The Hastings Cancer Trust Grants Program

Get Planning for your 2024 grant application

An application for a Hastings Cancer Trust grant can be submitted by, or on behalf of health care providers involved in the management of cancer patients or, a community organisation which supports cancer patients and/or cancer survivors and their carers in the Hastings, Camden Haven and Macleay districts.

The trustees will pay particular attention to how the funds applied for in the grant application will benefit the maximum number of cancer patients and those recovering from cancer.

If resources are not available to approve the full funding of the project outlined in the application, detailed costings would provide scope for the trustees to consider partial funding. Applications with matching funding sources would be looked upon favorably.

In 2024, due to the generosity of THE HEART OF COURAGE team, we will be having a special focus on grant applications that look to CLOSE THE GAP for Aboriginal communities access to cancer services, encourage cancer research and involve cancer patients in exercise programs.

The application period opens on Monday 5th August and closes at 5.00pm on Friday 4th October, 2024.

All applicants will be advised of the result of their application by email or mail towards the end of October and successful applicants will be invited to attend a formal presentation of certificates in November, 2024.

How to apply

As in previous years applications for a grant can be through the COMPLETE ONLINE button below.

OR the application form can be downloaded below, completed and emailed to [email protected]

OR the application form can be printed off, completed and mailed to Hastings Cancer Trust, PO Box 9272, Port Macquarie 2444.

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The Grants Program has given back over $1,500,000 to projects in our community, enabling local organisations to:
- Purchase state-of-the-art equipment for cancer treatment
- Run world-class clinical trials
- Offer specialists training for nurses, radiation therapists and other cancer specialists clinicians
- Accommodation for patients and families during treatment
- Improve the quality of local palliative care
- Develop educational resources, workshops and support programs for local cancer patients and their families

Projects funded from the 2023 HCT Grants Program

Wauchope Pallative Care

Port City Bowling Club CEO David Gearing, Marketing Manager Katy-Lee Waldron, Administration Manager Rose Willis and Travelling Bowlers Brian Riordan and Mitch Wilkins presenting a grant of $9,082 to Emma Kneipp of the Wauchope Palliative Care Unit for the purchase of 4 x Ultracare Mobile Liftchairs. This grant was fully funded by a Port City Club Community Grant.

MNCCI

Katie Gooch from the MNCCI accepted a HCT grant certificate for $5,000 from Mitch VanderVeer from Coastline Credit Union. The funds will be used to beautify the patient courtyard.

MNCCI Training

Liz Lewis, representing J&S Real Estate, Bonny Hills, presented Dr Stephen Begbie a grant certificate for $1,000 which will be used to support a young local cancer professional's training.

Macleay Valley Home Hospice

Michelle Donge & Allison McLaughlin represented the Macleay Valley Home Hospice team and accepted a grant certificate for $3,370 which will be used to purchase 3 Lightweight wheelchairs. The certificate was presented to them by Norm Kruk representing Expressway Spares.

Hastings Home Hospice

Corporate sponsors of the HCT, Jerome & Dianne Robinson of 40 Winks, presented a certificate to Donna Kuhn of the Hastings Home Hospice for the value of $5,508. This will be used for the purchase of 6 Roho Cushions.

Thopaz Digital Chest Drains

Mrs Leslie Williams, Member for Port Macquarie, is seen here presenting Dr Baerin Houghton a grant certificate for $10,527 which will allow the update chest drains used at the PMBH to Thopaz Digital Chest Drains.

Endobronchial Ultrasound

The trustees and friends of the HCT are very proud to be able to award a grant of $120,000 to Dr Baerin Houghton for the purchase of a processor to support an Endobronchial Ultrasound, a state of the art diagnostic piece of equipment currently not available on the Mid North Coast. Naomi Hunter and Kristian Murphy from HEM Property are equally as proud to have joined forces with Shane Gregory from CrossFit2444 to raise $26,000 which will be allocated directly to the purchase. Naomi and Kristian are seen here presenting the certificate to Dr Houghton.

MNCCI

The MNCCI Clinical Trial Unit received a 2023 grant of $5,300 which will partially fund the purchase of an ECG machine. Brendon & Katy Roods presented the certificate to Kiran Buckley and Victoria Miller.

Wauchope District Memorial Hospital

Chris Kirkman from Angove Family Winemakers presented a grant certificate for $9,000 to Melissa Court and Nez Cook from the Wauchope District Memorial Hospital surgical unit. The funds will be used to purchase a Colposcope for the unit. The Colposcope is highly effective in preventing the development of cervical cancer. The scope is currently not available at the Wauchope Hospital. This grant was partially funded by a donation from the Wauchope Patchwork Quilters.

Macleay Valley Community Palliative Care

Anne Wilson and Lorraine Gentles representing the Lake Cathie Ladies Bowlers presented a certificate for $2,677 to Michelle and Allison from the Macleay Valley Community Palliative Care team for the purchase of a HoverMatt.

MNCCI

Danika White from the MNCCI accepted a certificate for $2,250 from Marlene van den Bosch and Elayne Byers from the West Port Lady Bowlers. This grant will be used to purchase tube feeding equipment.

Projects funded from the 2022 HCT Grants Program

Hastings Home Hospice

Mayor Peta Pinson presenting a 2022 Grant Certificate valued at $8,372 to Lil Andrews and Gae Green of the Hastings Home Hospice for the purchase of a Portable Oxygen Concentrator.

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute

Mitchell VanDerVeer of the Coastline Credit Union presenting a 2022 Grant Certificate valued at $1,500 to Dr Georgia Ritchie, Oncologist at the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute for the support of a trainee medical oncologist.

Wauchope Hospital Palliative Care unit

Jerome and Dianne Robinson of Forty Winks presenting a 2022 Grant Certificate valued at $12,885 to Dr Will Kennett of the Wauchope Hospital Palliative Care unit for partial funding of an ultrasound machine.

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute

Trudi Hosking of John Oxley Motors presenting a 2022 Grant Certificate valued at $2,000 to Tricia Bourke of the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute for the purchase of Vascular access-Chester Chest.

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute

Di Parry & Marleen VenDenBosch of the West Port Ladies Bowling Club presenting a 2022 Grant Certificate valued $5,000 to Holly Boss of the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute for the purchase of resources for patients and families affected by a cancer diagnosis.

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute

David Gearing and Katie-Lee Waldron of Port City Bowling Club presenting a 2022 Grant Certificate valued at $8,437 to Kirsty Baxter of the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute for the purchase of 2 multipurpose chairs for the comfort of patients during their treatment.

Macleay Valley Palliative Care

Ann Wilson of the Lake Cathie Ladies Bowlers presenting a 2022 Grant Certificate valued at $6,364 to Dr Stephen Begbie who accepted it on behalf of the Macleay Valley Palliative Care Team for the purchase of a bariatric pull apart bed.

Dr Will Kennett

Ashley & Pauline Roods of Emerald Downs Golf Course presenting a 2022 Grant Certificate for the value of $1,200 to Dr Will Kennett for the purchase of appropriate fans to assist with cancer patients' breathlessness.

Port Macquarie Base Hospital

Chris Kirkman of Angove Wines presenting a 2022 Grant Certificate valued at $5,045 to Rachael Sydenham and Cath Gray of the Port Macquarie Base Hospital Palliative Care Team

for the purchase of 2 recliners for the use of palliative patients and their families.

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute

Kristian Murphy of HEM Properties presenting a 2022 Grant Certificate to Natalie Schmude of the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute valued at $10,000 for the purchase of a Paxman Cold Cap System

Port Macquarie Base Hospital

Ron Fischer presenting beautifully hand knitted blankets donated by the Lincoln Gardens ladies to Rachael Sydenham & Cath Gray of the Port Macquarie Base Hospital Palliative Care Department. The blankets will be used by patients and families and given to families to take home when their loved ones leave the unit.

Hastings Cancer Trust Presentation

Mayor Peta Pinson and Dr Stephen Begbie enjoy the 2022 Hastings Cancer Trust Grant presentation evening. Ten grant certificates valued at over $60,000 were presented to local health care providers.

Projects funded from the 2021 HCT Grants Program

MNCCI

Pat Conaghan, Federal Member for Cowper, presents a HCT grant certificate valued at $12,500 to Kirsty Baxter & Kym Hedges from the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute for partial funding of a portable ultrasound system

Port Macquarie Community Health Centre

Pat Conaghan presents a HCT grant certificate valued at $ 10,725 to Pauline Smith & Colleen Ryan from the Port Macquarie Community Health Centre for the purchase of syringe drivers & lock boxes

Macleay Valley Home Hospice

Haydn Oriti from Donovan Oates Hannaford presents a HCT grant certificate valued at $5,010 to Vicki Hope from the Macleay Valley Home Hospice for the purchase of air mattresses and cushions.

Wauchope Hospital Palliative Care

Samantha Robinson from Forty Winks presents a HCT grant certificate valued at $5,000 to Mary Trotter from the Wauchope Hospital Palliative Care Unit for the purchase of air mattress and cushions.

PMBH Respiratory Services

Ron Fischer from First National Real Estate presents a HCT grant for the value of $2,968 to Sarah Buckley from the Port Macquarie Base Hospital Respiratory Services for the purchase of a portable suction machine.

MNCCI

Diane Parry representing the West Port Ladies Bowlers presents a HCT grant certificate valued at $6,000 to Emily Saul & Kristy Lee Long to have Indigenous Wall Art installed at 3 entries to the MNCCI to make the centre a more inclusive environment.

MNCCI

Chris Kirkman from Vintage Wine & Spirits presents a HCT grant certificate valued at $2,500 to Emily Saul & Kristy Lee Long from the MNCCI a grant certificate valued at $2,500 for the purchase of devices to provide patients with relaxation during their treatments.

Hastings Home Hospice

Ann Wilson representing the Lake Cathie Ladies Bowling Club presents a HCT grant certificate for the value of $5,000 to Marita Crighton of the Hastings Home Hospice to assist with the upgrade of aids provided to cancer patients in their own homes.

MNCCI

Ronda Laws & Lynne Francis representing the Friends of the Hastings Cancer Trust present a HCT grant certificate valued at $5,000 to Kirsty Baxter & Kym Hedges for the purchase of nutritional support for cancer patients unable to cover the full cost themselves.

Projects funded from the 2020 HCT Grants Program

MNCCI Base Hospital

Clinical Nurse Consultant Kristy Baxter accepts a grant for the purchase of a portable ultrasound system which will provide real time enhanced diagnostics for cancer patients

MNCCI
Oncology Dept.

Senior Oncology Dietitian - Nyree Kooloos and Oncology Dietitian - Danika White accept a grant for nutritional support for GI cancer suffers with supply of nutritional products

Hasting
Home Hospice

Mike Nalder, Gae Green, Chris Rowe, Lil Andrews, Marita Crighton, and Alice Barry, accept a grant for 2 wheelchairs and 2 powerlift recliner chairs for patients

MNCCI
Oncology Dept

Dr Georgia Ritchie Oncologist accepts a grant to reduce the amount of wastage at the MNCCI through the purchase of 5 Dyson hand dryers

PMBH
Palliative Care

CNS Pauline Green accepts a grant for the purchase of 2 armchair sofa beds to provide comfort and dignity for palliative patients

MNCCI
Hospital Staff

Emily Saul accepts a grant towards team building projects that will provide building blocks for psychological sustainability of staff

WDBH Palliative
Care Unit

Nursing Unit Manager Mary Trotter accepts a grant for the purchase of 3 syringe drivers used for medication management

Macleay Valley Home Hospice

Maurine Auld accepts a grant for the purchase of 2 oxygen concentrators use at home by cancer patients

Projects funded from the 2019 HCT Grants Program

Port Macquarie-Hastings Breast Cancer Support Group

Received a grant to fund the cost of hiring a room at the Port Macquarie Library for their Breast Cancer Support meetings. Anyone diagnosed with breast cancer welcome to come on the 3rd Friday of every month.

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Mid North Coast Cancer Institute
Port Macquarie Base Hospital

Received funding to create a local resource film which features speakers from our MDT. Virtual tours of the building, procedures of coming to the MNCCI, looking after yourself during treatment and much more.

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The Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Cancer & Palliative Care

Received a grant to assist with the running of a residential retreat for patients recovering from and still coping with cancer treatments. The aim is to help rebuild patient psychological and physical health.

Hastings, Macleay Community Palliative Care Breathing Project

Received a grant for an education day supporting clinical education in the assessment and management of breathlessness in palliative patients and will support many local palliative care units.

The Mid North Coast Local Health District Community Palliative Care

Received a grant to assist with the startup and training of volunteers for a “Life Matters” biography program for terminally ill patients to record their life stories with a trained volunteer.

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Mid North Coast Cancer Institute
Lymphedema Department

Received a grant to purchase a Sozo Bioimpedance Spectroscopy Device which will be used daily in the clinic to assess body water volumes helping with the assessment and treatment of cancer.

Macleay Valley
Home Hospice

Received a grant for a Niki Syringe Driver which will assist with the ongoing support of patients receiving treatment at home.

North Coast Area Health Kempsey Palliative Care

Received a grant for the purchase of an Oxygen Concentrator which will assist patients with breathing difficulties.

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Port Macquarie Base Hospital
Ward 3D

Received a grant to develop a Wellness Space for staff, families and carers of oncology and palliative care patients.

Port Macquarie Base Hospital Palliative Care

Received a grant to purchase a syringe driver, 50 comfort rugs for patients and 4 blue tooth speakers for to help improve the quality of comfort for their patients.

The Hastings Home Hospice

Received a grant for the purchase of three syringe drives and an oxygen concentrator to help with the continued care of the sick, frail and less mobile of the palliative care patients

The Wauchope Memorial Hospital Palliative Care

Received a grant for the purchase of sofa beds which will be used by the families of palliative care patients whose loved ones are staying at the hospital

The Betty and John Allman Award for 2019

This year the Betty and John Allman award went to Mid North Coast Local Health District - Community Palliative Care for their “Life Matters” biography program which aims to record the memories of terminally ill cancer patients.

Congratulations to the 2019 Recipients

$50,000 awarded to local cancer projects in the Hastings, Macleay and Camden Haven Region. Grants can be submitted by anyone involved in the management or treatment of cancer or community groups supporting cancer patients.

Thank you to our wonderful contributors

The Trust would like to acknowledge the tremendous support of Sponsors, Community Groups and individuals who have all helped to rise funds and awareness for local cancer projects in 2019

Projects funded from the 2018 HCT Grants Program

The Mid North Coast Cancer Institute - Lymphoedema Therapy

Received a grant to purchase a Physic Touch device for treatment of smaller areas of stubborn lymphoedema in the head, neck and breast areas

The Mid North Coast Cancer Institute - Oncology Department

Received a grant for the purchase of 2 vital monitors to interface with the hospitals electronic Medical Records saving nurses time and making it easier for Clinical trial Patients.

Wauchope District Memorial Hospital - Palliative Care Unit

Received a grant to fund staff to attend the National Palliative Conference in Perth and to assist in providing 2 Vicarious Loss & Trauma Workshops

Port Macquarie Base Hospital - Respiratory Department

Received a grant co-funded with the Base Hospital for the purchase of a bedside ultrasound device which will improve efficiency and safety of diagnosis and treatment of cancer related complications

The Hastings Home Hospice

Received a grant for the purchase of 6 Roho Quadro Cushions which will provide comfort for the sick, frail and less mobile of the palliative care patients

The Macleay Valley Home Hospice

Received a grant for the purchase of various items to assist patients in home care such as walking frames, in home portable showers and toilets, utility chairs and a high back chair

Port Macquarie-Hastings Breast Cancer Support Group

Received a grant to fund the cost of hiring a room at the Port Macquarie Library for their Breast Cancer Support Group meetings. Meetings held on the 3rd Friday of every month. Anyone diagnosed with breast cancer welcome

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Mid North Coast Local Health District - Cancer & Palliative Care Development Program

Received a grant to assist with the running of a residential retreat for patients recovering from and still coping with cancer treatments. The aim is to help rebuild patients psychological and physical health.

The Mid North Coast Cancer Institute - Cultural Enhancement Program

Received a grant for the purchase of or commissioning of artwork by indigenous local artists to be hung in prominent positions around the MNCCI to help indigenous patients feel more welcome.

Kempsey District Hospital - Palliative Care Community

Received a grant for the purchase of an oxygen concentrator which will be used in patients homes to assist with their breathing difficulties

The Annual Betty and John Allman Award

This year the $200 award was presented to Louise Finnegan to assist with the Cultural Enhancement Program at the MNCCI

2018 Grants Awards Evening

Recipients of a 2018 grant award were able to meet the sponsors and community groups which had helped to raise funds for the Trust during 2018

Projects funded from the 2017 HCT Grants Program

Port Macquarie-Hastings Breast Cancer Support Group

Received a grant to fund the cost of hiring a room for their support group meetings

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Wauchope District Memorial Hospital - Palliative Care Unit

Received a grant for 2 staff members to attend Palliative Care training in NSW

Port Macquarie Base Hospital Anaesthetics Department

Received a grant for a transcutaneous CO2 monitor for lung cancer patients.

Hastings Home Hospice

Received a grant for the purchase of syringe drivers for pain relief.

Fundraising Friends of the HCT

Received a grant for the purchase of fundraising tools

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute

Received a grant for prescribed oncology exercise programs to 60 patients.

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute - Clinical Trial Unit

Received a grant contribution towards the purchase of an ECG machine.

Kempsey District Hospital - Palliative Care Unit

Received a grant for pressure injury prevention items

Macleay Valley Home Hospice - Palliative Care

Received a grant for the purchase of lightweight wheelchairs

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Miid North Coast Local Health District

Received a grant towards patient personal items bags and other palliative care items.

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Port Macquarie Base Hospital - Emergency Department

Received a grant towards equipment setting up EMU1 for cancer patients.

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Rotary Lodge Port Macquarie

Received a grant towards new sofas for the 12 room extension

The Hastings Cancer Trust Grants Program

Get Planning for your 2024 grant application

The application period opens on Monday 5th August and closes at 5.00pm on Friday 4th October, 2024.

How to apply

Projects funded from the 2023 HCT Grants Program

Wauchope Pallative Care

MNCCI

MNCCI Training

Macleay Valley Home Hospice

Hastings Home Hospice

Thopaz Digital Chest Drains

Endobronchial Ultrasound

MNCCI

Wauchope District Memorial Hospital

Macleay Valley Community Palliative Care

MNCCI

Projects funded from the 2022 HCT Grants Program

Hastings Home Hospice

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute

Wauchope Hospital Palliative Care unit

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute

Macleay Valley Palliative Care

Dr Will Kennett

Port Macquarie Base Hospital

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute

Port Macquarie Base Hospital

Hastings Cancer Trust Presentation

Projects funded from the 2021 HCT Grants Program

MNCCI

Port Macquarie Community Health Centre

Macleay Valley Home Hospice

Wauchope Hospital Palliative Care

PMBH Respiratory Services

MNCCI

MNCCI

Hastings Home Hospice

MNCCI

Projects funded from the 2020 HCT Grants Program

MNCCI Base Hospital

MNCCI Oncology Dept.

Hasting Home Hospice

MNCCI Oncology Dept

PMBH Palliative Care

MNCCI Hospital Staff

WDBH Palliative Care Unit

Macleay Valley Home Hospice

Projects funded from the 2019 HCT Grants Program

Port Macquarie-Hastings Breast Cancer Support Group

Mid North Coast Cancer InstitutePort Macquarie Base Hospital

The Mid North Coast Cancer Institute Cancer & Palliative Care

Hastings, Macleay Community Palliative Care Breathing Project

The Mid North Coast Local Health District Community Palliative Care

Mid North Coast Cancer InstituteLymphedema Department

Macleay Valley Home Hospice

North Coast Area Health Kempsey Palliative Care

Port Macquarie Base HospitalWard 3D

Port Macquarie Base Hospital Palliative Care

The Hastings Home Hospice

The Wauchope Memorial Hospital Palliative Care

The Betty and John Allman Award for 2019

Congratulations to the 2019 Recipients

Thank you to our wonderful contributors

Projects funded from the 2018 HCT Grants Program

The Mid North Coast Cancer Institute - Lymphoedema Therapy

The Mid North Coast Cancer Institute - Oncology Department

Wauchope District Memorial Hospital - Palliative Care Unit

Port Macquarie Base Hospital - Respiratory Department

The Hastings Home Hospice

The Macleay Valley Home Hospice

Port Macquarie-Hastings Breast Cancer Support Group

Mid North Coast Local Health District - Cancer & Palliative Care Development Program

The Mid North Coast Cancer Institute - Cultural Enhancement Program

Kempsey District Hospital - Palliative Care Community

The Annual Betty and John Allman Award

2018 Grants Awards Evening

Projects funded from the 2017 HCT Grants Program

Port Macquarie-Hastings Breast Cancer Support Group

Wauchope District Memorial Hospital - Palliative Care Unit

MNCCI
Oncology Dept.

Hasting
Home Hospice

MNCCI
Oncology Dept

PMBH
Palliative Care

MNCCI
Hospital Staff

WDBH Palliative
Care Unit

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute
Port Macquarie Base Hospital

Mid North Coast Cancer Institute
Lymphedema Department

Macleay Valley
Home Hospice

Port Macquarie Base Hospital
Ward 3D