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Cancer Australia is a Government agency that provides national leadership in cancer control
Sydney, New South Wales
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Today is #ChildhoodBrainCancerAwarenessDay, a day that aims to raise awareness of the impact of #ChildhoodBrainCancer on patients, families and carers and to highlight the importance of research. Learn more by visiting bit.ly/45ecD2v
Today is #WorldCancerResearchDay! If you’re interested in how cancer #ClinicalTrials are conducted and how people with cancer can be involved visit australiancancertrials.gov.a…
The Australian Cancer Plan has been evaluated, two years after its launch.
Findings show the Plan is providing a strong national framework for cancer control and elevating a focus on equity and priority populations across the cancer sector. Read more: bit.ly/4AgdNI3
September is #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth.
#ProstateCancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. Risk increases with age, particularly from age 50, and other proven risk factors include family history.
#DontWaitCheckYourProstate bit.ly/3J9fxgl
Do you know a family affected by #ChildhoodCancer? Our childhood cancer webpage features evidence-based information on cancer types, living with cancer and where to find support. Visit bit.ly/45ecD2v #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
Closing soon! Be sure to submit your application for the First Nations Cancer Scholarship by 11/09/2026. Open to all Indigenous students engaged in full-time postgraduate studies or research within a cancer-related field covering health, research or policy bit.ly/4en2NzR
ALT First Nations Cancer Scholarships—A new generation of leaders in cancer
Are you an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduate student, early career researcher or health professional? Don’t miss out - applications for the First Nations Cancer Scholarship close 11/09!
To learn more or submit an application: bit.ly/4en2NzR
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ALT First Nations Cancer Scholarships—A new generation of leaders in cancer
Applications for the First Nations Cancer Scholarship close on 11/09.
Indigenous students engaged in full-time postgraduate studies or research within a cancer-related field covering health, research, or policy are eligible. Learn more: bit.ly/4en2NzR
@AuroraEducation
ALT First Nations Cancer Scholarships—A new generation of leaders in cancer
#CancerNursesDay is a day to recognise the incredible work being done by over 8,000 cancer nurses nationwide and their remarkable contributions to improve patient outcomes in Australia. Visit: bit.ly/4oeHdQM #StrongSkilledSpecialised
The Optimal Care Pathway (OCP) for older people with cancer maps the unique needs and best practice approaches for older people with cancer, from prevention and early detection through to treatment, survivorship and end-of-life care. @COSAoncology bit.ly/4egQanE
Cancer Australia is calling for applications for the First Nations Cancer Scholarship - a dedicated funding for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students, health professionals and researchers in the field of cancer.
Learn more: bit.ly/4en2NzR @AuroraEducation
ALT First Nations Cancer Scholarships—A new generation of leaders in cancer
It’s #WorldHeadAndNeckCancerDay.
Recognising the signs can make a difference. Symptoms may be subtle: a persistent sore throat, difficulty swallowing or a lump in the neck.
Early detection supports better outcomes. Learn more: bit.ly/3GGWHw8
Announcing the 2026 recipients of the Networking for Cancer Equity grant opportunity.
Eight recipients will share nearly $1.8 million to improve access to coordinated, high quality cancer care for people in regional, rural and remote communities. bit.ly/4eD3DYa
Congratulations to the 2026 recipients of Cancer Australia’s Supporting People with Cancer grant program.
Nine projects will share over $1 million to support people with poorer cancer outcomes, including priority communities across Australia. Learn more bit.ly/4xI5jrV
The Australian Government is investing over $7.3 million through three Cancer Australia grant programs to support people with poorer cancer outcomes, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Learn more: bit.ly/4gOsGKD
Are you an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduate student, early career researcher or health professional?
Applications for the First Nations Cancer Scholarship now open! To learn more about the scholarship program and apply, visit bit.ly/4en2NzR.
ALT First Nations Cancer Scholarships—A new generation of leaders in cancer
NAIDOC Week 2026 #50YearsOfDeadly
We celebrate the strength, culture and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Cancer Australia is committed to Australia achieving equitable cancer outcomes for all First Nations communities.
#NAIDOC2026 #NAIDOCWeek
Cancer Australia is celebrating 20 years as the national cancer control agency!
To mark this milestone, we’re kicking off a year-long celebration packed with events, highlights, and inspiring stories.
Follow us for updates throughout the year until 30 June 2027. #CA20
Uterine cancer is the 5th most common cancer found in Australian females. There is no screening test for uterine cancer so it’s important to know the symptoms and risk factors. Early detection saves lives. Learn more: bit.ly/4eQeake
#BowelCancer often has no early symptoms, but common signs include blood in stools, changes in bowel habit, abdominal pain, vomiting, weight loss, and unexplained tiredness. If you notice any of these symptoms see your doctor. Learn about the symptoms: bit.ly/3W2cOIN
