Supporting Hartley by trekking Kokoda in May 2026
Thank you for supporting Hartley Lifecare by sponsoring a walker taking on the Kokoda Trail in May 2026. Your support helps people with disability live their best life.
Hartley Lifecare is a Canberra-based not-for-profit organisation providing supported independent living, short term accommodation and respite care to people with disability across the ACT. We also operate an all-abilities, accessible hydrotherapy pool that supports mobility, wellbeing and independence.
Your donation helps Hartley deliver the everyday supports that make a real difference. This includes safe and well-maintained homes, accessible transport, short breaks and meaningful experiences such as outings and holidays. Donations also contribute to major infrastructure projects, including the complete rebuild of Hartley Court, a specialist disability accommodation for 10 Canberrans.
As a co-guardian for 2 beautiful young people needing support, I know first hand how important organisations like Hartley are.
Last year I did Kokoda with 5 weeks notice, and this year I want to do it justice with the right amount of training. I'd love to raise a great amount for Hartley, because Disability Support Service providers are disappearing because of our Federal and State Government's decisions to slash funding in ill-informed ways.
Hartley is a protagonist in the ACT and also Australia, as a Disability Support Service model. I hope that other providers look at their working structure and adopt or adapt to a similar way of surviving.
Kokoda is the hardest physical thing I've ever experienced - and I've done many physically and mentally challenging things in my life.
I'd love your support of any $$ for Hartley.
Many thanks
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Heather And Kevin Woods
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Susan
Great cause Lan.
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Grahame And Margaret Blacklock
All the best for your surgery. Love Margaret and Grahame
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Dowling Lesley
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Kate Reckord
You’re an inspiration!
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Rosalie Kyan
So determined of you to walk the equivalent km while you await surgery. Hope your recovery is quick. I admire your energy and spirit.
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Duncan & Delwyn Craig
From two Kokoda trekkers to another. Lan you're an inspiration.
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Anna Whitfeld
Oh Lan. Just saw your update. What a tough experience this has been for you. Take care and see you when you are back on deck.
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Karen Loutit
Good on you! ✋
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Bronwyn Asaris
Inspiring 💪
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Melissa Fransen
You are an amazing inspiration for us all Lan!
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Dianne & Neil
What an inspiration you are Lan!
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Amanda Heap
You are so awesome!!! 👏 😎🙏❤️ I hope your wrist is okay. Ax
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Brett Wallace
So sorry to hear about your wrist, I hope it heals well for you .
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Beth
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Bronwyn Shirley
Good luck with your walk Lan.
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Anonymous
Good luck.
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Sarah Prytula
Such an inspiration! Have the most amazing adventure!
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Rosie Osulluvan
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Tony Farrugia
Great inspiration to all of us. Thank you for all you do for me and my family.
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Jeni Williams
Great effort Lan!
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Geoff Mcguinness
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Millie Searle
Goodluck Lan! 🙂🩷
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Anna Cataldo
Love your commitment Lan Anna & Frank
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Peter And Lisa Hall
Good luck and have fun on your trek. Peter and Lisa
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Christa Robinson
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Michelle Reardon
Go Lan - so proud of you! ❤️
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Cass Shea
I think you are amazing!!
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Nea Woods
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Kathleen Taperell
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Bec Dukes
Back on the Kokoda, choosing fun the hard way! Have the best time.
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Andrew & Frederique Morris
Lan, you are truly a star! You continue to inspire us with your dedication to good causes and your perseverance to succeed. If anyone can survive Kokoda (twice) - it's you!
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Jennie Edwards
A magnificent effort!
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Libby Bie
A great project Lan. Hope you can enjoy it despite the challenge.
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Anonymous
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Denise Woodward
Back to back Kokoda - inspirational !
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Louise Kan
Inspirational as always! XX.
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Fran Dumbrell
Wishing the best for your amazing adventures again!
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Jennifer Draper
Go Lan, thanks for all your support at the Studio over the years.
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Marcia Bowden
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Katja And Hugh
Good luck on the Kokoda Trail! We are so impressed by your adventurous spirit and your caring soul—what an incredible challenge to take on, twice. 💪🏞️ Xx Katja and Hugh
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F And G Bleeser
All the best and take care. What a generous caring soul you have
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Fiona Cotton
Hi Lan, What a wonderful project. Well done! Fiona xx
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Anonymous
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Cath Ingram
I am in awe of your focus, purpose and dedication to two young people and your ability to challenge yourself on the Kokoda track twice!!!
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Marina Iwashkiw
You are an amazing person and an inspiration to all that know you. I am blessed to have you in my life 💗
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Emma Williams
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Dear Lan , congratulations . You are an incredibly inspiring woman ! Best wishes Heather and Kevin x