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World Cancer Day 2025
Cancer is more than a diagnosis - it's a deeply personal experience, and everyone's is unique
With February 4 marking the 25th anniversary of World Cancer Day, Cancer Council is calling on the Australian Government to strengthen Australia’s legacy of global leadership in cancer control with ongoing support and investment into cancer research, prevention measures and care.
25 years of progress in cancer control
Australia has some of the best cancer outcomes and survival rates in the world thanks to the continued prioritisation of cancer research, support, and policy.
Mark NevinOver the last 25 years, progress in cancer control and care has been achieved through the work of the cancer care and public health sectors, health professionals, and community, all underpinned by innovative research. Working together with the Australian government, policies have been put into practice that have contributed to saving more than 107,000 lives."
CEO, Cancer Council Australia
Australia has made great progress, but there’s still a long way to go. With new research and innovation, we can improve survival rates and better support those impacted by cancer.
A healthier future for Australians: Advancing cancer prevention, care, and research for the next 25 years
Cancer Council is urging the government to provide better support for skin cancer awareness, bowel cancer screening, tackling the rise of obesity, and easing the financial strain of cancer - so you and your loved ones can have a better chance at a longer, healthier life.
We are advocating for:
- Continuing investing in cancer prevention campaigns towards a future free from skin cancer.
- Action to reduce obesity and its impact, helping lessen the burden of 13 types of cancer on our communities.
- Increasing participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program to save more lives from bowel cancer.
- Ensuring equitable access to cancer care by reducing the financial impact of cancer (including out-of-pocket costs) through improved services and support.