Daffodil Day is one of Australia’s most well known fundraising events, and is vital in raising funds to help support Cancer Council research, education programs and support services for patients and their families.
Cancer Council brings together Australia’s leading state and territory cancer organisations. Our vision is to minimise the threat of cancer for all Australians, through successful prevention, best treatment and support.

• Research – we are the leading independent funders of cancer research in Australia, granting more than $49 million to cancer research, research scholarships and fellowships in 2008.
• Patient support - Cancer Councils coordinate a network of cancer support groups, services and programs to help improve the quality of life of cancer patients, people living with cancer, their families and carers.
• Information - We provide evidence-based, up-to-date information about all aspects of cancer to:

  • doctors and other health professionals - to help improve prevention, detection and treatment of cancer
  • cancer patients and the general community - more than 140,000 Australians contact Cancer Councils for information and advice each year, chiefly through the Cancer Council Helpline
• Prevention - Our early detection and prevention programs aim to help people quit smoking, protect themselves from the sun, eat healthier foods and engage in physical activity to reduce the risk of cancer.
• Treatment - Our Australia-wide network of health professionals, the Australian Cancer Network. (ACN) develops guidelines to provide the best evidence based treatment and care for cancer patients
• Advocacy - Cancer Council advises government on the needs of our stakeholders and provides an independent voice for improved cancer control policy based on the evidence

The money raised from Daffodil Day makes a real difference and will give hope to people affected by cancer both now and in the future. Find out how your money helps or get involved today.