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Help give kids like Imogen  their childhoods back. 

Help fund cancer research

Donate to Cancer Council Victoria

“I saw the sign, ‘cancer ward’ and I was freaking out.” – Imogen, aged 10

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The number of children diagnosed with cancer is rising, taking the childhoods of countless kids. Kids like Imogen. 

Imogen was just eight years old when her childhood stopped. When her playdates turned into hospital stays, and her carefree, childish joy was replaced by fear and worry. 

Because she had been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a type of blood cancer. 

“I would’ve never thought I’d get cancer. I was just like… cancer? What does that all mean? I was just a little kid. I shouldn’t have to worry about what cancer is and everything. I should just be having fun.” – Imogen  

Today, at 10 years old, Imogen’s cancer treatment has almost come to an end. But she will never get the past two years back. She won’t get to experience childhood again, free from the challenges and impacts of cancer. 

And she’s not alone. 

Your donation to Cancer Council Victoria now will help fund breakthrough cancer research into kinder, less painful treatments for all cancer patients. And your kindness will help give a child like Imogen their childhood back, letting kids be kids – without cancer.

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What your generous donation to cancer research can do:

Tax deductible

$35

can help pay for essential lab equipment needed for research

Donate $35 today

Tax deductible

$100

can help find new and more effective treatments for blood cancer

Donate $100 today

Most impact

$200

can help fund the next big breakthrough and find cures for blood cancer

Donate $200 today

Call us to make a donation

1300 65 65 85

Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

If you feel more comfortable donating over the phone, you can chat to one of our friendly team members during business hours who can support you with making your donation.

Donation FAQs

Want to know more about how donations are made and used? Please see responses to frequently asked questions below.

 

What are the other ways to donate to Cancer Council Victoria?

Making a donation is just one of the ways to support Cancer Council Victoria. You can get involved through a number of other channels, like:

Where does my money go when I donate?

Your donation will go to supporting Cancer Council Victoria's mission towards a cancer-free future.

Our mission is to eradicate all cancer. We cannot guarantee that your donation will go directly to ovarian cancer research, for example. 

Your donation also does not go to Cancer Council Australia, which is a separate organisation. Instead, it will go to local initiatives and support services in Victoria.

For more information on how we spent our money last year, you can visit the Financials section our latest Annual Report.

Can you set up a monthly automatic donation?

If you're looking to do more than donate on a special occasion, you can! Becoming a regular giver is the single most impactful way you can help people diagnosed with cancer. Regular giving contributes hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to the important work we do.

How will I know if my donation is used correctly?

While administration costs are necessary for a charity to run efficiently, there are ways to evaluate if your donation is being used effectively.

  • By assessing financial information, you can gauge an organisation's levels of accountability.

  • By evaluating a charity’s strategic plan and outcomes, you can judge how it is making an impact in the community.

  • Annual reports give insight into progress and activities throughout the year, and can be used as a benchmark for donation contributions.

Cancer Council Victoria is committed to transparency. If you’d like to know more about how we spent our money last year, you can visit our latest Annual Report.

Will I be tax exempted if I donate here?

Yes, you'll receive a tax receipt on any donation over $2. This will allow you to claim your donation come tax time. Most donations to charity offer the same benefit.

You can use the tax receipt for your donation to claim a deduction at tax time through the Australian Tax Office's online portal. If you have a personal income tax agent, they can submit the deduction on your behalf.

We have a comprehensive guide to claiming a donation tax deduction for people donating to Cancer Council Victoria.