Cancer doesn't take a holiday.
Even on Christmas Day, around 137 Australians will die from cancer.
Together, we can help tackle cancer.
Donate today.
Change the future of cancer by donating.
Your donation helps people affected by cancer and brings us closer to a cancer free future.
Every dollar goes towards:
- world-class cancer research that improves the way cancer is prevented, detected, and treated
- cancer support services that ensure no one has to go through cancer alone, no matter where they live
- cancer prevention programs that reduce the risk of cancer in our communities
- advocating governments to achieve positive improvements to cancer policies.
92% chance
Due to research, women nowadays have a 92% chance of surviving beyond 5 years after a breast cancer diagnosis.
20,967 women
20,967 women approximately were diagnosed with cancer in 2024. 217 men were also diagnosed.
1 in 22 people
1 in 22 people in Australia are living with or beyond cancer. This is predicted to increase to 1 in 18 by 2040

No-one should lose their mum at Christmas
"My mum was the strongest woman I have ever met."
In Australia, breast cancer kills a woman every two and a half hours. That’s nine lives lost every single day. Including Christmas Day. Because cancer doesn’t take a holiday.
For those who have lost a mother, daughter or sister at Christmas, it’s a time of sorrow and loss that they feel again and again, every Christmas for the rest of their lives.
People like Georgia. Georgia’s mum, Cathy, died of breast cancer on Christmas Day 2019.
“I remember almost praying that she wouldn’t die on Christmas Day. Any day but Christmas Day.
Right now, essential research is on the brink of discovering revolutionary new treatments that could stop breast cancer in its tracks – and save lives.
But that will only happen with your help.
Would you like to donate Once or Monthly?
Once
Support cancer prevention and advocacy campaigns to educate the community | |
Educate children about the importance of being SunSmart | |
Enable cancer patients to get to their life-saving treatment with the Transport to Treatment program |
Monthly
Provide long term and predictable income benefiting those that need support or information when they need it | |
Allow life-saving research projects to be planned and coordinated in advance ensuring every new discovery is explored to the fullest | |
Receive bi-annual updates on what your support is helping to achieve |
Cancer Council FAQs
Where does my donation go?
Your generous donation will help fund Cancer Council's life-saving research, prevention and advocacy programs, and information and support services.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Cancer Council NSW is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as an Income Tax Exempt Charity: Charitable Fundraising Authority No. 18521. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
Will I get a receipt after donating?
Yes. Please ensure you enter the correct email address when donating to receive your receipt.
How else can I contribute?
There are many ways you can get involved and help change the lives of people affected by cancer. Some examples are: