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Welcome to Cancer Council ACT

Cancer Council ACT is a non government not-for-profit community organisation that aims to promote a healthier community by reducing the incidence and impact of cancer in the ACT region. The Council depends largely on the generosity of the ACT and surrounding community providing donations and supporting fundraising initiatives.
Visit us in person at 5 Richmond Ave Fairbairn Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. You can purchase high quality sun protection products for all the family at our shop front at Fairbairn or from our online shop by clicking here.

Canada Day Fun Run 2012

We are pleased to announce the details of the Cancer Council ACT Canada Day Fun Run. 

Event details are as follows:
 
Date: Sunday 24 June 2012

Time: 10.00am

Location: Stromlo Running Track – Stromlo Forest Park, Uriarra Road

Distance: 10km run or 5km run/walk

Click here to register for this event now or register on the day from 8.30am

Online registrations close at 12 noon on Friday 22 June 2012. 

Have you got a story to tell....we need your help!
We are urgently looking for people who’ve been affected by cancer and believe in the positive work the Cancer Council ACT provides and would be willing to share their story with the community in our appeal letters.
Click here for more information...

Do you have a cancer question or just need some help?

Cancer Council Helpline is a free, confidential telephone information and support service.

 

Our specially trained staff can answer your questions about all aspects of cancer, including prevention, early detection and treatment. They can also assist with practical and emotional support as well as referring you to appropriate services in the area.



 News and Events

End of May is Hats OFF Day
A reminder for Canberra primary schools and early childcare services   Find out more

 
$50m for bowel cancer screening will save thousands of lives
Govt hailed for milestone step towards reducing nation’s cancer toll   Find out more
 
Limited tree offer for ACT secondary schools and colleges
ACT secondary schools and colleges are encouraged to dig into the future and plant trees for shade. Offer until 30 June 2012.   Find out more
 
ACT Cancer Services Directory 2011-2012
Updated version now available.   Find out more
 
Understand why breast cancer rates are higher in the ACT
Cancer Council ACT's statement on breast cancer in the ACT is now available online.   Find out more
 
New booklet now available- Living Well After Cancer
For people who have finished their cancer treatment.   Find out more
 
Nanoparticles and sunscreen
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Sun exposure at work- a $38 million burn for Australian employers
A new report out of Cancer Council WA should sound alarm bells for Australian businesses with outdoor workers   Find out more
 
Senate passes Australian Government's plain packaging laws
The new laws take effect in December 2012   Find out more
 
New online training helps local GPs deliver best skin cancer advice
A new Cancer Council resource   Find out more
 
Smoking in cars with children
New laws passed in ACT Legislative Assembly   Find out more


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