Improving the quality of cancer care in the Hastings, Macleay & Camden Haven area since 2005

How You Can Help

The Friends of the HCT is a group of volunteers who support the Trust and it’s vision, using their free time, talents and ideas to help raise funds for the local Hastings Macleay Regions.

How To Help

What We Do

Through the generous donations received and the fundraising events planned and held by the Friends of the HCT through our annual grant process, we are able to fund a variety of projects and provide the latest equipment to allow local cancer patients to receive the best of treatment locally.

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Apply For A Grant

We invite you to develop a project or identify a need which is both local and cancer related. Then simply complete an application for a HCT Grant. Applications open from August to October every year.

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Our Stories

The aim of “Our Stories” Project was to give a voice to local people affected by cancer and to help record and share their stories. Hearing how others have walked a similar path can be encouraging and inspiring, particularly when times are tough. If you would like to share your cancer story get in touch with us via the contacts page.

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News and Previous Fundraising Activities

Fundraising is an essential part of the Hastings Cancer Trusts activities. With support from the local community and businesses our fundraising activities are wide and varied. From Bowls Days and BBQ’s to concerts at the Glasshouse supported by acclaimed artists such as Marina Prior. To find out more about what we do read the below.

2024 Grant Presentation Evening

In 2024 the HCT partnered with Heart of Courage, led by Mel Cockshutt and Bec Hoschke. As a result 4 of our grants this year were funded by a donation of $50,000 from them.

Bec & Mel are pictured with the HCT team at the grant presentation evening.

HCT Gratefully Receives $1,000 from West Port Ladies Bowlers

Port Macquarie Triathlon Club Memorial Race

Dr Baerin Houghton was successful in getting a 2023 HCT grant for $10,527 for the purpose of updating chest drains used at the Port Macquarie Base Hospital to a Thopaz Digital Chest drain.

The EBUS has arrived. Dr Baerin Houghton explains how the $400,000 state of the art piece of diagnostic equipment works.

The last official event for our long time director Wayne Evans. Wayne has given many years of service to the HCT and his wisdom and advice have been invaluable.

2024 HCT Charity Golf Day sponsored by HEM and EMERALD DOWNS GOLF COURSE

Dr Steve Begbie, Chairman of the HCT and Suzanne Steel, Fundraising Coordinator, attended the Regional and Agribusiness banking team lunch with CEO Matt Comyn.

The Harvey Norman "Day of Days" raffle raised $4,700

Lake Cathie Ladies Bowlers raised $3,700 in their 2024 Biggest Afternoon Tea event

Keep Up To Date With Us

While we update our website with new stories and articles fairly frequently, Facebook is where we post most of our news, events and happenings.

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Click on the links below to download a brochure on the Hastings Cancer Trust or The Friends of The Hastings Cancer Trust.

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Improving the quality of cancer care in the Hastings, Macleay & Camden Haven area since 2005

How You Can Help

What We Do

Apply For A Grant

Our Stories

News and Previous Fundraising Activities

2024 Grant Presentation Evening

HCT Gratefully Receives $1,000 from West Port Ladies Bowlers

Port Macquarie Triathlon Club Memorial Race

Dr Baerin Houghton was successful in getting a 2023 HCT grant for $10,527 for the purpose of updating chest drains used at the Port Macquarie Base Hospital to a Thopaz Digital Chest drain.

The EBUS has arrived. Dr Baerin Houghton explains how the $400,000 state of the art piece of diagnostic equipment works.

The last official event for our long time director Wayne Evans. Wayne has given many years of service to the HCT and his wisdom and advice have been invaluable.

2024 HCT Charity Golf Day sponsored by HEM and EMERALD DOWNS GOLF COURSE

Dr Steve Begbie, Chairman of the HCT and Suzanne Steel, Fundraising Coordinator, attended the Regional and Agribusiness banking team lunch with CEO Matt Comyn.

The Harvey Norman "Day of Days" raffle raised $4,700

Lake Cathie Ladies Bowlers raised $3,700 in their 2024 Biggest Afternoon Tea event

Read more news, stories and event information on our news and events page

Keep Up To Date With Us

Connect with Hastings Cancer Trust

Download A Brochure

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