Cancer Institute NSW

The Institute is proud to launch a first-of-its-kind campaign to support Aboriginal women and people with a cervix aged 25-74 to do a Cervical Screening Test when due. 💜 Learn more about ‘Cervical Screening for Mob’ and access campaign materials: cancer.nsw.gov.au/prevention-and…

Elimination of cervical cancer is within Australia’s reach, but we must ensure no one is left behind. The Cancer Institute NSW, informed by Aboriginal communities, is leading initiatives to address inequities in cervical cancer outcomes. Learn more: cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/new…

More than $430,000 will support two @cancerNSW led projects aimed at improving cancer care, prevention and support for people from refugee backgrounds across NSW. ➡️ Read more: cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/new…

@cancerNSW is proud to award $7.5 million to new Translational Program Grants led by Professor Paul Keall (@paul_keall) and Professor Anthony Gill (@CaDxPath) from @Sydney_Uni. ➡️ Find out more: cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/new…

The Australian Centre for Cancer Equity (AcCE), a partnership between @cancerNSW, @InghamInstitute and SWSLHD, has launched to address disparities in cancer outcomes. ➡️ Find out more: cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/new…

Melanoma is the most common cancer among young Australians, yet 1 in 5 young adults in NSW reported a recent sunburn. Concerningly, this group was also less likely to adopt sun protection behaviours. ☀️ ➡️ Read more: cancer.nsw.gov.au/about-cancer/d…

Applications are open for the @cancerNSW Aboriginal Cancer Survivors and Carers Advocacy Groups Grant and will close 12pm, 4 May 2026. ➡️ Find out more and apply: cancer.nsw.gov.au/research-and-d…

Applications are now open for the @cancerNSW Research Equipment Grant and will close 12pm Tuesday 28 April, 2026. ➡️ Learn more and apply: cancer.nsw.gov.au/research-and-d…

Do you work with teens and young adults with cancer? The Cancer Institute NSW has a new online resource to support young people (aged 15-25), families and clinicans to navigate the challenges of cancer. ➡️ Explore now: cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-young-peo… #YouthCancerAwarenessMonth

Research behind @cancerNSW’s skin cancer prevention campaign, ‘If You Could See UV’, found that evoking fear of ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure motivates young adults to protect their skin. ☀️ ➡️ Read more: connectsci.au/pu/article/36/…

Fewer NSW adults are getting sunburnt according to the latest @cancerNSW Sun Protection Behaviours Report. ☀️ Find out more: cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/new…

Don't miss the latest cancer updates from across NSW. ➡️ Sign up to our monthly e-newsletter: cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/new…

Only around 40% of eligible people in NSW are up to date with their bowel screening. The Institute’s latest behaviour change campaign aims to shift this by motivating more eligible people in NSW to do the test when due. ➡️ Learn more: cancer.nsw.gov.au/What-we-do/New…

@cancerNSW is investing $1.2 million in Cervical Screening Integration Grants and Cervical Screening Primary Care Grants to improve cervical screening access among priority populations in NSW. ➡️ Learn more: cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/new…

Applications are open for the @cancernsw Aboriginal Community-Led Cancer Research Grant, which supports Aboriginal organisations in developing community-identified cancer research priorities. Applications close 12:00pm, 17 April 2026. Apply here: cancer.nsw.gov.au/research-and-d…

The Institute has launched ‘Mutations’, a powerful new anti-tobacco campaign encouraging people in NSW to quit smoking by highlighting the hidden damage caused by cigarettes. ➡️ Find out more: cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/new…

$450,000 has been invested to provide a boost the Australian-first, NSW Early Phase Clinical Trials Alliance (NECTA), improving access to life-saving early-phase clinical trials for people in NSW. ➡️ Find out more: cancer.nsw.gov.au/What-we-do/New…

This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to spotlight some of the outstanding women advancing cancer control and driving better outcomes for people impacted by cancer in NSW and beyond. #IWD2026 Read more in our Cancer in NSW 2025 report: cancer.nsw.gov.au/about-cancer/d…

Congratulations to Professor Tracey O’Brien AM who has been named NSW Premier’s Woman of Excellence! Please join us in congratulating her and all winners and nominees from today's 2026 Women of the Year Awards. Learn more: nsw.gov.au/wotya26

Be in the know. Hear about efforts to improve cancer outcomes across the state from the Cancer Institute NSW. ➡️ Sign up to our monthly e-newsletter now: cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/new…