Cancer Council Tasmania is a charity working to minimise the incidence and impact of cancer on all Tasmanians through advocacy, raising awareness of cancer prevention and offering support and information for anyone affected by the disease. Please read how we help Tasmanians impacted by cancer.
Cancer Council Tasmania is a registered charity organisation with the Commonwealth Government’s ‘Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.’

Unite in Yellow Business Lunch 2019
Join us in welcoming George Bailey at the Unite in Yellow Business Lunch 2019 for a delicious lunch and an entertaining Q&A with Tasmania’s cricketing legend. A true leader in the Tasmanian community, Bailey’s experience and stories as a first class cricketer will be immensely entertaining and provide great insight and resounding messaging around skin protection.
Individual tickets priced at $95pp or a table of 10 at $900. All enquiries to Jill on jbannon@cancertas.org.au

Cancer Council's non-health public policy issues statement
Cancer Council as a federation has no public position on matters of economic and financial public policy, other than an ongoing position calling for greater public investment in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, care and research.
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Relay For Life 2019
REGISTRATIONS OPEN!
Join the thousands of people who take part in this iconic event to support your community and those close to you.
Start Time: Saturday 1.00pm
Finish Time: Sunday 9.00am
(Event Duration – 20hrs)
Relay For Life events for 2019 will take place at the following locations:
1. Derwent Valley – Tynwald Park, New Norfolk – 23rd & 24th February 2019 REGISTER
2. North West – Penguin Athletic Track– 16th & 17th March 2019 REGISTER
3. Hobart – Domain Athletics Centre – 23rd & 24th March 2019 REGISTER
4. Launceston – Northern Athletics Centre – 30th & 31st March 2019 REGISTER
For more information:
Website: www.relayforlife.org.au
Phone: 1300 65 65 85
CELBRATE Life.
REMEMBER Loved ones.
FIGHT BACK against Cancer.
Principal sponsors:
Go to the Relay website

News from the North - February E-Bulletin
There’s a lot happening up in the North of the state. Read all about it in our latest newsletter.
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News from the NW - February E-Bulletin
Find out what’s on in February at Cancer Council in the North-West.
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News from the South - January E-Bulletin
All the latest news from the new Southern Support Centre including workshops, group gatherings and other fundraising activities.
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Play for Purpose Raffle
We’re always looking at new ways to help raise funds for Tasmanian’s impacted by cancer so Cancer Council Tasmania partnered with the charity raffle, Play for Purpose. By purchasing tickets in this raffle you will help raise much needed funds for our Moving Through Cancer exercise physiology program, for people undergoing cancer treatment.
With 1 in 34 chance of winning you could win $250k cash, cars, boat and travel vouchers or the ultimate holiday!
Click on the link, good luck and thank you for supporting Tasmanians impacted by cancer.

Latest Daffodil News
Find out what’s been happening and what’s coming up in news from all around the state.
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Kokoda Challenge 2019
Cancer Council Tasmania is once again partnering with Adventure Abroad to bring an exciting and innovative fundraising event back to our local portfolio – the Kokoda Challenge 2019.
The Kokoda Challenge 2019 provides an incredible opportunity to engage further with Cancer Council Tasmania, ticking off a much sought after bucket list item, all whilst raising funds to fight against cancer. Adventure Abroad’s founder and CEO, Tom Allwright, has a deep and personal knowledge and understanding of adventure destinations (in particular the Kokoda Track) and provides VIP access and opportunities you can’t get anywhere else.

Telstra Business Awards Winner 2018
Cancer Council Tasmania, winner of the 2018 Telstra Social Change Maker award!
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Impact Report 2017-2018
Cancer Council Tasmania’s Impact Report provides information about our organisation and its many activities and achievements in the past Financial Year.
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Every minute, every hour, every day.
Cancer never rests, and for that reason, neither do we. And tomorrow, with your help, we’ll start again. Find out how we’re here for all Australians affected by cancer.
A series of videos have been produced to highlight the services on of offer.
Link to all the ads here:
- Every minute, every hour, every day (60 second)
- Cancer research
- transport2treatment
- 13 11 20 support service
- Wig service

Unite in Yellow 2019
Unite in Yellow – Donate to the Daffodil! Celebrating and honouring the people in our community impacted by cancer, providing a special occasion to come together in the company of colleagues, friends and family … and to be entertained!
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Do It For Cancer Fundraising Handbook
Every day we recognise and acknowledge the courage of others who are impacted by cancer. Cancer Council Tasmania is over 90% funded by public donations and fundraising events. You can help us provide vital support services by fundraising for us – have a look at some ideas in our Do It For Cancer Fundraising Handbook
Do It For Cancer
Our Partners
Cancer Council Tasmania is the leading cancer charity in Tasmania and works across all cancers and all ages. Our services are free, confidential and accessible to all Tasmanians. We have strong partnerships with Tasmanian businesses who share our vision of a cancer free future for our state.
PartnersCurrent Research Studies for Clients
At any time there may be a number of research projects, studies or surveys in progress looking for current or past cancer patients to volunteer to be involved.
Current studies cover:
- Men and Sexual Health Prostate Cancer Study
- Managing Depression and Anxiety
- Cancer Patients and/or Survivors Who’ve Received Neurotoxic Chemotherapy
- Australian Breakthrough Cancer (ABC) Study
To find out more, click on the link provided to see ‘Current Research Studies for Clients.’
More informationBank Funds
Taken part in a fundraising event?
Deposit funds raised here
You-Tube Clips
Keep up to date with our messages via YouTube. Take a look at Cooking with Lilly, our Support Centre in Launceston, Kirsten’s cancer story and more…
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Entertainment Book 2018-2019
Order the NEW 2018-2019 Entertainment Book or Entertainment Digital Membership and you will receive hundreds of valuable offers for everything you love to do, and you will also be supporting Cancer Council Tasmania. To order go to www.entertainmentbook.com.au
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