Cancer Prevention, Guides, Cancer Support & Donations

Quick links

Cancer Types
- Pancreatic cancer
  
  About 4500 Australians are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year.
- Melanoma
  
  Australia and New Zealand have the highest rates of melanoma in the world.
- Prostate cancer
  
  Around 1 in 12 men will get prostate cancer by the age of 70.
View all cancer types
Prevent & Detect
- Be SunSmart
  
  Supporting Victorians to prevent skin cancer and detect it sooner to save lives.
- Screening and early detection
  
  The earlier cancer is found, the easier it is to treat.
- How to reduce your cancer risk
  
  More than one third of cancers in Australia are preventable.
More on cancer prevention
Support
- Contact cancer support
  
  Talk to a cancer health professional and get the support you need.
- My Cancer Guide
  
  Find the right support service for you in your local area.
- Support for health professionals
  
  Up-to-date cancer information and services to help you support your patients.
All support services

Get involved

There are many ways you can get involved in helping us work towards a cancer-free future.

Girls Night In

Let's lift women up and bring women's cancers down.

HOST A GIRLS' NIGHT IN

Relay for Life

Get on track to end cancer. Join an event in your local community.

FIND A RELAY

The Longest Day

Are you up for the ultimate golf challenge? Register and raise vital funds for cancer research.

Fundraise your way

Your creative fundraising efforts can create lasting change.

LEARN MORE

Get support

Our cancer information and support line is available for all Victorians affected by cancer. Talk to a cancer health professional today and get the support you need.

Call 13 11 20 Book a call back Email a question

Cancer nurse on call

Petal

Donate

By donating to Cancer Council Victoria today, you can help fund innovative cancer research.

Make a donation

1 in 2 Victorians who will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. Together we can change this.

Donate now

Become a regular giver

Support cancer research today to help save lives tomorrow.

Give monthly

Leave a gift in your Will

Every thoughtful gift left in a Will helps pave the way for better outcomes and more lives saved.

Find out more

Research

As Victoria’s largest not-for-profit funder of cancer research, Cancer Council Victoria invests millions each year in world-class research projects.

Researchers

Research grants and fellowships

Cancer Council Victoria is proud to support high-quality research to improve prevention, detection, treatment and care for people affected by cancer.

SEE FUNDED DATA
ABC Study

The Australian Breakthrough Cancer (ABC) Study is investigating the role that our genes, lifestyle and environment play in the development of cancer and other diseases.

LEARN ABOUT THE STUDY
Victorian Cancer Registry

The Victorian Cancer Registry is a world leader in collecting and providing data to researchers, clinicians, and policy makers to help provide equitable care to all Victorians.

VIEW CANCER DATA