Cancer Council Australia facts for kids
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| Founded | 1961 |
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| Type | Non-profit |
| Registration no. | ABN 91130793725 |
| Legal status | Charity |
| Focus | A cancer-free future |
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Area served
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Australia |
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Key people
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David Swan, Interim CEO |
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Revenue (2024)
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$31,735,240 |
| Expenses (2024) | $31,056,365 |
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Employees
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32 |
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Volunteers
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0 |
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Formerly called
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Australian Cancer Society |
Cancer Council Australia is a national group in Australia. It's a non-profit organization. This means it doesn't make money for owners. Its main goal is to help control cancer. It also works to reduce how much cancer affects people in Australia. They give advice to the government and other groups about cancer. They also speak up for people with cancer and their families. A big part of their work is funding research, prevention, and education about cancer.
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How Cancer Council Australia Started
Cancer Council Australia began in 1961. It was first called the Australian Cancer Society. Six state cancer councils, which were separate, decided to join together. Their goal was to "promote cancer control at the national level." Later, cancer councils from the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory also joined.
In 1997, all eight members agreed to expand. They changed the name to The Cancer Council Australia. Alan Coates became its first CEO. By 2008, the organization became a registered company. It dropped "The" from its name and became Cancer Council Australia. It has been known by this name ever since.
Member Organizations Across Australia
Cancer Council Australia includes eight member organizations. These groups work in their own states and territories:
- Cancer Council Australian Capital Territory
- Cancer Council New South Wales
- Cancer Council Northern Territory
- Cancer Council Queensland
- Cancer Council South Australia
- Cancer Council Tasmania
- Cancer Council Victoria
- Cancer Council Western Australia
Healthy Eating Advice
Cancer Council Australia gives advice on healthy eating. This advice helps to prevent cancer. They suggest eating lots of plant-based foods. This includes at least two servings of fruit each day. You should also eat five servings of vegetables, like beans. They recommend at least four servings of whole grains daily. It's also good to have at least two and a half servings of dairy products. And try to eat at least two servings of oily fish every week.
They also advise limiting processed meat and red meat. Eating too much of these can increase the risk of bowel cancer. Cancer Council Australia knows that getting enough vitamin D is important. However, they don't give specific rules on how much sun exposure is needed.
Major Events and Fundraising
Cancer Council Australia holds several big events. These events help raise money for their important work.
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
One of their main fundraising events is Australia's Biggest Morning Tea. People gather to share a tea and raise money. On May 26, 2005, this event set a Guinness World Record. It was for the "World's Largest Simultaneous Tea Party." About 1 million Australians took part and supported the Cancer Council that day.
Daffodil Day
Daffodil Day is a very well-known fundraising event for the Australian Cancer Council. It happens every year in August. People buy fresh daffodils or daffodil pins. This helps raise money and awareness for cancer research and support.
Junk Free June
Junk Free June was a fundraising event held in 2016. It encouraged people to make healthy choices. Participants tried to give up junk food. This included packaged snacks high in sugar, refined carbs, and unhealthy fats. This event supported Cancer Council Queensland's work. Experts say that about one-third of common cancers can be prevented. This is through eating well, keeping a healthy weight, and being active.
How Cancer Council Australia Helps
The Cancer Council has greatly helped Australian society. They support people who are dealing with cancer. They also work to prevent cancer from happening. The Clive Deverall Society was started in 2004. It's a way for Cancer Council Western Australia to thank people. These are people who have chosen to leave a gift to the Cancer Council in their Will. This helps the organization continue its important work for the future.
See also
- Australian Melanoma Research Foundation
- Cancer Institute of New South Wales
