General Information
The 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.
For more detailed information about The Cancer Council ACT's mission, governance and programs view our current Annual Report.
The National Cancer Prevention Policy 2007-09 advocates for a concerted and comprehensive national approach to the prevention of cancer. It offers clear reccomendations on how Australians can reduce the estimated 106,000 new cases of cancer diagnosed each year.
If you want further information about how you can reduce your risk of common cancers, visit the Prevention and Early Detection section of our website or contact The Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20, alternatively you can download The National Cancer Prevention Policy 2007-09.
Read The Council Chronicle (Vol 112,Winter 2008)
Vision
To promote a healthier community by reducing the incidence and impact of cancer in the Canberra area through information, education, supportive care and research.
Values
- accepting the principles of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
- provision of quality programs and services
- working within an evidence-based paradigm
- working within a community/ environmental/ ecological approach rather than an individual or biomedical approach
- ensuring accessibility of services
- maintaining professional standards
Memberships of Major Cancer Organisations
- The Cancer Council Australia, together with other member organisations in each state and territory
- Asian and Pacific Federation of Organisations for Cancer Research and Control
- International Non-Governmental Coalition Against Cancer
- International Union For Health Promotion and Education
- International Union against Cancer (UICC)
Our Services
Cancer Information Service
The Cancer Information Service provides information on all aspects of cancer via the Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20, written information, e-mail service, lending library, and walk in consultation service.
Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Program
The Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Program encompasses: the Adult Smoking Cessation Service which includes the Quitline 13 7848, workplace seminars, Quit courses and the Youth Smoking Prevention Project and SunSmart service including the National SunSmart Schools and Early Childhood Centres Program.
Supportive Care Service
The Supportive Care Service provides facilitated support groups for people affected by cancer and their families or carers, the Living With Cancer Education Program, a wig service and a peer assistance volunteer service.
Research Program
Research grants are awarded annually and fund cancer research and related projects in the ACT.
Download The Cancer Council ACT brochure.
Download The Cancer Council ACT Annual Report
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