How to Donate to or Fundraise for Cancer Council Victoria

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You can support Cancer Council Victoria in two main ways: give money directly (one-off donation, monthly giving, or a gift in your Will), or raise funds by joining a community event. The right option depends on whether you want a quick, low-effort contribution or an activity-based fundraiser — the site lists specific events for each.

Direct ways to give

Cancer Council Victoria is a non-profit cancer charity, and its donation page frames giving as funding cancer research. Three routes are described on the site:

Option What it involves Best if you want
Make a donation A one-time gift To give once, with no ongoing commitment
Become a regular giver Monthly giving Steady, recurring support for research
Leave a gift in your Will A bequest To support cancer outcomes beyond your lifetime

The site presents all three under its "Donate" section, with the recurring option described as "Give monthly" and the bequest as "Leave a gift in your Will." If you are unsure which fits, the deciding factor is usually commitment level: one-off for a single contribution, monthly for ongoing support, and a bequest if you are planning your estate.

Fundraising events you can join

If you would rather raise money through an activity, the site highlights several events under "Get involved." Each has a different format and audience:

  • Ponytail Project — participants cut off a ponytail and collect donations; funds go to cancer prevention work. Suited to schools, workplaces, or anyone willing to make a visible change.
  • The Longest Day Golf Challenge — complete 36, 54, or 72 holes of golf in a single day. Registration is required ("REGISTER NOW").
  • Girls' Night In — held in October; gather friends and raise funds for women affected by cancer.
  • Around the Bay — a cycling challenge on 18 October, riding with team Cancer Council. Registration is required.

For the golf and cycling events, the site shows a registration step, so you would sign up before fundraising. For Ponytail Project and Girls' Night In, the emphasis is on organising your own activity and collecting donations.

Getting support versus giving support

The same site handles both directions, which can be confusing. If you are affected by cancer and need help, the cancer information and support line is available to all Victorians: call 13 11 20, book a call back, or email a question. The "Get support" section also points to My Cancer Guide for local services and to resources for health professionals. Donating and fundraising sit separately under "Donate" and "Get involved."

What to check before you commit

  • Event dates and registration — Around the Bay is listed for 18 October and the golf challenge requires registration; confirm current dates and sign-up details on the site before planning.
  • Where the money goes — the site states donations fund innovative cancer research, and that Cancer Council Victoria is Victoria's largest not-for-profit funder of cancer research.
  • Payment and receipt details — the provided page evidence does not list payment methods or pricing, so check the donation page directly for accepted payment options and receipt information.

If your goal is simply to give, start with the one-off or monthly donation option. If you want to involve others, pick the event that matches your interests — golf, cycling, a group night in, or a ponytail cut — and register or organise it through the relevant page.