Protect life's moments, for life
Cancer Council is committed to our vision of a cancer free future, for as long as it takes. It's why we're Here For Life.
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Almost 1 in 2 Australians will be affected by cancer by the age of 85
We’re here for people impacted by cancer every step of the way, making a difference today and into the future.
We protect kids and grown ups from skin cancers, so we can all enjoy the great outdoors safely.
We fund research and implement cancer prevention programs to help keep families together.
And we support all people living with cancer, and their loved ones, to help them get through.
Our work supports all people living with any cancer across every step of the cancer experience.
Because of you...
$18.3m was invested
in life-saving cancer research.
85% of primary schools
in NSW participated in our SunSmart Program helping protect students from overexposure to UV-radiation.
143,303 cancer resources
were distributed - ensuring people have access to reliable and easy-to-understand information
HERE FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE TODAY. HERE FOR LIFE.
The future of cancer
If we can understand the future of cancer in Australia, we can plan how to curb its impact.
Our research shows that the overall rate of people dying of cancer will fall by around 20% across the next 25 years (2022-2044).
But the total number of people who will be diagnosed with or die of cancer in this time period will be far greater than the previous 25 years.
This means cancer will remain a significant public health challenge in the coming decades. Which is why we’re calling on governments to invest more heavily in cancer prevention and screening programs – initiatives that we know save lives.
HELPING COMMUNITIES ACROSS NSW
A friendly face in time of crisis
Sylvia, an avid supporter of Cancer Council for 20 years, whose husband died in December last year, was called by the team during welfare checks to see how she was coping after the floods, “Sylvia was in hospital after undergoing open heart surgery and then the next day her home was flooded,”
“Our Byron Bay Team spent the day cleaning her house and coordinating support. She had sadly lost everything, her home was an empty shell.”
Sylvia’s neighbours managed to save her husband’s ashes and some jewellery as the waters rose. Sylvia is currently in a rehabilitation centre in Brisbane and the Northern Team will keep in contact with her.
We're protecting life's moments, for life
PROJECT UPDATE: CHILDHOOD CANCER
Dr Ziegler's ground-breaking research into aggressive childhood cancers
Ground-breaking new research into some of the most devastating childhood cancers: brain cancer and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
PROJECT UPDATE: BREAST CANCER
4 researchers helping more people survive breast cancer
In this blog, we put the spotlight on four ground-breaking research projects that are leading the charge in improving outcomes for people affected by breast cancer.
PROJECT UPDATE: BREAST CANCER
How Diane uses her cancer experience to support others
Over the last decade, Diane Holt has provided one-on-one phone support to people diagnosed with cancer and cancer survivors through the Cancer Connect program.
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:
