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Every day, young volunteers across Cancer Council NSW bring energy, passion and fresh perspectives to our mission. From 10–16 August 2026, our organisation will join others across Australia in celebrating National Youth Volunteering Week (NYVW), a week dedicated to recognising the valuable contributions of young volunteers, encouraging more young people to get involved, and creating […]
Cancer Council NSW has launched its newest Transport to Treatment service, supporting people affected by cancer across the Tweed and Byron Shire areas. The service was launched at the Tweed Valley Hospital, which has expanded cancer services since relocating and opening in 2024. With radiation therapy now added to the hospital’s suite of cancer treatments, the demand for reliable transport to and from appointments in the […]
National Volunteer Week is an important opportunity to recognise the generosity, compassion and commitment of our volunteers who are at the heart of Cancer Council NSW. Our volunteers give their time to make a genuine difference in the lives of people affected by cancer. Volunteering inspired by lived experience Among Cancer Council NSW’s volunteers are people like Joy, whose decision to give back […]
A chance encounter with Cancer Council marked the beginning of a remarkable journey for Alison Todd.
For National Volunteer Week 2023, we recognise Steve’s work for Cancer Council’s Transport to Treatment service.
Valentine’s Day is typically a time of celebrating love. But for others like Zoe, it’s a painful reminder of the impact of cancer.
Many people find meaning in volunteering. Some, like Mel and Jason Dearmer, find love.
Through the delivery of key initiatives, we’ve seen our employee voluntary turnover halve in the last five years.
John was diagnosed with cancer 11 years ago. Now cancer-free, he gives back as a Transport to Treatment driver.
To Garth Howard, volunteering as a Transport to Treatment driver is about so much more than simply getting cancer patients to treatment. The Coffs Harbour local says it’s also an opportunity to support people when they are going through some of the most physically and emotionally stressful times of their lives, lending a helping hand […]