Name: Rebecca Townsend
Position: Senior Team Leader Community Engagement
Email: rtownsend@cancertas.org.au
Website: www.cancertas.org.au
69 Howick Street
Launceston TAS 7250
Our Mission / Objective
Cancer Council Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation which is more than 90% funded by the generous support of the Tasmanian community. Our mission is to minimise the incidence and impact of cancer on all Tasmanians and we aim to do this through advocacy, raising awareness of cancer prevention issues, offering support and information for those impacted by cancer and supporting Tasmanian based research.
Projects in Progress
Cancer Council Tasmania has the following projects in progress for which we are seeking further funding –
Financial Assistance Scheme –aims to assist Tasmanians diagnosed with cancer by reducing the financial burden associated with their diagnosis and treatment. This scheme offers a short term emergency payment towards an unpaid essential household account (electricity, 6 month car registration, telephone) to assist people living with cancer who are experiencing financial hardship
Outreach Support Services – we aim to meet the needs of Tasmanians requiring Cancer Council Tasmania Support to access services in their local community. We currently have staff available once a month in 9 locations around Tasmania and would like to increase this program.
Community Speakers Program – trained volunteers represent Cancer Council Tasmania to promote cancer prevention and health promotion messages to help Tasmanians reduce their cancer risk.cancer
Education Sessions – providing educational sessions and workshops to those Tasmanians impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
Our People
Leadership Team
Registration Information
ABN
Tax Deductible
How to help us
Wills and Bequests
Consider Leaving a Gift in Your Will
Cancer is one of the most important health issues facing our generation, with a challenging emotional and practical impact on our everyday lives. On average, more than eight Tasmanians are newly diagnosed with cancer every day . At these rates it is expected that one in two Tasmanian men and women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. By leaving a gift in your Will you will be helping in the fight against cancer. With all funds raised in Tasmania staying in the State to support Tasmanians, your funds will assist Cancer Council Tasmania achieve our mission to ‘minimise the incidence and impact of cancer on all Tasmanians’.
Jane Crosswell, Director Business Development
Cancer Council Tasmania
Tel. 03 6212 5708 | jcrosswell@cancertas.org.au
180-184 Collins St.
Hobart Tasmania, 7000
General Donations
Regular Giving
By joining our regular giving program you will help support people impacted by cancer and give Cancer Council Tasmania the financial stability to dedicate funds to our prevention programs and support services.
Join us in the fight against cancer – make a regular credit card gift today or call 1300 65 65 85 to arrange direct debit gifts.
Sponsorship and Partnerships
Cancer Council Tasmania has the expertise to build collaborative and sustainable corporate partnerships through your Corporate Social Responsibility practices thus gaining significant grass roots community, customer and employee engagement and enhancing your brand.
Jane Crosswell, Director Business Development
Cancer Council Tasmania
Tel. 03 6212 5708 | jcrosswell@cancertas.org.au
180-184 Collins St.
Hobart Tasmania, 7000
Work with us
Volunteer with us
By supporting Cancer Council Tasmania, you can help us reduce the incidence and impact of cancer on all Tasmanians. By volunteering we can offer opportunities to make a REAL difference in your own community. Share your skills, knowledge and experience within a range of programs and activities in Cancer Prevention, Support Services, and Fundraising. Our offices are located in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone
For more information about these volunteering opportunities please call 1800 063 347 or email infotas@cancertas.org.au
Our Annual Reports
Our Mission / Objective
Cancer Council Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation which is more than 90% funded by the generous support of the Tasmanian community. Our mission is to minimise the incidence and impact of cancer on all Tasmanians and we aim to do this through advocacy, raising awareness of cancer prevention issues, offering support and information for those impacted by cancer and supporting Tasmanian based research.
Projects in Progress
Cancer Council Tasmania has the following projects in progress for which we are seeking further funding –
Financial Assistance Scheme –aims to assist Tasmanians diagnosed with cancer by reducing the financial burden associated with their diagnosis and treatment. This scheme offers a short term emergency payment towards an unpaid essential household account (electricity, 6 month car registration, telephone) to assist people living with cancer who are experiencing financial hardship
Outreach Support Services – we aim to meet the needs of Tasmanians requiring Cancer Council Tasmania Support to access services in their local community. We currently have staff available once a month in 9 locations around Tasmania and would like to increase this program.
Community Speakers Program – trained volunteers represent Cancer Council Tasmania to promote cancer prevention and health promotion messages to help Tasmanians reduce their cancer risk.cancer
Education Sessions – providing educational sessions and workshops to those Tasmanians impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
Our People
Leadership Team
Registration Information
ABN
Tax Deductible
How to Help us
Wills and Bequests
Consider Leaving a Gift in Your Will
Cancer is one of the most important health issues facing our generation, with a challenging emotional and practical impact on our everyday lives. On average, more than eight Tasmanians are newly diagnosed with cancer every day . At these rates it is expected that one in two Tasmanian men and women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. By leaving a gift in your Will you will be helping in the fight against cancer. With all funds raised in Tasmania staying in the State to support Tasmanians, your funds will assist Cancer Council Tasmania achieve our mission to ‘minimise the incidence and impact of cancer on all Tasmanians’.
Jane Crosswell, Director Business Development
Cancer Council Tasmania
Tel. 03 6212 5708 | jcrosswell@cancertas.org.au
180-184 Collins St.
Hobart Tasmania, 7000
General Donations
Regular Giving
By joining our regular giving program you will help support people impacted by cancer and give Cancer Council Tasmania the financial stability to dedicate funds to our prevention programs and support services.
Join us in the fight against cancer – make a regular credit card gift today or call 1300 65 65 85 to arrange direct debit gifts.
Sponsorship and Partnerships
Cancer Council Tasmania has the expertise to build collaborative and sustainable corporate partnerships through your Corporate Social Responsibility practices thus gaining significant grass roots community, customer and employee engagement and enhancing your brand.
Jane Crosswell, Director Business Development
Cancer Council Tasmania
Tel. 03 6212 5708 | jcrosswell@cancertas.org.au
180-184 Collins St.
Hobart Tasmania, 7000
Work with us
Volunteer with us
By supporting Cancer Council Tasmania, you can help us reduce the incidence and impact of cancer on all Tasmanians. By volunteering we can offer opportunities to make a REAL difference in your own community. Share your skills, knowledge and experience within a range of programs and activities in Cancer Prevention, Support Services, and Fundraising. Our offices are located in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone
For more information about these volunteering opportunities please call 1800 063 347 or email infotas@cancertas.org.au
