Draft:Cancer Council NSW

= Cancer Council NSW =

Cancer Council NSW is a not-for-profit organisation which aims to reduce the impact of cancer in New South Wales, Australia.

Cancer Council NSW's work includes research and advocacy to change government policy in New South Wales and Australia, and information and support for people experiencing cancer in New South Wales.

It shares its daffodil logo with cancer organisations around the world as a symbol of hope.

History
Cancer Council NSW was founded in 1955 and is a member of Cancer Council Australia, a national federation of cancer charities from each state and territory in Australia. It is governed by a Board of Directors.

Cancer research
Cancer Council NSW conducts research through The Daffodil Centre, a partnership with the University of Sydney. , and by awarding funding to other cancer researchers and cancer institutes.

External funding from Cancer Council NSW has included:
 * a University of Wollongong project establishing a "world-first radiotherapy system" which measures radiation dosage during therapy.
 * the Sally Crossing AM award, which has been awarded to researchers in childhood leukaemia, liver cancer and breast cancer.

Other significant contributions to cancer control
Cancer Council NSW has contributed to cancer control in a number of areas. Of particular note:


 * From 1 July 2022, cervical screening by self-collection became a universal option all for people eligible for cervical screening. The major change to the National Cervical Screening Program was directly informed by research conducted by The Daffodil Centre, with the result that Australia is on track to become the first country to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem.


 * Cancer Council NSW endorsed a strategy to support the elimination of cervical cancer in NSW through targeted interventions for under-screened populations, engagement with Primary Health Networks and a social media and marketing campaign.


 * Research and lobbying leading to policy change for tobacco control and vaping controls. This research includes monitoring and countering the lobbying efforts of the tobacco industry

Fundraising
Cancer Council NSW works within Cancer Council Australia and alongside other states and territories to run a variety of fundraising events, such as:


 * Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
 * Relay For Life, a 24-hour walking relay originally started by the American Cancer Society, but run in Australia by the Cancer Council federation.
 * Daffodil Day, a high-profile national fundraising event which highlights the daffodil as a source of hope for people affected by cancer.
 * The Longest Day, an annual 72-hole golf challenge scheduled at the summer solstice.
 * The March Charge

It also runs a series of fundraising events in New South Wales only, including:


 * 7 Bridges Walk, a 28km fundraising walk around Sydney crossing 7 bridges
 * Stars, dance for cancer, a community fundraising event modelled on the TV show Dancing with the stars

Structure
Cancer Council NSW is one of eight Cancer Council's from around Australia which make up Cancer Council Australia. Each individual Cancer Council operates in their individual state or territory:


 * Cancer Council ACT
 * Cancer Council New South Wales
 * Cancer Council Northern Territory
 * Cancer Council Queensland
 * Cancer Council South Australia
 * Cancer Council Tasmania
 * Cancer Council Victoria
 * Cancer Council Western Australia