Leila Hassan
Living with cancer · Darwin, NT
“I stopped feeling like I had to translate the whole system by myself.”
A cancer navigator helped Leila plan appointments, find culturally safe support and explain each next step to her family.
No one should face cancer alone.
Free practical, emotional and financial support for people living with cancer—and the families standing beside them.
Get support“When Mum started treatment, the transport team took one enormous worry off our shoulders.”
Support for the whole person
A cancer diagnosis changes more than a medical chart. Harbour Hope helps with the practical load, the emotional weight and the questions that arrive when life suddenly looks different.
Practical help — transport, meal support and clear navigation through services.
Counselling — free, confidential support for individuals, carers and families.
Peer connection — local groups and one-to-one connection with people who understand.
We’re here to listen
Whether you need support, want to help, or simply don’t know where to begin, send us a note. A member of our team will respond with care and respect for your privacy.
Our impact
Care that reaches beyond the clinic
These figures are fictional demo content, showing how a charity can report its reach with clarity and care.
- 18,400People supported last year
- 42Local support hubs
- 2,700Volunteer hours each month
- 91¢Of every dollar to services and advocacy
Stories of support
Real people. Real turning points.
Three fictional stories that show the many shapes support can take.
Mick O’Connor
Carer · Ballarat, VIC
“The rides meant I could focus on being her husband, not her transport coordinator.”
Volunteer drivers helped Mick’s wife reach radiotherapy while he balanced work, care and two school-aged children.
Sienna Tran
Peer support volunteer · Western Sydney, NSW
“Sometimes the most useful thing you can say is: me too.”
After treatment, Sienna trained as a peer volunteer and now hosts a monthly group for young adults living beyond cancer.
Care, close to home
A glimpse of the people, places and small acts that make practical support possible.
What your gift can do
Turn generosity into practical care
Every gift helps reduce the hidden costs of cancer—from getting to treatment to keeping a family fed.
$35
A warm meal after treatment
Helps provide a nourishing meal when cooking is the last thing a family can manage.
$75
A ride to treatment
Could cover a volunteer-supported return trip to a hospital appointment.
$150
A counselling session
Helps fund a confidential session for a person with cancer or someone caring for them.
$500
Emergency household relief
Could help with groceries, utilities or accommodation during intensive treatment.
“The night I was diagnosed, I couldn’t sleep. At 2am, someone answered—and stayed on the line until I could breathe again.”
People behind the care
A small, experienced team working alongside counsellors, navigators and volunteers across Australia.
Dr Maya Chen
Chief Executive
Maya has led community health and cancer-support programs for more than 15 years, with a focus on access and dignity.
Noah Williams
Director of Support Services
Noah works with local partners so people can find practical help quickly, wherever they live.
Aunty Karen Murray
Community Partnerships Lead
Karen builds relationships with Aboriginal health organisations and regional communities.
Amelia Singh
Head of Fundraising & Impact
Amelia makes sure every appeal is clear about the need, the progress and what supporters make possible.
Trust, made visible
A demo of the governance and transparency measures supporters expect to find.
- 24/7
- Support line
- 100%
- Services free to access
- Annual
- Impact reporting
- Independent
- Financial review
Give one hour, one voice or one gift
Volunteer locally, share support information, or help fund the next ride to treatment. Every action makes the path less lonely.
Donate nowSupport & privacy
Questions people ask before reaching out
Simple answers, clear boundaries and no pressure.
Are Harbour Hope services free?
Yes. Our navigation, counselling and peer-support services are free for people affected by cancer and their families.Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed. You can contact us directly, or ask a healthcare professional to connect you.Are donations tax-deductible?
This is a fictional demo charity. A real organisation would state its DGR status here and issue receipts for eligible gifts.How do you protect my privacy?
We only collect information needed to respond and provide support. A real charity would link its privacy policy and explain record access, storage and consent here.
Support Our Mission
Good news, honestly told.
Monthly stories about care in action, practical support information and a transparent look at what donations make possible.
Support that fits real life
From the first frightening phone call to the long months after treatment, help should be easy to find and built around the person.
Cancer navigation
A trained navigator helps make sense of appointments, services, paperwork and the next practical step.
Get supportTransport to treatment
Volunteer-supported rides help remove distance and logistics as barriers to essential care.
Fund a rideFamily counselling
Confidential sessions give individuals, carers and children space to process change together.
Talk to someoneFinancial relief
Short-term help with groceries, utilities and accommodation during intensive treatment.
Help a family