Events + Appeals

Events

You can support our local health service by attending one of our many events...

Dry July

Raising funds for Barwon Health's Andrew Love Cancer Centre and cancer services. 

Join our Dry July movement and help raise vital funds for local cancer patients.

We're looking to assemble our biggest and best Dry July team ever with Billy Brownless at the helm. 

Sign up and join ' Billy's Team LOVE' Dry July's #1 Fundraising Team and help us take out the title for a 5th consecutive year. 

Your commitment to staying alcohol-free can make a real difference in the fight against cancer.

Catwalk4Cancer

Now in its 15th year, the Ceres Life Catwalk4Cancer is a beloved fixture on Geelong’s social calendar - a vibrant celebration of fashion, community and compassion, all in support of lifesaving cancer care at Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre and Cancer Services.

Hosted by beloved TV star Gorgi Coghlan

Saturday 16 August 2025
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Geelong Arts Centre
Tickets: $100
Includes: Live runway show, gourmet canapés, two complimentary drinks, and a very special gift bag.

Run4Geelong

The Barwon Health Foundation hosts Run4Geelong to support the vital work of Barwon Health, with 100% of your registration going to the cause.

Join in the fun with 10km, 5km, 3km and 1km events.

Back Sunday 9 November, 2025 which is sure to be another record breaking year.

Registrations open mid July. 

Geelong's Longest Lunch


An unmissable celebration of our region's finest food, wine and community spirit!

This extraordinary event is not just about dining – it’s a feast for the senses.

Back March 2026!

Appeals

Help support our current fundraising appeals...

Critical Care Appeal

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night, unaware that within moments, you would need lifesaving critical care.

Every day and night at Barwon Health’s University Hospital Geelong, critical moments unfold in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and Cardiac Ward.

Whether it’s a child in respiratory distress, a sudden heart attack or an elderly patient in decline, timely care is essential. In these high-pressure environments, outcomes often depend on the expertise of our teams and the vital equipment they use.

With your help, we can give Barwon Health’s critical care teams the vital equipment they need to continue saving lives swiftly, precisely and with the best possible outcomes.

Recent Appeals

With your support, we were able to achieve...

House4Health

The House4Health project dream became a reality thanks to an extraordinary donation of a block of land from Bisinella Developments and their new Lara Lakes Estate. Modelled on the national-award winning Grand Lakes Estate, Lara Lakes is located at the top of the Lara West Growth Area, bordering the existing township.

An army of supporters and philanthropic businesses from across the region then played their part in this dream.

From the remarkable Lino and Richard Bisinella from Bisinella Developments, Hamlan Homes who have constructed the stunning four-bedroom property, Bendigo Bank who are longstanding supporters of the Foundation and wider community, the team at Ray White Lara and many contractors, suppliers, trades and more.

Project North

Barwon Health North Dental Facility is officially opened.

We are so proud to see fundraising efforts for the Project North Appeal come to fruition. The purpose built space, was made possible through the generous donations of our community.

Our Foundation was first approached to assist with the funding of this new dental facility back in 2022.

Officially opened by Barwon Health Chair Lisa Neville, Ella George MP and Barwon Health Foundation Chair Dan Simmonds, we were proud to show some supporting donors through the new facility.