Blue Dot Army

04/06/2026

Planning a winter escape to Perth or the NT? There's never been a better time to book direct. Metro Hotels is welcoming guests like family, and for every booking made directly through them in June, they're donating $1 to Blue Dot Army

Whether you're chasing that winter sun, a quick getaway, or heading to Perth to watch the Fremantle Dockers notch another win, choose Metro Hotels and help us do more for the community while you travel !.

Have 50th birthday and a special shout out to our local supporters Metro Hotel Perth and Metro Hotel Perth City who go above and beyond helping out our guests.

💙 In our 50th Year, We're Giving Back 🌟

At Metro Hotels, we believe travel is about more than just where you stay. It's about supporting the communities that make every destination special.

As we celebrate our 50th year, we're proud to give back to the communities that have supported us for generations. ❤️

For every booking made between 4-30 June 2026, we'll donate $1 per booking to support incredible charities making a real difference in our local communities.

🌟 Who Your Stay Supports

🏥 NSW Properties
Supporting Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation, helping provide life-changing care, research and support for children and families when they need it most.

💙 WA & NT Properties
Supporting Blue Dot Army, providing comfort, connection and practical support for people undergoing cancer treatment.

Plus, when you book direct with Metro Hotels and use promo code SOCIAL10, you'll receive:
✔️ Up to 10% off Best Flexible Rates
✔️ 5% off selected Hot Deals
✔️ 5% off Gift Cards

Every stay can make a difference.

Book your next getaway today and help us make every stay count. ✨https://metrohotels.com.au/

01/06/2026

💙 Connect to Care – Mandurah

If you or someone you love has faced a cancer diagnosis along the Peel corridor, you'll know how far that journey to treatment can feel.

Blue Dot Army is exploring the possibility of opening a volunteer hub In Rockingham to help bridge a very real gap in support services for local people navigating cancer treatment.

But first, we want to connect with you, the community.

Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and beautiful food at Saltbush Training Restaurant in Mandurah, where we'll share what we're hearing about local needs and listen to what matters most to the people in this region.

📅 Wednesday 17th June
🕕 6pm – 9pm
📍 Saltbush Training Restaurant, Mandurah
🎟️ $75 + bf per person

Your ticket includes a 3-course dinner and a welcome drink on arrival, lovingly prepared and presented by the talented cookery, hospitality and event students at Saltbush.

Whether you're on a cancer journey, a carer, a healthcare worker, or simply someone who cares about your community, your voice matters and we'd love to see you there.

👉 Grab your seat here: https://www.trybooking.com/DLUFA
(Seats are limited — don't leave it too long!)

Let's work together to make sure no one along the Peel corridor faces this journey alone. 💙

Born from lived experience, Blue Dot Army supports people and families impacted by cancer through practical care, connection and community support....

27/05/2026

We are thrilled to have Colin La Galia as our Guest Speaker at our upcoming "Connect to Care" Dinner on Wednesday 17th June

Colin is the State Manager of Icon Cancer Centre WA, part of Australia's largest integrated and multidisciplinary cancer care provider and someone who genuinely believes that people are the point.

He's also a Non-Executive Director of The Hospital Research Foundation Group and Chairman of the Board of Governors for The Hospital Research Foundation of WA, including leading its Finance and Audit Sub-Committee.

With 30+ years of leadership across Abbott, GSK, MSD, and Hollywood IVF, Colin has built a career on bringing people together and making things happen in Australia and internationally. He's known for building high-performing teams and partnerships where people actually want to show up.

Colin is passionate about developing people and driving meaningful change through collaboration, innovation, and the occasional well-placed conversation over dinner.

Come along and join in a fabulous night hosted by the students of South Metropolitan TAFE in Mandurah - https://lnkd.in/gdQs7HxE

24/05/2026

What a brilliant morning we had in today’s A special thanks to those who chose to support our little charity today. Our team of 14 collectively raised $4,690.68 which is truly incredible. A massive thanks to all who donated to help us change the cancer experience for others - we are forever grateful for your support. We look forward to doing it again next year !

23/05/2026

🏃 Less than 24 hours to go until the HBF Run for a Reason and what a ride it's been already! Our Reason is simple - to have a world where no one faces cancer alone.

We are blown away to share that our Blue Dot Army team has raised over $4,000 which is an incredible effort from an incredible community. Every dollar makes a real difference, and we are so grateful. Our youngest (and top fund raiser) of our team is 12 and we want to wish Dakota all the best for her run - you truly are an inspiration.

A huge thank you to everyone lacing up tomorrow, your dedication to raising awareness and funds for our charity means everything and to everyone who has donated, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🙏

It's not too late! You can still donate to Blue Dot Army and help us push even further. Every contribution counts. 💙

See you all at the start line! Let's do this. 💪

HBF Run for a Reason is back and ready to inspire the community to move, connect and make a lasting impact. Run, walk, or wheel for a cause close to your heart. Join us at WA's best day out on Sunday 24 May. Across 14 years, participants have helped raise over $14 million for more than 350 charities...

20/05/2026

Join us on Wednesday 17th June and help grow and develop the next generation of hospitality, event and cookery professionals from South Metropolitan TAFE in Mandurah - tickets are $75 +bf for a 3 course dinner, drink on arrival and the chance to win some great door prizes - https://www.trybooking.com/DLUFA

With a career built on community and connection, our MC Sherl is going to be the glue that holds the night together for our upcoming Connect to Care event and we can't wait! 💙

Sherl is a not-for-profit advisor, mentor, and experienced leader with more than 35 years connecting people to purpose across the sector.

Right now Sherl is the Interim General Manager of Compassionate Communities Australia, championing community-led care and connection across the country.
She also serves as a Director and Trustee of the Australian Online Giving Foundation because she believes giving should be for everyone.

18/05/2026

🦋 This week is National Volunteer Week (18–22 May) and we want to highlight the incredible people at the heart of Blue Dot Army - our volunteers.

Just like the butterfly that is our symbol representing change, endurance, hope and life, our volunteers wrap their wings around every guest who comes into our care.
They are the backbone of everything we do. Without them, we simply could not deliver on our vision of a world where no one faces cancer alone.

To every single one of our volunteers : thank you. Thank you for showing up, for giving your time, and for helping change the cancer experience for others. We are so deeply grateful. 💙

18/05/2026

A big shoutout to our wonderful volunteers who once again went above and beyond for Sharon, who has travelled all the way from Kununurra for treatment in Perth! ❤️

What was meant to be a short stay has extended and with only a few days' worth of clothing, one of our volunteers made sure she was well looked after with a fresh change of clothes delivered to her hotel.

On Friday, after a big day of appointments, our volunteers spent the afternoon taking Sharon out for some special shopping and by the sounds of it, they made it a truly memorable one! Sharon said it was the best afternoon she's had since arriving in Perth. 😊

A special mention also to the wonderful team at Metro Hotel Perth City who have gone out of their way to make Sharon feel safe, comfortable and right at home during her extended stay. 🏨

That's the magic of community! Thank you to everyone who has wrapped Sharon in such warmth, so far from home. 💛

13/05/2026

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

Join us for Blue Dot Army - Connect to Care, an inspiring event bringing people together for an evening of meaningful conversation, purpose, and fun.

📅 Wednesday 17 June 2026
⏰ Doors open 6:00pm
📍 Saltbush Training Restaurant, Mandurah
🎟 $75 per person +BF (includes 3-course meal + drink on arrival)

Your support goes beyond Blue Dot Army, helping to grow and develop the next generation of hospitality, event, and cookery professionals from South Metropolitan TAFE.

👉 Secure your spot now: https://www.trybooking.com/DLUFA