This May, Cancer Council ACT is encouraging Canberrans to gather with their friends, family, and workmates for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea – to raise a cuppa and share a bite to eat whilst raising much needed funds to alleviate the impact of cancer in our local community.
Cancer Council ACT CEO, Verity Hawkins, said this year Cancer Council ACT aims to raise $200,000 to support its work in our local community, including provision of cancer information and support services, delivery of education and prevention programs, and funding of local cancer research grants.
“With almost 1 in 2 Australians diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85, all of us will be impacted by cancer at some point in our lives," Ms. Hawkins said
"This is exactly what inspires hundreds of Canberrans to host their own Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea each year.
"It’s all about bringing people together in support of this important cause that impacts all of us."
A much loved and successful fundraiser, Australia's Biggest Morning Tea has been bringing communities together and raising vital funds to support those affected by cancer for the last 32 years.
“Each morning tea is as unique and personal as the stories behind it. Whether you’re hosting with friends and family, at work, or with your local community, make it personal and host your way," said Ms Hawkins
Although Thursday 22nd May is the official date to host a morning tea in support of Cancer Council ACT– Canberrans can host as an individual, community group or workplace any time in May or June.
To get involved, register a morning tea today or donate at biggestmorningtea.com.au
Key Facts:
When
- Official date is Thursday 22 May 2025, but you can hold a morning tea at any time in May or June.
Australian cancer facts and figures
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One Australian is diagnosed with cancer approximately every five minutes, the length of an average tea break.
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Almost one in two Australians will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85.
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It’s estimated that over 169,500 Australians were diagnosed with cancer last year – that’s more than 460 per day.
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It’s estimated that over 1 million Australians have either survived a diagnosis or are currently living with cancer.
Where your money goes
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Funds raised for Cancer Council ACT through Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea helps support local cancer research, prevention, advocacy and support programs.
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Tackling cancer takes all of us. That’s why we need your help to raise vital funds, so we can be there for all locals affected by cancer. With your help, we’re getting closer to a cancer free future.
Funds raised from Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea can go a long way
$10
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Can help people affected by cancer access trusted online support from the comfort of their own home.
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Helps someone who has just been diagnosed with cancer access important information and support resources so they don't have to go through cancer alone.
$25
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Helps us provide sun protection advice and resources to protect kids through our SunSmart Schools Program, reducing their risk of skin cancer.
$50
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Provides a pack of SunSmart resources to a school or early childhood service to protect children against harmful sun exposure.
$65
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Provides much-needed support and information to one carer, from a trained healthcare professional through our 13 11 20 Information and Support service.
$100
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Can help pay for the collection and ongoing storage of a tumour sample used in local research studies to improve the way cancer is prevented and detected.
$500
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Helps us provide our ENHANCE Wellbeing programs to improve overall health and wellbeing of those affected by cancer.
$1000
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Makes it possible for our 13 11 20 health professionals to help 15 people affected by cancer who need information or emotional and practical support.
$5000
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Will contribute to continued investment in high quality, local cancer research.
About us:
Cancer Council ACT has been advocating for Canberrans living with cancer for nearly 50 years across every aspect of cancer prevention, support and research to alleviate the impact of cancer in the community. We are a community-funded registered charity and rely on the support of Canberrans and government to deliver our essential programs and services. Learn more about what we do here.
Contact details:
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Cancer Council ACT
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