Get involved and help Queenslanders living with cancer by volunteering. Volunteers are the heart of our organisation. Join us to make a greater impact and connect with like-minded people.
Every contribution helps support those living with cancer. Whether a one-off donation or monthly gift, your support ensures funding stability for long-term goals and future generations.
Leave a legacy by including a gift in your Will, starting a tribute page for a loved one, or funding a research grant for early-career cancer researchers driving clinical innovations.
Organise a fundraising event in your community, either as a team or an individual. You can join one of our existing fundraising events or you might like to come up with your own way.
When organisations work together, we can have a greater impact for every Queenslander going through cancer and help amplify our message for all Australians.
However you get involved, you’re making a direct impact on the lives of Queenslanders affected by cancer. See the results of what we’ve all achieved.
Contributions go towards world-class research, prevention programs and support service.
You may have heard the term “UV” before. But what does it actually mean?
UV stands for ultraviolet radiation. It comes directly from the sun, and it’s responsible for up to 99% of all skin cancers in Australia.
If we get too much of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, it can cause damage to our cells, which can lead to skin cancer.
It’s true that we need vitamin D for good health, and while vitamin D can be found in food, the best source is from the sun. However, for most people, we can get enough vitamin D from just spending a few minutes outdoors. People who are at risk of vitamin D deficiency should talk to their doctor, as they may suggest a vitamin D supplement.
UV radiation can be an invisible danger because we can’t actually see it or feel it. So even on cloudy and cool days, we need to be thinking about UV, not heat.
If the UV is at 3 or above, it means the UV is too strong to be outside without protecting our skin. Even if you don’t typically burn, you can still be experiencing sun damage.
Every day in Queensland, the UV index will reach 3 or above at some point in the day, so sun protection needs to be a priority all year round for anyone living in our sunshine state. We’re the skin cancer capital of the world, so it’s so important we’re all thinking about our skin before we head outdoors.
About two in three Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer before the age of 70, so it’s critically important we’re protecting our skin.
The good news is skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, learn more about protecting your skin.
