Area served Australia Website www.cancer.org.au | Key people Prof. Ian Olver, CEO Founded 1961 | |
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CEO Sanchia Aranda (Aug 2015–) Profiles | ||
Sid seagull cancer council australia
Cancer Council Australia is a national, not for profit organisation which aims to promote cancer-control policies and to reduce the illness caused by cancer in Australia. It advises various groups, including the government, on cancer-related issues, acts as an advocate for cancer patients and their families, and is a major funding contributor towards cancer research, prevention and education.
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- Sid seagull cancer council australia
- Cancer council australia s launch of national skin cancer action week 2012
- Australias Biggest Morning Tea
- Junk Free June
- References
Cancer Council Australia formed in 1961 as the Australian Cancer Society. It was renamed Cancer Council Australia in 1997 and appointed Alan Coates its inaugural CEO.
Cancer Council Australia includes eight member organisations, which operate in their individual states and territories:
Cancer council australia s launch of national skin cancer action week 2012
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
One of Cancer Council's major fundraisers is Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. On 26 May 2005, the event broke the Guinness Book of Records record for the "World's Largest Simultaneous Tea Party" with around 1 million Australians participating and supporting Cancer Council on the day.
Junk Free June
Junk Free June is a new, healthier, fundraiser, supporting Cancer Council Queensland's work in cancer research. Junk Free June encourages participants to give up junk food such as packaged snacks high in sugar, refined carbohydrates and trans fats. According to World Cancer Research Fund International, approximately one third of the most common cancers can be prevented through a nutritious diet and maintaining a healthy weight and regular physical activity.