Cancer Council Australia was originally known as the Australian Cancer Society when, in 1961, Cancer Council in the six states formed a federal body to promote cancer control at a national level. Cancer organisations in the ACT and Northern Territory subsequently signed on as members of the society.
The primary role of the federal body is to develop independent national cancer control policy while the Cancer Council in each state and territory undertakes most of the organisation’s research, patient support and education programs.
Cancer Council Australia
Australia's leading cancer charity
Cancer Council ACT
Working towards a cancer free future
Cancer Council NSW
We believe in a cancer free future
Cancer Council NT
Reducing the impact of cancer on Territorians
Cancer Council QLD
Every Queenslander, every postcode.
Cancer Council SA
Working towards a cancer free future
Cancer Council TAS
Working to reduce the incidence and impact of all cancers for all Tasmanians
Cancer Council VIC
Working in cancer research, prevention and support
Cancer Council WA
Working towards a cancer free future