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Solaris Cancer Care

💙 95% community-funded charity providing free support services to Western Australians affected by cancer.

At Solaris, we believe that everyone should have access to high-quality support to help cope with the impact of cancer. We provide a range of services, which improve the quality of life of people affected by cancer, their carers, and families.

05/09/2026

We all know a little pampering can go a long way 💛

Solaris is delighted to announce we are now offering complimentary hand & nail care for people undergoing cancer treatment or recovering from cancer. Sessions will take place at our Cottesloe centre, with Kenjai from Kustom Klaws providing a gentle, safe and soothing service.

It’s a chance to take a moment for yourself, feel a little pampered and leave with some extra sparkle!

Hand and nail care will be offered once a month on a Monday 💅🏼

To book - please contact our Cottesloe centre on 9384 3544
or email: [email protected]

03/09/2026

Congratulations to our CEO, Tony Hume on his appointment to the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Board!

Tony Hume brings extensive leadership experience across the health, higher education and not-for-profit sectors. As Chief Executive Officer of Solaris Cancer Care and Managing Director of Human Associates, he has built a strong reputation in governance, strategic growth and stakeholder engagement.

In addition to his executive roles, Tony serves as a Non-Executive Director of the National Stroke Foundation Australia and the Indigenous Arts Foundation, and is Deputy Chair of the Cancer Wellness Centre.

His career has included leadership positions in organisations supporting healthcare, children, homelessness services and medical research in Western Australia.

Tony's broad expertise and commitment to community wellbeing will support NMHS in delivering safe, high-quality healthcare services for Western Australians.

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26/08/2026

A huge thank you to the team at Cottesloe Dental for recently running their 'Raffle for a Reason' in support of Solaris Cancer Care 💛

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone at the practice, and in the local community, who got behind the raffle and helped raise funds for our cancer support services.

Fundraisers like this mean so much and make a big difference. They help us continue supporting people impacted by cancer, while also spreading the word about the services available through Solaris.

Congratulations to the lucky raffle winner, who took home a fantastic prize worth $400 - kindly donated by Cottesloe Dental.

Thank you for choosing to support Solaris, and to everyone who bought a ticket and helped make the raffle a success. Every act of kindness helps us be there for people when they need it most 💛

25/08/2026

In Honour of Mark Lane 🤍🌊

It is with great sadness that we remember and honour Mark Lane, a much-loved member of the Solaris Cancer Care family and a wonderful supporter of our work.

Mark first came to Solaris Cancer Care as a client in 2017, and in the years that followed, he became one of our most passionate advocates. In 2019, Mark proudly took on the role of Solaris Ambassador, using his voice, his influence and his incredible generosity of spirit to help others facing cancer.

Mark understood firsthand the importance of support, connection and having somewhere to turn during one of life’s most difficult journeys. He gave back to Solaris with the same kindness and selflessness that he showed so many people throughout his life.

Mark was a remarkable man, a respected leader in Australian surfing, a mentor, a coach, a father, a husband, a friend and someone who had an extraordinary ability to make people feel valued and believed in.

His contribution to the surfing community was immense, but his greatest legacy will always be the people he touched. His kindness, wisdom, encouragement and genuine care for others will live on through the many lives he influenced.

We extend our deepest condolences to Mark’s beloved wife Elizabeth, his children, family, friends and the entire surfing and wider community who are grieving this incredible loss.

From all of us at Solaris Cancer Care, thank you, Mark, for believing in our work, for sharing your story, for standing beside us and for helping us give people affected by cancer more life and more time.

You will be deeply missed, but your legacy of kindness, courage and giving back will continue.

Rest peacefully, Mark. 🕊️🤍🌊
Forever a part of the Solaris family.

*Pictured Mark Lane and Solaris Founder David Joske at the Whalebone Classic enjoying a coffee from our coffee van.

24/08/2026

🌸 Tickets are selling fast for Solaris Cancer Care’s 25th Birthday Spring Garden Fundraising Lunch! 🌸

October 24th, we’re bringing our community together at the beautiful Royal Perth Yacht Club for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating 25 years of free supportive cancer care across Western Australia.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners and sponsors who are helping make this milestone event possible. Your generosity, support and belief in our work means Solaris can continue providing free practical, emotional and wellbeing care to people affected by cancer, so no one has to face cancer alone.

We are especially grateful to the wonderful supporters helping bring the day to life, including Royal Perth Yacht Club, Access Cardiology, Soleil Health, Cooper and Laurie Optometrists, Kailis Bros, Mt Barker Chicken, Bannister Downs Dairy, Willie Creek Pearls, Old McDonald Gin, Poppys Flowers, Katalane Tents, Dolce Ensembles, Helping Hand Group, Catalano Seafood, and all of the businesses and individuals contributing prizes, services and support.

Guests will enjoy champagne on arrival, beautiful canapés, a delicious lunch showcasing Western Australian produce, inspiring stories, entertainment, raffles, giveaways, silent and live auctions, and a few special touches under a stunning marquee on the river.

Gather your friends, book your table and secure your place now, seats are limited and this is one Spring Garden Lunch you won’t want to miss.

💙 Every ticket helps Solaris Cancer Care continue supporting Western Australians affected by cancer, free of charge.

Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/spring-garden-fundraising-lunch

21/08/2026

Did you know that singing in a group has been shown to reduce stress and enhance mood?
Studies have also shown singing releases endorphins, promotes better lung function and circulation, enhances memory and mental alertness!

Every Wednesday morning at Solaris Cottesloe we run a social singing group in our hall (great acoustics by the way), where you can enjoy the benefits of belting out a good tune. No experience needed - come as you are 💛

Stick around afterwards for a cuppa and a friendly chat. Just a short stroll from Grant Street train station, come along and make a morning of it! 🎶

If you're interested in joining our CareSong sessions, each Wednesday from 10.15am, book your place online -
solariscancercare.org.au/book-therapies-and-courses

19/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful team at Horizon Yoga in Cottesloe for supporting Solaris with their recent fundraising event.

It was a beautiful coming together of wellbeing and connection, in support of people impacted by cancer. The special session combined gentle yoga, somatic healing and a sound healing, and raised an incredible $700 for Solaris🧘‍♀️

We are truly grateful to Horizon Yoga for choosing to support our community.
Thank you to everyone who came along, took part and helped make this such a success 💛

15/08/2026

Have you got your ticket for our Spring Garden Lunch? 🌸

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of amazing food, raffles, giveaways, live auction, entertainment and inspiring speakers, all set beneath a stunning Katalane Marquee Tent on the lawns of the Royal Perth Yacht Club.

Gather your friends, book your table and be part of a beautiful event with purpose.
Don’t miss out, secure your tickets today!

Get your tickets from https://events.humanitix.com/spring-garden-fundraising-lunch

13/08/2026

"We move to release what we’ve been carrying, we breathe to calm the nervous system and we slow down enough to hear ourselves again." 💛

Wise and welcoming words from Nicola Garcia, who instructs at our weekly Wednesday yoga class at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

"There is no perfect body, no expectation to perform, and no need to keep up. Just an invitation to arrive exactly as you are."

Yoga is an important part of Solaris’ holistic approach to supporting people during cancer treatment. Gentle poses can improve flexibility and strength, as well as balance. And breath-focused practices help reduce stress and anxiety.

We'd love you to join Nicola, from Temple Lane Studio, at 9.30am Wednesdays at the Solaris Centre SCGH. To book your place, call Solaris at Sir Charles Gairdner 6383 3475 or email: [email protected]

If you are interested in exploring the mind-body connection by taking part in yoga, we have several classes across our centres during the week. Check out our monthly timetables and join in -
solariscancercare.org.au/get-support/monthly-centre-timetables

Address

80 Railway Street Cottesloe
Perth, WA
6011

Telephone

+61893843544

Website

http://www.solariscancercare.org.au/

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