From the very beginning, Olivia wanted the centre to be unique. Her dream was to provide wellness programs alongside cancer treatment and research to everyone with cancer. Olivia experienced the benefits of wellness programs herself, which she believes were so important to her cancer journey. She wanted everyone to have access to the same support she found so helpful and enriching.
By taking part in Olivia’s Walk and Run for Wellness you’re ensuring patients and families at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre have access to wellness programs which support people in mind, body and spirit . By walking you’re helping to make her dream a reality and supporting people to thrive with cancer.
"I'm so proud to be a part of this incredible state-of-the-art centre, where we combine research, wellness and patient care all under one roof. The Wellness Centre is very important to me as it has been my dream to create a healing place within the hospital grounds — a sanctuary of peace, beauty and relaxation for cancer patients"
- Olivia Newton-John
Austin Health is incredibly grateful for the special relationship we have had with Olivia Newton-John for nearly 20 years. We were continually inspired by Olivia’s beautiful and generous spirit in providing her vision and guidance while working with us to develop the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre (ONJ Centre).
The Wellness Centre continues to be an important part of Olivia's vision for a sanctuary and place of healing within the hospital grounds. Olivia believed that wellness is a positive approach to living, supporting the whole person in body, mind, and spirit. As custodians of Olivia's dream and legacy, we all share a commitment to honour her vision and work to make it a reality.
Learn more about Wellness at the ONJ Centre here.
Tottie shares Olivia’s passion to bring love and light to those with cancer and will continue to support the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre by walking for Olivia and supporting people with cancer to thrive through their access to wellness programs, that meant so much to Olivia.
"I have been part of this journey with Olivia every step of the way, turning the first sod of dirt to build the Centre, to doing art therapy classes together. I have always shared her passion and understood her vision” - Tottie Goldsmith