The Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund is seeking its next Events and Donations Officer. If this is you, then The Trust wants to hear from you. Work for a 100 per cent local charity 0.8 FTE / 30 hours per week (flexible working arrangements available) $73,444.80 (0.8FTE) salary depending on previous experience The […]
At Wodonga West Children’s Centre, something magical unfolded in Term 2. Not just in the classroom, but in the hearts of its young students. What began as a simple act of kindness by Year 3 and 4 teacher Jessica Zuber quickly transformed into a powerful lesson in wellbeing, empathy, resilience and community spirit. When Jessica’s […]
Pillar 2 Research in Action Brave Hearts on the Murray is leading a bold initiative to fund a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse in Albury-Wodonga, helping local men and women with breast and ovarian cancer access life-saving clinical trials. The nurse will work one day a week at the Border Medical Oncology Research Unit (BMORU) for […]
Pillar 4 Equipment in Action Border residents facing lung cancer benefit from more accurate and timely diagnosis, thanks to the purchase of advanced medical equipment for Albury Wodonga Health. Made possible through the generosity of a local donor Jenny Horne and the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund, this life-saving boost in lung cancer […]
Pillar 3 Education in action For many cancer patients, the road to recovery is marked not only by physical treatment but also by silent struggles—those that are harder to see and even harder to talk about. One of the most deeply felt and rarely discussed is the impact of cancer on intimacy and sexual health. […]
Pillar 1 Wellness Centre in Action For many people facing a cancer diagnosis, the journey is more than just a medical battle—it’s an emotional, logistical, and deeply personal experience. At the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre (AWRCC) Wellness Centre, social workers like Michelle Frei are helping patients and families navigate the complex challenges that come […]
When Sarah Hamilton from Enhance Physiotherapy first reached out to the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund in January, her excitement was contagious. She shared an ambitious plan to host a Winter Gala on August 2nd, with all proceeds going to support cancer services in our region. A portion of the funds raised will […]
Jack Carroll isn’t just lifting weights—he’s lifting barriers, lifting spirits, and lifting the expectations of what’s possible. After more than seven years in powerlifting, Jack has made a name for himself on the national stage. This year, he took home two major titles at the Australian Powerlifting Alliance Classic Open Nationals in Sydney: winner of the Under […]
Fifteen years ago, Peter and his 23-year-old daughter Georgia set off on an adventure that would change their lives — paddling 2,230-kilometres of the Murray River. It began in 2010 with a simple dream and a second-hand kayak, and this year, Peter is preparing to make the journey again — this time solo, and in […]
Q: Can you tell us a bit about your background and what inspired you to take on the role of Manager of the Trust Fund? I grew up in Holbrook and later moved to Albury for high school when I was 17. After school, I took up an apprenticeship in horticulture and then moved into […]