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.
Cancer and COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Cancer Council Tasmania and Cancer Council Australia are continuing to monitor the public health risk posed by COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Cancer Council Tasmania understands that Tasmanians undergoing cancer treatment, cancer survivors, as well as their families and friends, may have questions in relation to how we are dealing with this issue.
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Women's 5km Walk/Run
Cancer Council Tasmania and Harcourts Launceston are pleased to deliver the 2020 virtual Women’s 5km Walk/Run.
Each year, the W5K brings together thousands of men, women and children of all ages, backgrounds, levels of fitness and accessibility in celebration and remembrance of life.
You can support and sponsor your friends and family to take part, or participate yourself! Join as a team or an individual – run with your work mates, or walk with your kids! Everyone is welcome to take part.
All participants are asked to run or walk 5km during the event weekend, 11-13 September.
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Clothes4Cancer Op Shop
We are excited to announce that our first-ever Op Shop, Clothes4Cancer, is coming to the North West Coast!
We will be opening on Tuesday the 1st of September, located at Shops 3 & 4, 15-27 Murray Street, East Devonport.
Low-cost op shopping, raising funds for Cancer Council Tasmania.
Volunteers wanted! Please call 6169 1900 or email infotas@cancertas.org.au
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Unite in Yellow Lunch (Hobart) 2020
Our 2020 Unite in Yellow Lunch at the brand new Crowne Plaza is SOLD OUT!
We look forward to welcoming all attendees and our special guest speaker, Kirsha Kaechele, at this wonderful event.
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Support E-Newsletter
From all around the state, we have some wonderful activities and programs available.
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Unite in Yellow Gala Dinner (Devonport) 2020
Unite in Yellow Gala Dinner is SOLD OUT! But you can still support this fundraising event by bidding on the Silent Auction – there is something for everyone. Watch this space for more information about the web-link to our auction site.
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Cancer Council Tasmania Future Fund
As a charity that is 90% funded by the Tasmanian community, our Future Fund is an investment fund that helps to ensure that we will be here to provide cancer support and prevention services now and into the future.
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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.
The Thing About Cancer Podcast
How do people cope after a cancer diagnosis? What do all the tests mean? If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer, you might be interested in our The Thing About Cancer podcast series, where host, Julie McCrossin, joins experts to answer the big questions about living with a cancer diagnosis.
You might also be interested in our other podcast series: Cancer and COVID-19 and The Thing About Advanced Cancer.
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Entertainment Books 2020-21 now available
Support Cancer Council Tasmania!
Get your new Entertainment Membership today.
The 2020 | 2021 Entertainment Memberships are here, with exclusive offers for everything you love to do. It’s our best Membership yet, packed with amazing offers for activities, attractions, shopping, travel and all kinds of tasty treats – from cool cafes to fabulous fine dining.
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Reflect - Reconciliation Action Plan 2019-2020
Our first RAP has been developed. It is the result of achieving significant milestones in CCT’s reconciliation journey.
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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
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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.
Partners
Current 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.’
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