Cancer Council Victoria

Cancer Council Victoria Cancer Council Victoria is a cancer charity committed to preventing cancer, empowering people and saving lives. Prevent Cancer. Empower Patients. Save Lives.

Every year, more than 30,500 Victorians will be diagnosed with cancer, and nearly 11,000 will die from cancer. The number of cases will increase as our population grows and ages. Survival will also improve as we get better at early detection and treatment of cancer. Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer

research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.

✨🫖 Tea-rific work to longtime Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea host Anna who held her 21st event over the weekend, raisin...
03/06/2026

✨🫖 Tea-rific work to longtime Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea host Anna who held her 21st event over the weekend, raising more than $5,000 towards vital cancer research, prevention and support services. Over the years Anna’s infamous events have brought in more than $70,000!

And remember, it’s not too late to host your own morning tea – you can pop the kettle on anytime until the end of June!

This World No To***co Day, we join and Quit in unmasking the appeal highlighting how to***co and ni****ne products are ...
31/05/2026

This World No To***co Day, we join and Quit in unmasking the appeal highlighting how to***co and ni****ne products are designed to drive dependence and sustain addiction. We all have a role to play in creating environments that make it easier to reduce harm and support quitting. Support is available: quit.org.au | Quitline 13 7848

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When Karina's husband was diagnosed with myeloma last year, she stepped into the role of carer. But balancing family res...
28/05/2026

When Karina's husband was diagnosed with myeloma last year, she stepped into the role of carer. But balancing family responsibilities and financial pressures while supporting a loved one through treatment was challenging.

A local healthcare provider suggested she contact Cancer Council where she was able to get both emotional counselling and practical support, including financial guidance.

“It was really nice to talk to somebody that was able to support me from a carer’s perspective … someone who works in cancer support [and] had heard it all before.”

Karina is now encouraging others – particularly those living in regional areas where support may be limited – to reach out when they need it.

“I would encourage people to use it… I know how impactful it was.”

If you're supporting a loved one with cancer, you don’t have to face it alone. Cancer Council information and support is available to anyone, no matter where in Victoria you live. Call 13 11 20 or visit https://www.cancervic.org.au/get-support/services/contact and get the free information and support that can make all the difference you need.

27/05/2026

Did you know there’s a way to detect lung cancer early?

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in Australia, often without any early symptoms. That’s why the National Lung Cancer Screening Program is so important.

The scan is quick, painless, and free for eligible Australians aged 50–70 who currently smoke or have smoked in the past.

If you think you might be eligible, don’t wait. Talk to your doctor or healthcare provider and take the first step towards early detection.

👉 Find out more at www.lungcancerscreen.org.au

Today is the official Australia's Biggest Morning Tea! ☕Your fundraising helps raise vital funds to make a big differenc...
21/05/2026

Today is the official Australia's Biggest Morning Tea! ☕

Your fundraising helps raise vital funds to make a big difference for those impacted by cancer. 🌻

Hosting a Biggest Morning Tea? Tag us or use the hashtags so we can see all your wonderful events 👀💛

It's not too late to get involved, you can still host anytime in May or June, head to biggestmorningtea.com.au for more info.

Ready to make a perfect dollar match?Thanks to our generous friends at Dilmah, every dollar donated to Australia’s Bigge...
20/05/2026

Ready to make a perfect dollar match?

Thanks to our generous friends at Dilmah, every dollar donated to Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea from 10AM AEST today will be doubled up to $50,000!

This means:
🫖 Your $25 donation becomes $50 🫖🫖
🧁 Your $100 becomes $200 🧁🧁
💛 Your impact goes twice as far towards cancer research and support services 💛💛

Whether you’re hosting or attending a Biggest Morning Tea, today is the day to make your donation go further! But, be quick – matching funds are limited and won’t last long.

Thank you for giving kindness and hope to Australians affected by cancer.

20/05/2026

Tomorrow, your donation and Dilmah are a perfect match!

That’s because from 10am AEST all donations to Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea will be matched by our generous partner, Dilmah, up to $50,000.

This means:
🫖 Your $25 donation becomes $50 🫖 🫖
🧁 Your $100 becomes $200 🧁 🧁
💛 Your impact goes twice as far towards cancer research and support services 💛 💛

It’s like a ‘buy 1 get 1 free’ for kindness! But be quick – matching funds are limited and won’t last long.

So, if you’re planning on donating to Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, remember tomorrow it will go twice as far!

When Leanne, a farmer living in western Victoria, was offered the chance to take part in a cancer clinical trial, she wa...
19/05/2026

When Leanne, a farmer living in western Victoria, was offered the chance to take part in a cancer clinical trial, she wasn’t sure it was right for her.

She was finally in the clear after a stage 3 cancer diagnosis and thought clinical trials were for people without any other options.

Leanne’s oncologist helped her see that joining a clinical trial was a way to make sure she was receiving the best care and treatment available to her.

Now, five years on and nearing the end of the trial, Leanne says the experience has been overwhelmingly positive and given her an “extra layer of comfort and confidence in [her] treatment”.

🏥 Cancer clinical trials are now more accessible for people living in rural and regional areas.

🔗 You can search cancer trials by region or hospital, as well as by cancer type or specific side effects by using the Victorian Cancer Trials Link (VCTL) website.

🧑‍⚕️ Ask your doctor about whether a clinical trial might be right for you, or whether a trial could be delivered closer to home.

Visit the VCTL website to see what clinical trials are available in Victoria: cancervic.org.au/trials

Quitting smoking can be hard, but support can make a difference.Eligible Victorians can now access free ni****ne replace...
19/05/2026

Quitting smoking can be hard, but support can make a difference.

Eligible Victorians can now access free ni****ne replacement therapy (NRT) and counselling support through Quitline.

If you’re thinking about quitting, or supporting someone who is, find out more via Quitline on 13 78 48.

It’s National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to thank and recognise the contribution of so many people, all working towa...
18/05/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to thank and recognise the contribution of so many people, all working towards a cancer free future 🌻

We’re so grateful to have them as part of our wider community of supporters, working in all types of roles and making a difference every day.

Tag or share with a volunteer or community champion you’d like to thank 💛

If you’re interested in volunteering, head to www.cancervic.org.au/get-involved/volunteer

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