Going Dry this July for patients at the Cancer Wellness Centre

Name: Flinders Foundation
Address: 3 Flinders Drive, Bedford Park, South Australia, 5042, AU
Telephone: (08) 8204 5216
Price range: $

Posted 12 June 2025

Dry July

Going Dry this July will raise funds for people affected by cancer at Flinders to recover and thrive.

Enhancing holistic care for people affected by cancer

Your amazing support last year raised funds for an ultrasound machine for the Flinders Infusion Suite. Now, we’re focusing on holistic care support through the Cancer Wellness Centre to improve quality of life through treatment and beyond.

Lowering your glass can raise spirits for people affected by cancer at Flinders.

Through the Cancer Wellness Centre, we want to provide people with the best possible holistic care that encompasses all aspects that contribute to a healthy life. A Cancer Wellness Centre Manager isn’t just a friendly face to guide patients; they are the key to connecting patients with vital supports that improve their health and wellbeing through treatment and beyond.

Improve access to support programs

What if there was a welcoming space where people affected by cancer can access programs that support their physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing?

With your support this Dry July, a Cancer Wellness Centre Manager can help:

Identify and address needs of people affected by cancer.

Deliver services that are tailored to meet individual needs, improve care experience, quality of life, health and wellbeing.

Continuously improve patient outcomes through the use of evidence-based frameworks, research and program evaluation.

There are more than 45,000 cancer-related appointments at Flinders each year. That’s over 45,000 opportunities to make the journey easier for people and families by connecting them with holistic supports that aren’t just medical.

Going Dry this July improves the flow of services that improve the care experience and quality of life for people affected by cancer.

Teresa's Story

When Teresa was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, her world changed overnight. The uncertainty of treatment, side effects, and emotional toll weighed heavily. She turned to the Cancer Wellness Centre at the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, looking for support beyond medical care.

One of the most valuable resources she found was the exercise program. Working out in the centre’s gym alongside chemotherapy helped her manage side effects, reduce fatigue, and regain strength. Just as importantly, it provided a sense of community, allowing her to connect with others who truly understood what she was going through.

“When receiving treatment I had an appointment with a nurse and learned that there were many services in the Cancer Wellness Centre that was very helpful. We talked about how important it is to look after your physical and mental health and wellbeing during this time.

I joined the gym, with a professional trainer who gave us personalised fitness plans to follow. On top of those exercises, I did yoga, meditation and healthy eating to get me through that difficult time.”

For Teresa, the Cancer Wellness Centre became a lifeline—a place to heal, connect, and find strength beyond her diagnosis. Cancer care is about more than just medical treatment; patients need exercise, creative outlets, emotional support, and community to navigate their journey.

Many patients, however, are unaware of these vital services. A Cancer Wellness Program Manager is crucial to ensuring every person at the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer has access to holistic, wraparound support—just as Teresa did.

How to get involved

Your commitment to Dry July directly supports our efforts to connect people with holistic support. By going alcohol-free for the month of July and getting your friends, family, and colleagues on board, you'll be making a real difference in the lives of cancer patients at Flinders. Every donation, large or small, brings us closer to our goal of enhancing patient care.

Don’t drink alcohol?

How about swapping out coffee, soft drink or chocolate for the month? Whichever way you choose to ‘Go Dry’, you’ll be helping patients affected by cancer at Flinders. 