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A gift in your Will is a simple way to make a wonderful difference - in the future - to people and causes that matter to you now. Providing support in this way gives you the important sense of doing something meaningful to help, without it affecting your finances or lifestyle choices in the meantime.
Information on how to plan your Will.
The preferred wording for including a gift to Cancer Council in your Will.
Information about preparing or administering a Will.
Please fill out the form below to receive a free information pack about leaving a gift in your Will.
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If your Will includes a gift to Cancer Council, please consider letting us know. We'd love to be able to thank you!
If you need any further information or assistance, please call our Bequest Manager on 03 9514 6512 or bequests@cancervic.org.au. Confidentiality is assured at all times.
Cancer Council Victoria would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work. We would also like to pay respect to the elders past and present and extend that respect to all other Aboriginal people.
Cancer information
What is cancer?
Cancer is a disease of the cells, which are the body’s basic building blocks.
Types of cancer
Information about the diagnosis and treatment of different cancer types.
Treatments
Learn about cancer treatments and find your local treatment centre.
Genetics and risk
Information about genetics, family history and cancer.
Children, teens and young adults
Information about cancer in children, teens and young adults.
Advanced cancer
Learn more about advanced cancer.
Aboriginal communities
Cancer information for aboriginal communities.
Prevention
Get checked
Early detection offers one of the best chances of cure.
Limit alcohol
Cut down on alcohol to reduce your risk of cancer.
Be a healthy weight
Convincing evidence links obesity to various cancers.
Eat a healthy diet
We recommend a healthy body weight, regular exercise and a healthy diet.
Be SunSmart
It's preventable but nearly 2,000 Australians die of skin cancer each year.
Quit smoking
Each year 15,000 Australians are diagnosed with smoking-related cancer.
Be physically active
Evidence links physical activity to reduced breast and colon cancer risk.
Workplaces
We're working to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Managing daily life
Common side effects
Learn about common side effects and ways to manage them.
Emotions
Learn about common reactions to cancer diagnoses and how to adjust.
Life after treatment
Information about the challenges you may face after treatment.
Nutrition
Learn about eating well during and after cancer treatment.
Exercise
Learn about the importance of exercise including tips and examples.
Sexuality and intimacy
Dealing with the ways cancer and treatment may affect your sexuality.
Grief
Understanding grief and ways to live with the loss of a loved one.
Holidays and travel
Learn about insurance and tips for managing special occasions.
Learning to relax
Tips for ways to cope with the emotional impact of cancer.
Get support
Contact our cancer nurses
Speak to a cancer nurse or email a question.
Facing end of life
Learn about the physical and emotional impacts.
Caring for someone with cancer
Learn more about supporting someone affected by cancer.
Wig service
Our wig service is free, private and personalised.
Connect and learn
Connect with others and participate in our free education programs.
Legal and financial
Information and support programs related to legal and financial matters.
Work
How to manage a work life and cancer.
Holiday break program
Free short breaks for those affected by cancer and their families.
Cancer services guide
A guide to support services available to Victorians affected by cancer.
Cancer information and support services for Victorian Aboriginal communities.
Research
Research news
Research grants
Scientific work funded in universities, hospitals and research institutes.
Search our research
Search the vast number of projects we've been involved in over the years.
Meet our researchers
Team of researchers who have expanded our understanding of cancer.
Our Forgotten Cancers Program
Improving survival for less common and low survival cancers.
Research ethics and guidelines
Learn about our research ethics and research practice guidelines
Victorian Cancer Registry
Learn more about the centre and its work.
Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer
Cancer Epidemiology Division
VicHealth Centre for Tobacco Control
Health professionals
News
Read our latest news for health professionals.
Order free publications
Order a limited number of our free booklets and brochures.
Education and training
Education programs for people who work in a healthcare setting.
Cervical screening providers
Information for Nurse Cervical Screening providers.
Optimal Care Pathways
Review of the Pathways (formerly Patient Management Frameworks).
Clinical Network
Network of specialist health care professionals.
Community health
Resources and support for Community Health Professionals.
Clinical practice guides
Medical guides for specific cancers.
Referral information
Referral information for legal and financial assistance programs.
Resources for dietitians
To support nutritional management of oncology patients.
General practice
Resources and support for general practice.
Get involved
Donate
Support our work including research, cancer support and prevention.
Fundraising events
Find a fundraising event to suit you.
Volunteer with us
Join the fight against cancer and volunteer with us.
Give in celebration
Make a lasting contribution when you celebrate your next special occasion.
Honour your loved one
Create a lasting space to remember your loved one or give in memory.
Leave a gift in your Will
Fund cancer research
Fund a specific type of cancer research and earn a research award.
Donate a holiday
Become a corporate supporter
Events calendar
Upcoming events around Cancer Council Victoria.
Shop online
Cancer Council’s online store offers ultimate sun protection solutions.
About us
Contact us
Addresses, phone numbers, parking and public transport information.
What we do
Our strategic plan, outlining our mission, values, goals and priorities.
Latest news and stories
News from Cancer Council Victoria and stories of those affected by cancer.
Where the money goes
See what we spent our money on in 2018.
Work with us
Interested in a career with Cancer Council Victoria? Find out more.
Media
Latest media releases and contacts for media liaison.
Governance
Find out about our governance and our board.
Publications
Annual review, newsletters, booklets, information sheets and videos.
Annual reviews
View our annual reviews which demonstrate our achievements each year.
Our history
Snapshots of people and events from our long history.
Culturally diverse communities
We work to reduce the impact of cancer in diverse communities.
Melbourne retail store
Visit us at our St Kilda Road retail store.
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