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18 Jan 2026
Cancer Council SA welcomes nation-leading PATS announcement and commits to further investment for cancer accommodation in SA

Cancer Council SA has welcomed the State Government’s commitment to sweeping reforms for the Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS), which will benefit regional South Australians who need access to life-changing treatment and medical specialist services that are not available locally.

Press release
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Judith’s Legacy Walk for Ovarian Cancer Judith’s Legacy Walk for Ovarian Cancer
12 Jan 2026
Judith’s Legacy Walk for Ovarian Cancer

After Dean lost his wife and love of his life Judith to ovarian cancer in March 2017, he has been determined to do something about it and has made raising funds and awareness for other women impacted by ovarian cancer his passion for the rest of his time.

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19 Dec 2025
4 tips to support your alcohol-free guests this festive season

‘Tis the season for getting together and enjoying time with family and friends. With most of us expecting to host or attend several events over December and January, it’s important to note that a growing number of South Australians are entering the festive season alcohol-free. So how can we make sure that our social events are inclusive for those who are choosing not to drink alcohol this festive season?

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Becky Becky
18 July 2025
‘I didn’t know alcohol causes cancer’: how a former ‘Wine Mum’ changed her relationship with drinking

For former “Wine Mum” Becky Hirst, alcohol used to just be a part of life. It was a way to connect with people and, for many years, was central to her community.

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5 ways you can support cancer research this Daffodil Day 5 ways you can support cancer research this Daffodil Day
11 July 2025
5 ways you can support cancer research this Daffodil Day

Daffodil Day, on 21 August 2025, encourages all South Australians to help fund vital cancer research happening right here in South Australia. Every year we love seeing our wonderful community come together throughout August, to raise funds for the 11,000 South Australians diagnosed with cancer every year.

Blog
World-leading rare blood cancer research World-leading rare blood cancer research
11 July 2025
World-leading rare blood cancer research eyes prevention and treatment boosts

Research is vital for advancing our understanding, treatment and care of cancer. New screening tests, treatment options and understandings of different cancer types are being developed right here in South Australia. Our local studies have also made significant contributions to improving life expectancy for cancers that have limited treatment options.

Blog
Popping on the kettle for 32 years of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Popping on the kettle for 32 years of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
11 July 2025
Popping on the kettle for 32 years of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

Since Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea started 32 years ago, Angela has been a constant presence, hosting fundraisers to support people impacted by cancer. Having missed only one year in that time, and with her 31st event now behind her, she’s already looking forward to the next.

Blog
Fiona’s stay at Greenhill Lodge while undergoing treatment for uterine cancer Fiona’s stay at Greenhill Lodge while undergoing treatment for uterine cancer
11 July 2025
Fiona’s stay at Greenhill Lodge while undergoing treatment for uterine cancer

Fiona was airlifted from her home in Mount Gambier to receive treatment for incurable uterine cancer and told she would need to stay in Adelaide, far from home and family, for seven weeks straight. During this time and every 21 days since, her and her husband Alex have stayed with us in our Lodge accommodation.

Press release
EXT Greenhill Lodge EXT Greenhill Lodge
18 Jan 2026
Cancer Council SA welcomes nation-leading PATS announcement and commits to further investment for cancer accommodation in SA

Cancer Council SA has welcomed the State Government’s commitment to sweeping reforms for the Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS), which will benefit regional South Australians who need access to life-changing treatment and medical specialist services that are not available locally.

Blog
Judith’s Legacy Walk for Ovarian Cancer Judith’s Legacy Walk for Ovarian Cancer
12 Jan 2026
Judith’s Legacy Walk for Ovarian Cancer

After Dean lost his wife and love of his life Judith to ovarian cancer in March 2017, he has been determined to do something about it and has made raising funds and awareness for other women impacted by ovarian cancer his passion for the rest of his time.

Blog
Untitled design 1 Untitled design 1
19 Dec 2025
4 tips to support your alcohol-free guests this festive season

‘Tis the season for getting together and enjoying time with family and friends. With most of us expecting to host or attend several events over December and January, it’s important to note that a growing number of South Australians are entering the festive season alcohol-free. So how can we make sure that our social events are inclusive for those who are choosing not to drink alcohol this festive season?

Blog
Becky Becky
18 July 2025
‘I didn’t know alcohol causes cancer’: how a former ‘Wine Mum’ changed her relationship with drinking

For former “Wine Mum” Becky Hirst, alcohol used to just be a part of life. It was a way to connect with people and, for many years, was central to her community.

Blog
5 ways you can support cancer research this Daffodil Day 5 ways you can support cancer research this Daffodil Day
11 July 2025
5 ways you can support cancer research this Daffodil Day

Daffodil Day, on 21 August 2025, encourages all South Australians to help fund vital cancer research happening right here in South Australia. Every year we love seeing our wonderful community come together throughout August, to raise funds for the 11,000 South Australians diagnosed with cancer every year.

Blog
World-leading rare blood cancer research World-leading rare blood cancer research
11 July 2025
World-leading rare blood cancer research eyes prevention and treatment boosts

Research is vital for advancing our understanding, treatment and care of cancer. New screening tests, treatment options and understandings of different cancer types are being developed right here in South Australia. Our local studies have also made significant contributions to improving life expectancy for cancers that have limited treatment options.

Blog
Popping on the kettle for 32 years of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Popping on the kettle for 32 years of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
11 July 2025
Popping on the kettle for 32 years of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

Since Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea started 32 years ago, Angela has been a constant presence, hosting fundraisers to support people impacted by cancer. Having missed only one year in that time, and with her 31st event now behind her, she’s already looking forward to the next.

Blog
Fiona’s stay at Greenhill Lodge while undergoing treatment for uterine cancer Fiona’s stay at Greenhill Lodge while undergoing treatment for uterine cancer
11 July 2025
Fiona’s stay at Greenhill Lodge while undergoing treatment for uterine cancer

Fiona was airlifted from her home in Mount Gambier to receive treatment for incurable uterine cancer and told she would need to stay in Adelaide, far from home and family, for seven weeks straight. During this time and every 21 days since, her and her husband Alex have stayed with us in our Lodge accommodation.