Our purpose
To reduce the incidence and impact of all cancers for all Australians.
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.
Our history
Cancer Council Australia commenced in 1961 as the Australian Cancer Society
Board and governance
Responsible for strategic decision and policy-making activities of Cancer Council Australia.
CEO
Meet the new CEO of Cancer Council Australia, Jacinta Reddan.
Executive leadership team
Meet the leadership team of Cancer Council Australia.
Annual report
Information about Cancer Council Australia's impact over the past twelve months
Our culture and workplace
As a community-minded organisation, Cancer Council Australia actively encourages our staff to be involved in the local community
Reconciliation Action Plan
Cancer Council is proud to join the Reconciliation Action Plan program.
Charity Details
Cancer Council is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as an Income tax Exempt Charity