HOPE. For the toughest cancers
Transforming lives through research and patient care
The HOPE Fund pursues the best possible outcomes for all upper GI and HPB cancers including pancreatic, liver, stomach, biliary and oesophageal cancers.
In 2018, a group of Melbourne-based clinicians with a shared passion for transforming lives through research and patient care came together to create The HOPE Fund. What began as an initiative by hepatic, pancreatic, biliary, and upper gastrointestinal (HPB/UGI) surgeons and nurses quickly gained momentum.
Today, The HOPE Fund is more than just a charity - it is a movement. Our mission is simple: to improve patient journeys and outcomes through life-changing research, education, and patient care.
Each day, we work to give patients with these devastating cancers more than just hope. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and outcomes through relentless innovation in research, surgery, and clinical practice.
Despite having some of the lowest survival rates out of all the major cancers, upper GI and HPB remain underfunded and often overlooked. There remains an urgent need for research to improve treatments. Please give generously or contact us today to learn more about ongoing sponsorship.
Twilight at Cranlana 2025
Join us for a magical evening in the heart of one of Victoria’s most exquisite gardens.
Nestled behind the beautifully crafted and architecturally designed gates of Clendon Road, Toorak, lies Cranlana. It is considered to be one of the finest gardens in Victoria and was the home of Sidney Myer, Dame Merlyn Myer and their family.
Take a guided tour through the garden or simply help us celebrate our local research accomplishments with delicious food, local entertainment and fundraising activities. This exciting event will provide a unique opportunity for our network of supporters and partners to gather with our surgeons, researchers and volunteers.
Date & time: November 15th, 2025 (4.30pm - 9.30pm)
Location: Toorak, Melbourne
Dress code: Cocktail attire (jackets and comfortable shoes advised)
Garden tours will take place at 4.30pm and 5.00pm.
🎟 Tickets are limited - Get TICKETS
HIIT Cancer project
Each person’s recovery after cancer surgery is unique. #HIITcancer provides an individualised exercise program through HIIT exercises to assist in recovery from surgery while in hospital.
Educational Resources for Health Professionals
Podcast | Bariatric surgery options for obesity (42 mins)
Dr Michael Hii, Oesophago-Gastric and Bariatric Surgeon
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, St Vincent’s Private Hospital & Epworth Healthcare
Podcast | AI in medicine and surgery (30 mins)
Dr Henry Badgery, Chief Surgical Registrar
St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne
Podcast | Gastric cancer – What you need to know (27 mins)
Dr Mary Ann Johnson, Upper GI & General Surgeon
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Box Hill Hospital, Goulburn Valley Hospital
Podcast | Upper GI cancer (37 mins)
Dr Nicole Winter, Oesophago-Gastric and Bariatric Surgeon
Clinical Lecturer, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne
The HOPE Fund is supported by our key partners
