Cancer Council is sending warm wishes to everyone who engages with our online community, for a peaceful and safe holiday season.     During this festive season: Our Cancer Council Online Community continues to be available for you, 24/7 from your mobile phone, computer or tablet device Cancer Council Information resources are always available for you  here For those who live in Australia, our 13 11 20 Information and Support line continues to provide cancer information and support for people affected by cancer, who may be feeling anxious, have questions or need support. Hours are: Mon 29 Dec, Tue 30 Dec, Wed 31 Dec 2025, 12-4 pm Closed for public holidays Normal business hours, 9am - 5pm, resume Fri 2 Jan 2026.  If you’re feeling less than festive this year, the best gift you can give is to be kind to yourself. Here are some strategies to help make this time of year easier.  ... View more

If you live in Australia, the University of Sydney and Concord Cancer Centre would like your help by completing a survey which looks at the impact of  a bowel cancer diagnosis and treatment side-effects on returning to work.   You may be eligible if: • You are living in Australia and between 18 and 65 years old; and • You were diagnosed with stage 1 to 3 bowel cancer within the past 5 years and have no evidence of any cancer after your surgery and other cancer treatment; and • You were in the paid job market at the time of diagnosis (full-time or part-time).   This survey contains questions about you, your cancer diagnosis, work-related questions before or at the time of diagnosis, and after treatment. It will take about 15-20 minutes to complete. You only have to take this survey once and your answers are completely anonymous. Please access the survey via the information flyer attached below.  Your participation will help to identify the challenges that bowel cancer survivors have, and assist health professionals to improve advice given regarding getting back to work.    ... View more

Australian Carers are invited to evaluate a new educational program designed to improve carer involvement in cancer care.    Researchers at the University of Sydney are offering carers living in Australia, access to an evidence-based online learning program to improve communication between clinicians, people with cancer and their carers.   The training program (eTRIO-pc) includes information about how carers can partner with and support their loved one with cancer, and offers strategies and tips to help with making medical decisions, communicating with health professionals, and advocating for loved ones. Study participants will complete the eTRIO-pc training and complete three online surveys.    As a carer for someone with cancer, you can participate in this study if you live in Australia and: are a person biologically, legally or emotionally related to someone with cancer who is about to start, currently undergoing, or are up to 12 months post active treatment  are aged over 18 years support your loved one with cancer inside and outside of oncology consultations  have internet access and a computer to complete the online modules and surveys.  If you are interested in evaluating this novel, evidence-based training program, please click here to express your interest. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]     ... View more

Registrations in Australia for Dry July are now open! By going dry this July and fundraising on behalf of Cancer Council you’ll help us continue to provide our vital 13 11 20 Cancer Information and Support Service for all Australians affected by cancer.   Dry July is a national fundraiser that challenges Australian’s to go alcohol-free in the month of July while raising funds for people affected by cancer.   Please help us continue providing much-needed support for the Australian community by gathering a team and fundraising for Cancer Council this Dry July. Register here! ... View more