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Art Therapy – First Workshop for 2025

Becky Louise was once again in action at Hazelhurst Gallery. The first Art Therapy Workshop for 2025 was held in April and was well received by those who attended.

“The waiting is the hardest part”

The waiting is the hardest part. For cancer patients like Rosealeen, this is all too true. But a game-changing research grant could change that by making same-day radiation treatment for brain metastases a reality.

Research Grant Recipient – Dr Joel Poder

Introducing 𝗗𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 at St George Hospital Cancer Care Centre. Joel will be presenting at the St George & Sutherland Medical Research Foundation (SSMRF) Annual Dinner Friday 4 April as a successful grant recipient of the 2024 Research Grants. Joel’s research looks at the provision of same day radiation planning and treatment for patients with metastatic brain cancer. The project will look to validate 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 tools used in the planning phase of radiation treatment. These tools will allow an MRI taken in the morning, then planning the radiation dose for multiple brain tumours followed by treatment in the afternoon. Once the artificial intelligence tools have been validated the project will move to clinical trial. This project has the potential to make a significant impact on the speed in which treatment can be offered for patients with metastatic brain cancers. The SSMRF Research Grant has been sponsored by Southern Cancer Care. If you would like to attend and hear more tickets are available https://events.humanitix.com/ssmrf-annual-celebration-dinner

Art Therapy Workshop – Friday 11 April

Rolling the Dice Artist Becky Louise will again share her story, caring for her partner Nat through her art. We would love to see you at the art therapy workshop to be conducted by Becky Louise at Hazelhurst Gallery on Friday 11 April 2025, 10 – 4pm. Art supplies and lunch provided.

Rolling the Dice with Cancer: Limited print run now available

Artist Becky Louise has announced a limited print run of selected works with a percentage to go to Southern Cancer Care, helping fund Art Therapy programs.

Michael Tynan Challenge raffle for SCC

Purchase two tickets for $50 to support Southern Cancer Care in Michael Tynan Challenge’s Christmas Raffle.

Rolling the dice with cancer: A night of art, reflection and support for carers

Exhibition will be open to the public this weekend

The “Rolling the dice with cancer” exhibition will be open to the public at Hazelhurst Arts Centre throughout this weekend during regular opening hours.

Nourishing the body and soul: Rolling the dice with cancer

As part of Carers Week, join us on Friday, 18 October 2024 at Hazelhurst Arts Centre for an evening dedicated to supporting patients and carers through cancer with art, conversation – and outstanding food.