Cancer Council ACT

28/08/2026

This ‘Wear It Purple Day’, we’re shining a light on inclusive cancer care 💜

Everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and respected when accessing cancer care.

New episodes of season 3 of our Let’s Chat Cancer podcast have just dropped! This season explores LGBTQIA+ people and cancer, with its episodes providing guidance for health professionals. These two new episodes focus on the risk factors LGBTQIA+ people can face when navigating cancer and the healthcare system. A huge thank you to Harry from Meridian ACT for joining us.

🎧 Episode 3: Risk factors part 1

🎧 Episode 4: Risk factors part 2

If you haven’t listened yet, or it’s been a while, this Wear It Purple Day is a great time to tune in💜 Let’s work together to create more inclusive and supportive care.

Listen to both episodes via the link in our bio.

28/08/2026

27/08/2026

🌿 ENHANCE Wellbeing schedule for next week (24 August – 28 August) 🌿

Join one or more of our FREE ENHANCE Wellbeing sessions aimed at improving overall health and wellbeing for those affected by cancer (from diagnosis, during treatment and after treatment) and their carers.

All sessions are offered free of charge thanks to the support of our generous donors and bequestors.

🟨 Coffee Catch Up
🔹 Monday 24 August | 10:30am – 11:30am | Black Mountain Peninsula

🟨 Nordic Walking for Cancer Recovery
🔹 Wednesday 26 August | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Deakin

🟨 Mat Pilates
🔹 Thursday 27 August | 11:15am – 12:00pm | Barton

🟨 Blokes Boardgames
🔹 Friday 28 August | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Garran

It is essential that you register for every ENHANCE session you wish to attend and receive confirmation before attending. This is to ensure the safety and welfare of all participants, CCACT staff, and session facilitators. If you are not registered, unfortunately staff will have to turn you away from the session. Please register to avoid disappointment.

To register or learn more about our ENHANCE Wellbeing programs, please click on the link: https://ow.ly/ZmWP50ZF1rb, or phone 02 6257 9999 to talk to our friendly Supportive Care Team.

25/08/2026

💛 A big yellow thank you to our wonderful community 💛

This year was extra special as we celebrated 40 years of Daffodil Day - what a way to mark 4 decades of growing hope!🌼

Whether you bought a bunch of daffodils, raised funds, donated, or took part in the Daffodil Dip, you’ve made a big difference in supporting life-saving vital cancer research right here in the ACT.

Thank you for showing up and helping make 40 years of Daffodil Day truly special. 💛 There’s still time to donate or fundraise. Click the link: https://www.daffodilday.com.au/

24/08/2026

Our very first Community Daffodil Day Dip at the Red Shed Red Shed was one to remember.

From the brave dippers taking the plunge to the supporters cheering them on, it was a morning filled with yellow caps, smiles and an amazing sense of community 🥶🌼

A huge thank you to everyone who dipped, donated, fundraised, volunteered or came along to support. Together, you helped raise vital funds for life-saving cancer research right here in the ACT, making every chilly second worth it!

Another thanks goes to our friends at the Red Shed and the ACT Brumbies for helping make our first community dip such a success 💛🌼

We’re already looking forward to next year's dip

21/08/2026

🌿 ENHANCE Wellbeing schedule for September🌿

Join one or more of our FREE ENHANCE Wellbeing sessions designed to support improved physical and emotional wellbeing for people affected by cancer (from diagnosis, during treatment and beyond) and their carers.

All sessions are free of charge thanks to the generosity of our donors and bequestors.

🟨 Walks n Talks
🔹Friday 4 September | 11:00am – 1:00pm | Jerrabomberra Wetlands
🔹Monday 14 September | 12:30pm – 2:00pm | Government House
🔹Friday 18 September | 9:45am – 11:45am | Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve

🟨 Guided Drawing & Mindfulness
🔹 Friday 11 September | 10:15am – 12:00pm | Garran

🟨 Harp Yoga & Wellness Day Retreat
🔹 Saturday 12 September | 9:30am – 3:30pm | Garran

🟨Introduction to Tai Chi
🔹Wednesday 16 September | 12:15pm – 1:30pm | Garran

🟨 Online Lunchtime Catch-Up
🔹 Friday 18 September | 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Online

🟨 Indoor Rowing
🔹 Monday 21 September | 9:45am – 10:30am | Black Mountain Peninsula

🟨 Mat Pilates
🔹 Thursday 24 September | 11:00am – 11:45am | Barton

🟨Bush Mindfulness
🔹Friday 24 September | 11:30am – 12:30pm | Black Mountain Peninsula

🟨 All A Boardgames
🔹 Friday 25 September | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Garran

🟨 Yin Yoga
🔹 Monday 28 September | 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Garran

🟨 Coffee Catch Up
🔹 Wednesday 30 September | 10:30am – 11:30am | Black Mountain Peninsula

It is essential that you register for every ENHANCE session you wish to attend and receive confirmation before attending. This is to ensure the safety and welfare of all participants, CCACT staff, and session facilitators. If you are not registered, unfortunately staff will have to turn you away from the session. Please register to avoid disappointment.

To register or learn more about our ENHANCE Wellbeing programs, please click the link in bio or phone 02 6257 9999 to talk to our friendly Supportive Care Team.

20/08/2026

🌼 Today is Daffodil Day! 🌼
All across Canberra, our stalls are out and smiles are everywhere!

Every daffodil sold and every dollar donated supports life-saving cancer research, and vital support services for people affected by cancer, right here in our community.

If you see a stall today, stop by, buy a bunch, and say hello. Your support helps us get closer to a cancer-free future 💛

If you can't make it to a stall, you can still donate online. Simply follow the link in our bio today.

Happy Daffodil Day!

19/08/2026

🌿 ENHANCE Wellbeing schedule for next week (24 August – 28 August) 🌿

Join one or more of our FREE ENHANCE Wellbeing sessions aimed at improving overall health and wellbeing for those affected by cancer (from diagnosis, during treatment and after treatment) and their carers.

All sessions are offered free of charge thanks to the support of our generous donors and bequestors.

🟨Coffee Catch up
🔹 Monday 24 August | 10:30am – 11:30am | Black Mountain Peninsula

🟨Nordic Walking for Cancer Recovery:
🔹Wednesday 26 August | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Deakin

🟨 Mat Pilates
🔹 Thursday 27 August | 11:15am – 12:00pm | Barton

🟨 Walks n Talks
🔹Friday 28 August | 11:00am – 1:00pm | Old Parliament House Garden

🟨 Blokes Boardgames
🔹 Friday 28 August | 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Garran

It is essential that you register for every ENHANCE session you wish to attend and receive confirmation before attending. This is to ensure the safety and welfare of all participants, CCACT staff, and session facilitators. If you are not registered, unfortunately staff will have to turn you away from the session. Please register to avoid disappointment.

To register or learn more about our ENHANCE Wellbeing programs, please click on the link in bio, or phone 02 6257 9999 to talk to our friendly Supportive Care Team.

18/08/2026

Daffodil Day 2026 is almost here! Find us at a stall near you on Thursday 20 August:

📍 Canberra Centre (next to LEGO store) 9:00am - 1:30pm
📍 Rainbow Roundabout, Braddon (next to EightyTwenty Cafe) 8:00am - 1:00pm
📍 Cancer Council ACT, Deakin, 9:00am - 3:00pm
📍 Majura Park Shopping Centre (near Woolworths) 11:00am - 1:00pm
📍 Airport Business Park Town Square, Brindabella, 11:00am - 1:00pm
📍 Westfield Belconnen (next to ALDI) 9:00am - 1:30pm
📍 Westfield Woden (near Marketplace Fresh) 9:00am - 1:30pm
📍 Cooleman Court, Weston Creek (next to Baker's Delight) 8:30am – 4:00pm
📍 Riverside Plaza, Queanbeyan (near Priceline) 9:00am - 1:30pm
📍 Bungendore Country Butcher 9:00am - 4:00pm

Every daffodil you buy helps fund local life-saving cancer research and support services. We cannot wait to see you soon 💛

17/08/2026

🌼3 DAYS TO GO!
It's nearly time to take the plunge, Canberra.

Join us for our Daffodil Day Community Dip at Red Shed, this Wednesday 19 August.

Grab your togs, brave the cold, and dive in for a great cause. Every dollar raised supports local life-saving cancer research.

Come along, cheer the dippers, or take the leap yourself 💛

Get your FREE ticket now: https://events.humanitix.com/cancer-council-act-s-community-dip