raises funds to support Barwon Health's services and facilities for people in the Geelong region.

14/10/2026

Art has a powerful way of telling stories that words sometimes can't. 🎨

Meet Rob Lymer, a Barwon Health home haemodialysis patient who has turned his experiences with dialysis into a collection of unique cartoon artworks.

Some are funny, others thought-provoking, and each offers a personal glimpse into the challenges, emotions and everyday realities of living with dialysis.

Now, Rob is using his creativity to give back, selling a selection of his artworks to raise funds for Barwon Health's Renal Services.

Love Rob's artwork? You can purchase a piece and support a wonderful cause by emailing [email protected].

13/10/2026

Meet Hayley 🌆

On Sunday 1 November, Hayley will line up for the New York City Marathon, running 42km in support of Barwon Health Foundation.

Think Hayley looks familiar? That's because she has been a member of the Barwon Health Foundation team for 14 years working across administration, corporate partnerships and events.

When Hayley turned 30, she made herself a promise that one day she’d run the New York City Marathon. At the time it felt more like a dream than a real goal. Ten years later, as she celebrates her 40th birthday, that dream is about to become a reality.

Hayley has seen first hand the incredible impact Barwon Health has on our community, caring for us through some of life’s most important moments.

That’s why she’ll be leading our NYC team to support local patients and families, and ticking off a big bucket list item along the way.

Her greatest running memory? As a relatively new runner, Hayley has only recently started to truly enjoy it, and now every run has a little bit of joy attached. We have a feeling New York is going to bring plenty more.

And once she crosses that finish line? Eat! And probably cry with relief. We’ll have the tissues ready. Then it’s on to the NYC bucket list: a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, eating her way through the city’s best restaurants and simply wandering the streets.

You can help Hayley go the distance: http://barwon-health-foundation.grassrootz.com/barwon-health-foundation-nyc-marathon-2026

12/10/2026

Mental Health Month

A small painted rock with the words “pocket hug”, handed over by a stranger at a remembrance walk. It’s a reminder that small acts of kindness can carry more than we’ll ever know. 💙

This Mental Health Month, check in, listen and be kind. Together we thrive.

Read Zoe's Geelong Advertiser Legacy Column about the recent Su***de Prevention and Awareness Network Walk in Geelong’s Eastern Gardens.

Click here to read: barwonhealthfoundation.org.au/blog

09/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, and we are reflecting on how the support of this community shows up in the everyday moments that matter.

When people are admitted to the acute mental health units at Barwon Health’s Swanston Centre and McKellar Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, many arrive with few personal belongings. New underwear and socks are rarely donated, yet a fresh change of clothes can make all the difference as someone settles into recovery.

Thanks to your generosity, a Barwon Health Foundation grant has funded hundreds of pairs of underwear and socks in all sizes. It also provided new sensory and exercise equipment – weighted blankets, fidgets, yoga gear and musical instruments – to help people build skills and manage their mental health during their recovery.

Small things. Big difference. Thank you for making it possible 🧡

07/10/2026

For Ash, the Andrew Love Cancer Centre has been there not once, but twice. 💗

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ash is sharing her story at The Retreat’s A Touch of Pink event, talking about her breast cancer journey and what having world-class cancer care close to home has meant to her and her family.

Join our friends at The Retreat for breakfast, bubbles and good company, all while supporting patients receiving treatment at Barwon Health.

Your $59 ticket includes a continental breakfast, free-flowing drinks and guest speakers, with $10 from every ticket supporting our Andrew Love Cancer Centre Chair Appeal.

We’re raising funds for eight new treatment chairs, the chairs where patients like Ash can spend hours receiving treatment. Your support will help make those hours a little more comfortable.

Wear a touch of pink and join us. 💗

📅 Friday 23 October
⏰ 9.30–11.30am
📍 The Retreat
🎟️ Book at theretreat.au

Can’t make it? You can still support the Chair Appeal at barwonhealthfoundation.org.au/andrewlovechairappeal

06/10/2026

Who doesn't love a raffle? 🎟️

Our friends at Camp4Cancer have generously donated a huge range of prizes to support our Andrew Love Cancer Centre Chair Appeal, and you could take one home.

With 15 prize packs worth over $8,400 up for grabs, there's something for everyone. Think backyard and firepit packs, camping swags, a coastal glamping getaway, a Geelong waterfront stay, local w**e hampers, family days out and plenty more.

Your support is helping to fund 8 treatment chairs for Barwon Health's Andrew Love Cancer Centre. Every week, more than 200 local people spend hours in a treatment chair at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre receiving life-saving care.

🎟️ 1 ticket for $5, 3 for $10 or 12 for $40
📅 Drawn Monday 30 November
🔗 Get your tickets at raffletix.com.au/chairappeal2026

A big thank you to the Camp4Cancer Geelong Committee and all of the wonderful prize donors. 💛

05/10/2026

From the hospital on the hill to the port on the bay 🏥⚓

In 1915, the Geelong Harbor Trust gifted our hospital its first motor ambulance. More than a century later, Geelong Port is continuing that legacy with a generous $50,000 gift to our Women's and Children's Appeal. 💛

Thank you, Geelong Port, for helping us build a healthier future for Geelong families.

Read Zoe's column in today's Geelong Advertiser or on our website at barwonhealthfoundation.org.au/blog

03/10/2026

Thanks to our generous supporters, Barwon Health Foundation was proud to help bring participants and care partners from Barwon Health’s SPICE program together for a special afternoon tea celebrating their journey through the program.

SPICE is a 10-week group program for people living with dementia and the people who care for them. It combines group activities that support memory and connection, exercise for strength and balance, dietitian support, practical help at home, and education and peer support for care partners. The goal is to help people stay independent, connected and living well at home for longer.

Barwon Health is the first in Victoria to run the program, and Geelong locals are among the first Victorians to take part.

For participant Lorraine from Drysdale, the program has made a real difference. "SPICE has been like a beacon in the dark," she said.

Her husband Bruce said the other members of the group became like family, and the afternoon tea was a chance to celebrate those friendships and everything the group achieved together.

Congratulations to everyone involved and thank you to our community for helping make moments like this possible. 💛

Read more about the program:
barwonhealth.org.au/news/barwon-health-brings-spice-of-life-to-people-living-with-dementia/

02/10/2026

Meet Liam 🏃‍♂️

On Sunday 1 November, Liam will line up for the New York City Marathon, running 42km in support of Barwon Health Foundation.

For Liam, running is about more than the kilometres. It's his outlet, it keeps him balanced, and it's built a real community of friends and colleagues around him. That's why he's running to support mental and physical health.

His greatest running memory so far? The Gold Coast Marathon, where he ran a new PB with friends and family cheering him on. We have a feeling New York might top it 🗽

And once he crosses that finish line? Something delicious, a well-earned takeaway splurge - hence the sweet treat bake sale.

Before he heads off, Liam is bringing our community together this weekend:

🧁 Barwon River Shake & Bake Sale
📅 Saturday 3 October, 10am
📍 Barwon Valley Fun Park, Barwon River
🏃 10km run around the river ($10 per person)
☕ Bake sale, tea, coffee and river run

Bring your cash and coins, grab a sweet treat and help us support men's mental health in our region. Everyone's welcome!

01/10/2026

Before we hit the pavement for the 2026 City of Greater Geelong Run4Geelong, did you know FIVE incredible Geelong locals are taking on the NYC Marathon in support of Barwon Health Foundation? 🗽❤️

They'll be lining up alongside more than 60,000 runners in one of the biggest marathons in the world.

The team will conquer 42kms each - 210 kms together - with a goal of raising $50,000 for Barwon Health.

Each team member has selected an area of our local health service to fundraise for.

In the lead-up to New York, we’ll introduce you to each of our five runners and share the stories behind why they’re running. 👟

You can help them go the distance: barwon-health-foundation.grassrootz.com/barwon-health-foundation-nyc-marathon-2026

Ps. We're taking another team in 2028, so keep your eyes peeled to register your interest.

Address

192 Myers Street
Geelong, VIC
3220

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61342158900

Website

https://www.barwonhealthfoundation.org.au/events/spring-appeal, http://barwonhealthfoundation.org.au/

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