25/05/2026
Meet Dave 💛
Originally from Greymouth, New Zealand, Dave now calls Tabulam home – working across the Northern Rivers as a tree planter, pruner and all-round tree specialist.
Recently, Dave stayed at Our House for six weeks while undergoing chemotherapy and daily radiation.
Coming from the bush, he brought a special piece of home with him – his jukebox.
“The room was great… but the staff became the highlight. They’ve been incredibly helpful and wonderful to talk to during my stay.”
The meals were another favourite – especially the BBQs. “You can’t beat a BBQ,” Dave said.
But Dave’s journey hasn’t been easy.
During the 2019 bushfires, flames came within 2.5 kilometres of his home. Fire crews helped save his property, while many others were lost. Two weeks later, Dave had to chainsaw his way out, with a helicopter searching overhead to check he was safe.
More recently, after noticing something wasn’t right, Dave went to the doctor and was diagnosed with lung and bowel cancer.
Through it all, Our House became a place of comfort during treatment, somewhere to rest, connect and feel supported.
Before this, Dave had never heard of Our House… but now?
“I’ll be telling everyone about it.”
💛 Your support helps provide a home away from home for patients like Dave when they need it most.
