Sony Foundation Australia

26/08/2026

⚽️ Own a piece of Auckland FC history while helping create unforgettable experiences for children with disability and their families in New Zealand.

Get your hands on an authentic Auckland FC jersey, personally signed by members of the A-League Championship-winning team, professionally framed and accompanied by an official Certificate of Authentication.

🏆 Valued at Money Can’t Buy
🤝 Generously donated by Quest Apartment Hotels - New Zealand & Fiji

All funds raised will support Sony Foundation New Zealand’s Children’s Holiday Camp Program, giving children with disability the chance to build independence, make friends and enjoy an unforgettable and accessible camp experience - while giving families a weekend of valuable respite.

👉 Bid now via the link in our bio or head to https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01j-r_0

Auction closes Thursday 10th September 2026 5PM NZST.

26/08/2026

SHOUT Spring 2026 is here! 🌸📖

Our latest issue of SHOUT, Sony Foundation’s biannual magazine, is officially out — celebrating an incredible first half of 2026 and the milestones made possible by our supporters.

Inside, you’ll find updates, including:
✨ 50,000 nights of full funded accommodation provided through 'You Can Stay'
🎉 Record-breaking 4Ward events in Sydney and Melbourne, with Australian music icon Paul Kelly taking the stage
💙 Highlights from our 'You Can' Youth Cancer Centres
🏕️ The latest from Holiday Camps, Musicians Making A Difference - MMAD and Youth Off The Streets
🤝 Updates from our corporate partner network and much more!

A huge thank you to our incredible partners, supporters, volunteers and community for helping make this impact possible — and to our corporate partner 3DUX for bringing this edition of SHOUT to life so perfectly.

📖 Read SHOUT Spring 2026 via the link in our bio.

21/08/2026

BRISSY4WARD 2026 RAISES $1,027,000 FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS WITH CANCER 💙

What an incredible afternoon at Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves raising funds for youth cancer.

This year was extra special as we celebrated a major milestone for Sony Foundation’s You Can Stay: 50,000 nights of fully funded accommodation provided to young regional Australians facing cancer and their families in partnership with Quest Apartment Hotels.

The afternoon was filled with incredible entertainment, powerful stories and, most importantly, an incredible show of generosity, featuring:

🎤 Standout performances from Tyla Rodriguess and Sony Music Australia artist Dylan Wright.

💙 A powerful address from 25-year-old youth cancer advocate Marcus Heironymus on the difference the program is making for regional young Australians.

🎙️ An all-star hosting line-up featuring KIIS 97.3FM’s Kip Wightman & Alana Riley, 9 News Queensland/Channel 9's Melissa Downes, Joel Dry & Peter Psaltis, Nova 106.9’s Nick, Luttsy & Susie O'Neill, 7NEWS Brisbane's Max Futcher and Sarah Greenhalgh, alongside Sony Foundation Ambassador Giaan Rooney.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters and partners, the funds raised at Brissy4Ward will help provide thousands more nights of free, uncapped accommodation close to treating hospitals for regional young Australians facing cancer, and their families.

📸 A huge thank you to our national content partner Topbunk and Terry O'Hagan for capturing the day.

Event Partners: Bedarra Island Resort, Creative Printing & Apparel, Diamond Lab Boutique, Felons Brewing Co., G.H.Mumm, Howard Smith Wharves, Michael Hill, NPW Productions, Oasis, Peter Lehmann, San Pellegrino, Story Bridge Adventure Climb, Sunnydale Green Solutions, Tanica, Terry O’Hagan Photography, The Advertising Works, Topbunk and United Airlines.

Media Partners: ACM, Amazon Ads, Are Media, ARN, Foxtel Media, Gumtree Group, IGN Entertainment, JCDecaux, JOLT, News Corp Australia, Nine Entertainment, NOVA Entertainment, oOh!media, Paramount, POA, QMS, SBS, Scentre Group BrandSpace, Seven Network, Snapchat and Val Morgan.

21/08/2026

20/08/2026

A first look at Brissy4Ward 2026 💚
 
Sony Foundation’s annual Brissy4Ward has officially kicked off at Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves, with Queensland’s biggest names in media, entertainment and business uniting in support of young Australians with cancer.
 
This year’s event marks a particularly special milestone for Sony Foundation’s ‘You Can Stay’ program: 50,000 nights of fully funded accommodation provided since the program launched in 2020.
 
Swipe through to see some snaps from the official Brissy4Ward Red Carpet.
 
It’s set to be an unforgettable afternoon of impact and entertainment all for an important cause.
 

19/08/2026

Sony Foundation’s You Can Stay has reached an incredible milestone: 50,000 nights of funded accommodation for regional young Australians facing cancer and their families.

To mark the milestone, Sony Foundation climbed Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge yesterday with Queensland families supported by You Can Stay, supporters and advocates, shining a light on the distances many young people from regional communities travel to access life-saving, specialised cancer treatment.

Among the group were Rachael and Rylee Hepner (Jackson Hepner Foundation), Queensland’s first family supported by You Can Stay, alongside Brissy4Ward 2025 You Can Champion Kate Mearns, Brissy4Ward 2026 You Can Champion Marcus Heironymus, Sony Foundation Ambassador Giaan Rooney and Sony Foundation supporters.

Delivered by Sony Foundation in partnership with Quest Apartment Hotels, You Can Stay provides free, uncapped accommodation for regional young cancer patients and their families who must travel for specialised treatment.

Every one of these 50,000 nights represents more than a place to stay. Each represents a young person being able to access the life-saving treatment they need while remaining close to their family and loved ones.

As we celebrate this milestone, we’re looking ahead to the thousands more nights still to come, with Sony Foundation’s Brissy4Ward taking place today at Howard Smith Wharves to raise vital funds and awareness for You Can Stay.

Thank you to everyone who has helped make 50,000 nights possible — from our supporters and partners to Story Bridge Adventure Climb for helping us mark this incredible milestone, and Topbunk for capturing the moment. ❤️

18/08/2026

Yesterday marked the official end of The Chemo Commute — Marcus' 400km walk from Goondiwindi to Brisbane raising an incredible $130,000 for Sony Foundation’s 'You Can Stay' program. 🚶🎉

After three weeks on the road, Marcus crossed the finish line at Princess Alexandra Hospital — the same hospital where he received treatment for testicular cancer at just 16, almost nine years ago.

He was welcomed by his family, friends, Sony Foundation supporters and partners, including Budget Direct, Rural Affinity, Quest Woolloongabba Apartment Hotel (Quest Apartment Hotels), Nova 106.9, Princess Alexandra Hospital Executives (Metro South Health), Queensland Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls MP, and Director-General, Queensland Health and Sony Foundation Board Director Dr David Rosengren.

A huge thank you to Budget Direct for not only supporting The Chemo Commute with $25,000 in matched giving for Budget Direct customers, but donating an additional $25,000 donation to help take Marcus’ fundraising total to an incredible $130,000.

Thank you also to the team at Poem for believing in Marcus and The Chemo Commute from the very beginning, and helping bring this incredible campaign to life.

But most importantly, thank you, Marcus. ❤️

When Marcus was diagnosed at 16, You Can Stay didn’t yet exist. Now, he has walked 400km to help ensure more regional young Australians facing cancer can access the care they need without the added burden of costly travel, finding somewhere to stay or being separated from the people they love.

His generosity, determination and commitment to helping the next young person facing cancer is truly extraordinary.

We're looking forward to welcoming Marcus to Sony Foundation's Brissy4Ward event on Thursday, where he'll share a little more about his cancer journey. 💙

18/08/2026

🚨A NEW prize has just joined the Brissy4Ward Silent Auction Line-Up!🚨

The latest addition:🌴A luxury four-night stay at Marquis Los Cabos all inclusive resort and spa.

Check out all the details and more than 50 other exclusive silent auction prizes at the link in our bio.

Don’t forget, supporters from across Australia can bid on these exciting prizes while making a difference! So, what are you waiting for?

🔗 Head to the link in our bio to register and start bidding!
⏰ Bidding closes Thursday, 20 August at 3:30PM.

Every dollar helps support Sony Foundation's youth cancer initiative, including You Can Stay supporting regional families affected by youth cancer.

17/08/2026

A special morning to mark the end of The Chemo Commute and over $130,000 raised for Sony Foundation’s ‘You Can Stay’ program. Thank you 9 News Queensland for capturing the end of Marcus’ extraordinary journey so perfectly. ❤️

16/08/2026

As Marcus completes his second last day of The Chemo Commute , some familiar faces from Seven Network's Australian Idol 2026 are sending him some much-needed encouragement as he makes his way into Brisbane!

Kalani artis music , Kesha Nevé, CYNTA and Harlan Goode are getting behind Marcus — and earlier this year, they also visited one of Sony Foundation’s You Can Centres in Sydney, meeting young people from our wider You Can network, connecting over the healing power of music and jamming out in the You Can Centre music room. 🎶

Thank you Kalani, Kesha, Cynta and Harlan for supporting young Australians affected by cancer through Sony Foundation’s youth cancer initiatives. ❤️

Just ONE more day until Marcus reaches Brisbane!

If you’d like to show your support and help more regional youth cancer patients access the specialised care and support they need via free, uncapped city accommodation, donate via the link in our bio or visit https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01hzq_0 🙌