For Adriano, a fit and healthy young dad, his cancer diagnosis came without warning.
“It was all a big shock finding out that I had a type of cancer,” he says.
At the ONJ Centre, he underwent chemotherapy to treat the large tumours in his heart.
“The mental challenge is real during treatment. So having that wellness offering (at the ONJ Centre) was incredibly important,” Adriano shares.
“I put my faith in the experts,” he reflects on his trusted team at the ONJ Centre. “And here I am today.”
Support patients like Adriano by joining Olivia's Walk for Wellness. Register today at the link in bio.
Today we kick off Dry July 2024! 💚
Participants give up alcohol for the month of July and raise funds for cancer patients at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre to access evidence-based wellness and supportive care programs.
It's not too late to sign up via the link in bio and go dry this July to bring love and light to those with cancer at the ONJ Centre.✨
Raise your hands if you've registered for this year's Olivia's Walk for Wellness!
There are just 100 days to go until we come together to honour the legacy of Dame Olivia Newton-John and honour her dream to offer wellness therapies to those with cancer.
Olivia's Walk for Wellness raises vital funds to offer free, evidence-based wellness therapies to patients at the ONJ Centre.
Purchase your ticket today and bring love, light and transformative care to patients today.
Link in our bio 💚
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – the perfect time to get up to date with your bowel cancer screening, even if you feel healthy.🩺
The risk of bowel cancer increases with age. The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program offers free testing kits for Australians aged between 50 - 74.
On July 1 2024, the age you can request your first free bowel screening kit will be lowered to 45.
Once you are on the National Cancer Screening Register, you will automatically receive a testing kit in the mail every two years along with reminders to complete it.
To find out more information or to check if you are eligible, follow the link in bio.
On Tuesday we launched Olivia’s Walk for Wellness 2024! 🚶♀️🚶
Donors, patients, staff, and Olivia’s niece and ONJ Centre Good Will Ambassador, Tottie Goldsmith, attended the colourful launch event at the ONJ Centre.✨
The theme this year is Let's Get Physical - buy your tickets today through the link in bio and walk with us in your best 80’s gear to support those with cancer access wellness services.
Do it for fun. Do it for an icon. Do it for people with cancer. 💚
Do it for fun. Do it for an icon. Do it for people with cancer. 💚
Today we launched Olivia’s Walk for Wellness 2024! Tickets are now on sale for our annual walk to support the ONJ Centre's incredible work.
Join us Sunday 6 October 2024 in Melbourne’s Alexandra Gardens or virtually.
Lace up your high tops, put on your sweatband, grab your friends and sign up for the most colourful, joyful walk ever – let's get physical! 🕺💃
Sign up now through the link in our bio! 🏃
Last week, the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles held an intimate luncheon at the Official Residence of the Consul General to honor the late Dame Olivia Newton-John, who was awarded The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette in Fall 2021.
Her family and friends, and the Consul-General of Australia in Los Angeles joined Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles SONE Kenko in celebrating her life and legacy. Consul General Sone presented the decoration to Dame Olivia Newton-John’s family at the special luncheon, which also highlighted the close friendship between Japan and Australia.
Thank you GREASE The Musical for the opportunity and support to have a charity fundraising weekend during the final performances in Sydney.
Volunteers from the ONJ Centre were blown away by the generosity of Sydney theatre-goers who supported the dream and legacy of Dame Olivia Newton-John.
An incredible $6,496.85 was raised from the weekend taking the total raised by @greaseOzTour since its Australian run to $48,365.85.
We are so grateful for the support from GREASE and Sydney for bringing love and light to those with cancer.
Meet Lynn, a patient companionship volunteer at the ONJ Centre.
Lynn's volunteering journey began with aspirations to connect with like-minded people and gain valuable healthcare experience and knowledge within a hospital setting.
She now finds herself excited each week to meet volunteers, staff, and patients, and is motivated by the “sense of fulfilment and camaraderie”.
Read more about Lynn this National Volunteer Week via the link in bio 💚
“You are given one of the hardest occasions in life and have the opportunity to step in make it just slightly better for a whole community of people.”
This Palliative Care Week, join us as we chat with Daniel, a Clinical Nurse Specialist on 8 South, about the true essence of palliative care, common misconceptions, and the deeply rewarding moments of his work.
Discover more about how our palliative care team supports patients and their families holistically at the link in bio 🕊️ 💚
This National Volunteer Week, we are thrilled to highlight the remarkable contributions of our volunteers.
Meet Jan, a dedicated volunteer who brings warmth and positivity to our Day Oncology and Wellness Centre every week.
With a background as a social worker spanning 30 years, Jan chose to volunteer as a patient companion to stay connected with her skills and continue helping others.
Jan shares that every shift is filled with special moments, from listening to patients’ stories, to brightening their day with a cup of tea or coffee.
Volunteering has been unexpectedly rewarding for her, proving to be as beneficial for her wellbeing as it is for the patients she supports.
Read more about Jan's inspiring journey and the impact of her volunteering at the link in bio 💚
