What Is Cancer Council Victoria and What Does cancervic.org.au Offer?

Cancer Council Victoria is a non-profit cancer charity organisation, and cancervic.org.au is its main website. The site serves anyone in Victoria affected by cancer, as well as people who want to reduce their cancer risk, support someone with cancer, or donate and fundraise for cancer research and prevention. It covers cancer types, prevention and screening, support services, research, and ways to get involved.

Who runs the site

Cancer Council Victoria describes itself as a non-profit cancer charity involved in cancer research, prevention, advocacy, and patient support. It also states it is Victoria's largest not-for-profit funder of cancer research, investing millions each year in research projects. The Victorian Cancer Registry, described as a world leader in collecting cancer data, sits under its research work.

What the website offers

Cancer information

The site provides information on specific cancer types. Examples given on the homepage include:

• Melanoma — Australia and New Zealand have the highest rates in the world
• Liver cancer — the sixth most common and fastest growing cause of cancer-related death in Victoria
• Lung cancer — around 15,500 Australians are diagnosed each year

A "View all cancer types" link leads to the full list.

Prevention and early detection

The prevention section focuses on screening and early detection, noting that the earlier cancer is found, the easier it is to treat. It also covers quitting smoking and the SunSmart program, which supports Victorians to prevent skin cancer and detect it sooner.

Support services

The site offers several ways to get support:

• Cancer information and support line — call 13 11 20 to talk to a qualified professional
• Book a call back — request a callback instead of waiting on the line
• Email a question — send a question in writing
• My Cancer Guide — find the right support service in your local area
• Support for health professionals — cancer information and services to help practitioners support their patients

Research

As a major funder of cancer research in Victoria, the organisation highlights its research investment and the Victorian Cancer Registry.

Donations and fundraising

Ways to give or get involved include:

• One-off donations to fund cancer research
• Becoming a regular giver (monthly donations)
• Leaving a gift in your Will
• Fundraising events such as the Ponytail Project, The Longest Day Golf Challenge, Girls' Night In, and Around the Bay

When this site is useful to you

• You live in Victoria and want reliable information about a specific cancer type
• You want to know about screening, early detection, quitting smoking, or sun protection
• You or someone you care for needs cancer support and you want to speak to a qualified professional
• You want to donate, fundraise, or leave a gift to support cancer research
• You are a health professional looking for cancer information and services for your patients

The site does not publish pricing information, and the support line and services are presented as available to all Victorians affected by cancer.