• Get informed
  • I have cancer

    Cancer information from diagnosis to treatment and after cancer care.

  • I know someone with cancer

    How to support someone with cancer from diagnosis to treatment and after cancer care.

  • I want to cut my cancer risk

    Up to 50% of cancers can be prevented. Find out how.

  • Cancer Council Helpline

    Call 13 11 20 to speak with an experienced cancer nurse for information and support.

  • Debunk cancer myths

    Accurate, evidence-based answers to your cancer questions.

  • Position statements on key cancer issues

  • Get support
  • Cancer Council Helpline

    Call 13 11 20 to speak with an experienced cancer nurse for information and support.

  • Counselling

    Our free cancer counselling service offers you an opportunity to discuss your cancer experience and its impact on your life.

  • Accommodation

    Subsidised accommodation for country people in Adelaide for cancer treatment.

  • Legal and financial assistance

    Cancer Council can help you find relevant community and government resources that may be able to assist you financially.

  • Education programs to help you cope

    Cancer Council SA runs two eduction programs to help you cope with the difficulties that arise from a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

  • Health professionals

    Support for health professionals treating people with cancer.

  • Cut my risk
  • I want to cut my risk

    Up to 50% of cancers can be prevented. Find out how.

  • Quit smoking

    Talk to the experienced and professionally trained Quitline counsellors to get support while you work through your quitting journey.

  • Shop at Cancer Council

    Buy the latest SunSmart products to protect your family from harmful UV.

  • SunSmart for early childhood services

    Apply for SunSmart Early Childhood status and ensure your centre has the right balance between sun protection and sun exposure for vitamin D production.

  • SunSmart for primary schools

    Apply for SunSmart school status and ensure your school has the right balance between sun protection and sun exposure for vitamin D production.

  • Sun protection for secondary schools

    Overexposure to UV radiation during childhood and adolescence is known to be a major risk factor in the development of skin cancer.

  • SunSmart in the workplace

    Protect your employees from over exposure to UV and meet your occupational health and safety requirements.

  • Cancer Council Helpline

    Call 13 11 20 to speak with an experienced cancer nurse for information and support.

  • Buy a bowel screening kit

    Bowel cancer is 90 per cent curable if found at an early stage. You can buy an FOBT kit by calling 13 11 20.

  • Get involved
  • Donate

    There are various ways that you can make a donation and make a difference in the fight to beat cancer.

  • Fundraising events

    Whether you take part in one of our exciting events or create and organise your own – fundraising can be a fun and rewarding way to support Cancer Council SA.

  • Hold your own fundraiser

    Do you have an idea that is out of the box? Do you think it rocks? You can turn virtually anything into a fundraiser…let us help you turn your idea into reality.

  • Gifts in wills

    Leaving a gift in your will to a cause close to your heart is a wonderful way for your life to be celebrated. A gift to Cancer Council SA can help those affected by cancer and create hope for future generations.

  • Peter Nelson Leukaemia Research Fellowship Fund

    Established by Marjorie Jackson-Nelson—the Lithgow Flash and former Governor of South Australia —in memory of her husband, Australian Olympic cyclist, Peter Nelson.

  • Volunteer

    Every day people from all walks of life donate their time, knowledge and energy to help Cancer Council SA support people affected by cancer. Register today.

  • Corporate involvement

    We will only beat cancer by uniting with the community. You can be a part of that. Read more.

  • Ambassadors

    Join us and make a difference in the fight to beat cancer by becoming a Cancer Council Ambassador.

  • What will you do today to help beat cancer?

    Every day every one of us can do something to bring the defeat of cancer closer.

  • Stay up to date
  • Press releases

    View our latest media releases.

  • Join the conversation

    Keep in touch with what is happening in the fight to beat cancer.

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  • Become an Ambassador

    Become an Ambassador

    Join our growing network of Ambassadors who represent us in the community: sharing awareness and prevention messages, connecting people with support services and speaking up on our behalf.

  • Help people like Nathan get the best treatment, as soon as possible

    Help people like Nathan get the best treatment, as soon as possible

    Some cancers progress so quickly, there isn’t time for a second chance at treatment. This turned out to be the case for Nathan when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Read Nathan’s story.

  • Hold your own fundraiser

    Hold your own fundraiser

    Do you have an idea that is out of the box? Do you think it rocks? You can turn virtually anything into a fundraiser… let us help you turn your idea into reality!

  • Join the conversation

    Join the conversation

    Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date with the latest community events and news.

  • Make your cup count this year!

    Make your cup count this year!

    It's our 20th birthday, so join in the celebration and hold a morning tea this May! Be part of the Australia's Biggest Morning Tea community, no matter how many guests you have, every cup counts.

  • Meet a researcher

    Meet a researcher

    Read about Professor Shudong Wang's research project that looks into the development of a new anti-cancer drug for the treatment of cancer.

  • PwC Transparency Awards 2012 - Top 10 finalist

    PwC Transparency Awards 2012 - Top 10 finalist

    Cancer Council SA was pleased to be recognised as one of 10 finalists in the revenue $5m to $30m category in the 2012 PwC Transparency Awards for the quality and transparency of our reporting.

  • Quit smoking

    Quit smoking

    The Quitline is a confidential free telephone information, counselling and support service for those who want to quit smoking cigarettes and other tobacco products. Read more.

  • Talking about cancer will help beat cancer

    Talking about cancer will help beat cancer

    Call 13 11 20 to speak to a nurse for cancer information and support

  • The Entertainment Book is out now!

    The Entertainment Book is out now!

    100% of profit generated from the sale of each book goes towards Cancer Council SA’s fight to beat cancer!

  • We are very excited to announce our END OF SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE!

    We are very excited to announce our END OF SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE!

    Visit our retail outlet at 202 Greenhill Road and get up to 50% off!

  • World No Tobacco Day - May 31

    World No Tobacco Day - May 31

    Every year World No Tobacco Day aims to raise awareness of the devastating toll of tobacco through smoking-related death and disease. For a confidential free counselling and support call Quitline 13 7848.