A loving mother, caring partner and a selfless advocate for those suffering from breast cancer.

Heather, was a warm, compassionate and vibrant woman who always went out of her way to help others – no matter what. She was a proud and dignified woman who had a passion for life and family. She had a wonderful sense of humour which drew her to everyone she came in contact with.

These are just a few words to sum up Heather Goodall.

Heather was first diagnosed with breast cancer on 11 July 2017. The news came as a major shock to the young family of five who were in the midst of making plans for their future together.

The cancer initially responded well to treatment however returned mid-2018. To manage further progression, Heather underwent a mastectomy on New Year’s Eve 2018.

Between January 2019 and July 2019 scans showed further signs of spreading. By January 2020, the situation became dire and things took an unexpected turn with the cancer becoming highly aggressive and no longer responding to treatment. Heather and family were informed that the cancer had metastasized and spread to Heather’s liver, spine and lungs.

In late January 2020, Heather and her partner Dennis were handed the unthinkable and surreal news with Heather being told that she had 6 months to live and to make lasting memories with her family, particularly with her three young daughters.

By 1 February 2020, Heather’s life expectancy was reduced to 6 weeks. On 3 February 2020, Heather was admitted to palliative care at Clare Holland House in Canberra, Australia.

On 8 February 2020, Heather succumbed to her illness and passed away at Clare Holland House in Canberra. Heather leaves an amazing legacy of laughter, compassion, the willingness to live and for always putting others before herself. Heather is survived by her three beautiful daughters Aurora (11), Cacia (9), Rylee (8) and her long-time partner Dennis. Heather was only 34 years old.

We are asking those who are able to please give generously to support the family through what are very challenging times and to help three young girls to prepare for what is going to be a very difficult journey ahead without their amazing mother.

Photo : Heather and Paprika the Alpaca from
Alpaca Therapy (taken 6 February 2020) 

Photo : Heather and her girls, Cacia, Rylee and Aurora (taken 5 February 2020) 


Photo (L to R): Cacia, Aurora, Rylee, Heather and Dennis (taken 9 October 2019)