NSW Charity Event 2025 has big impact on breast cancer research
The NSW Annual Charity Event raised over $19,000 to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
In brief
- On 25 September 2025, the NSW Regional office held the NSW Annual Charity event.
- NBCF announced a $25 million investment to stop breast cancer recurrence.
- Raffle prizes and inspiring speakers highlighted the event’s community spirit.
On Thursday 25 September 2025, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) hosted the NSW Annual Charity Event, continuing our meaningful partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF).
Attendees enjoyed high tea while hearing from an inspiring lineup of speakers who shared vital research, personal stories and lived experiences.
Ainslie van Onselen, CEO of CA ANZ, opened the event by reaffirming CA ANZ’s commitment to NBCF and their shared mission to achieve zero deaths from breast cancer. The introduction highlighted how NBCF-funded research benefits people affected by breast cancer and advances our understanding of other cancers.
Cleola Anderiesz, CEO of NBCF, announced the foundation’s first landmark investment of $25 million to stop the recurrence of breast cancer. This significant funding aims to drive research that will save lives and improve outcomes for people diagnosed with breast cancer.
Professor Alexander Swarbrick spoke about his laboratory’s mission to develop new treatments for breast and prostate cancer and melanoma, especially where current therapies are not effective. His research, funded by NBCF, is critical to improving survival rates and quality of life.
Kathy Linaris, NBCF Community Ambassador, shared her personal journey with breast cancer.
“I’m living a boring life and I’m happy with that. And that is exactly where I want to be.”
Debbie Platz, Deputy Commissioner of Operations at NSW State Emergency Service, closed the speaker program by encouraging attendees to see resilience as the ability to bounce forward, not just recover, after health challenges.
The event concluded with a raffle draw, featuring fantastic prizes from generous sponsors.
Thank you to everyone who attended and donated. As an Everybody Counts Partner, CA ANZ, with your support, raised more than $19,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Your generosity is vital in helping NBCF achieve its mission.
We also thank our partners and sponsors for supporting this event.
CA ANZ Member Benefits Partners:
- AON
- Accounting Home Loans
- Blackline
- HCF
- Phocas Software
Event Partners
- Altina
- Brew Café
- Damien Ford Photography
- D Plus D Events
- Fleur Day
- IF the Florist
- Skeed Entertainment
- Worldwide
Raffle Prize Sponsors
- Bailey Nelson Optometry
- Bec + Bridge
- Crossroads Live
- Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley
- Ella Bache
- Estee Lauder Companies
- GHD
- Harvey Norman
- Hustlers Syd
- Lindt
- Lorna Jane Active Living
- NRL
- NSW Swifts
- Randwick Golf Club
- Royal Albert
- Shangri-La
- Studio Pilates
- Eyewear Index
- Swarovski
