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As Australia's peak national non-government cancer control1 organisation, Cancer Council Australia advises the Australian Government and other bodies on practices and policies to help prevent, detect and treat cancer. We also advocate for the rights of cancer patients for best treatment and supportive care.
Our vision
Minimise the threat of cancer to Australians, through successful prevention, best treatment and support.
Our mission
Lead a cohesive approach to reduce the impact of cancer.
Cancer Council Australia works with its members the eight state and territory cancer organisations to:
- undertake and fund cancer research
- prevent and control cancer
- provide information and support for people affected by cancer.
Cancer Council Australia was formerly called the Australian Cancer Society.
Read Cancer Council Australia's Constitution.
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What we do
To realise our vision, Cancer Council Australia and its members undertake a broad range of activities.
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History
Over its 50-year history, Cancer Council Australia has become Australia’s peak independent authority on cancer control.
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Patron
Find out about Cancer Council Australia's patron, Sir Gustav Nossal, world-renowned for his immunology work.
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Board
Our board is responsible for strategic and policy-making activities. Learn more about our structure here.
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CEO
Cancer Council Australia's CEO, Professor Ian Olver, is one of Australia's most respected medical oncologists.
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Executive Leadership Team
Meet our senior staff, the directors of marketing, communications, finance and advocacy.
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State and Territory Councils
The Cancer Council is made up of eight member bodies.
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Ambassadors
Meet Cancer Council Australia's celebrity ambassadors that help promote cancer awareness.
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Committees
Our expert committees develop policy and guidelines for cancer control.
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External relationships
Find out about our affiliations and partnerships, government partnerships and international alliances.
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Annual review
Our Annual Review details the key activities and achievements of Cancer Council Australia in 2010/11.
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Research
Cancer Council grants more than $49m to cancer research each year. Find out about our research programs and grants.
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What will you do to help beat cancer?
Find out how we support you.
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Jobs
Build a career that makes a difference. Find out about job opportunities here.
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Contact us
FInd out how you can get in touch with Cancer Council Australia.
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