Head and Neck Cancer Australia

Head and Neck Cancer Australia The only national Australian charity providing education, support & advocacy for Head & Neck Cancer

Head and Neck Cancer Australia is the only national charity dedicated to providing education and support to people living with head and neck cancer, caregivers, family and health professionals. Head and Neck Cancer Australia's mission is to improve the quality of life of everyone affected by head and neck cancer through education and access to support and to raise awareness of head and neck cancer nationally.

Lend your voice to John Farnham or someone you love affected by Head and Neck Cancer. By lending your voice, you're help...
01/09/2026

Lend your voice to John Farnham or someone you love affected by Head and Neck Cancer.

By lending your voice, you're helping raise awareness of Head and Neck Cancer and showing solidarity with the thousands of Australians affected each year.

Leave a message of support today: https://www.lendyourvoice.org.au/

A fantastic few days in Brisbane at the 8th World Congress of IFHNOS World Congress 2026 and Australian and New Zealand...
30/08/2026

A fantastic few days in Brisbane at the 8th World Congress of IFHNOS World Congress 2026 and Australian and New Zealand Head & Neck Cancer Society - anzhncs.

Sharing HANCA’s work, filming new education resources, connecting with clinicians and researchers, and having important conversations about working together to improve outcomes for our community.

Thank you to everyone involved.

Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month saw many people, community groups, and health services, fundraising and helping to ...
28/08/2026

Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month saw many people, community groups, and health services, fundraising and helping to raise increased awareness.

We'd like to give a shout out to Danica Edmonds who completed her first marathon at the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon in July, in memory of a dear friend. Danica's generous community got behind her and donated $4,748 to her fundraising page where she wrote: "I'd love for all those kilometres to support a cause that means a great deal to me." Danica told us: "I’m very grateful to have been able to support even in a small way the amazing work HANCA do." Congratulations and thank you, Danica!

Mobile Dental Providers Australia (MDPA) invited HANCA to speak at their Conference in July, to distribute educational resources, and be the recipients of their fundraising. We were very grateful for the opportunity for HANCA's Helpline Nurse, Faye Nacup, to present and share information about HANCA's support services, and for over $600 raised from conference participants.

In July also, the Hobart Harps held a Christmas in July to help raise awareness about Head and Neck Cancer and donating $600 from their 'held on 25 July. Niahm told us: "It was such a fantastic afternoon, with a great turnout from the Hobart Harps community. Everyone really got into the Christmas spirit, and it was wonderful to see so many people come together to support causes that mean so much to us. Thank you for all the incredible work that Head and Neck Cancer Australia does. We were honoured to be able to support your organisation, and we hope our donation can make a small difference." Many thanks!

We're excited to be representing HANCA at , joining more than 1,100 delegates from across the globe who are dedicated t...
27/08/2026

We're excited to be representing HANCA at , joining more than 1,100 delegates from across the globe who are dedicated to improving outcomes for people affected by Head and Neck Cancer.

It's a valuable opportunity to showcase what we've achieved over the past year, from the ongoing impact of the HNC Helpline launched in 2025 to our successful advocacy for government funding of facial prosthetics. If you're at the conference, be sure to stop by and say hello to our lovely team wearing their tshirts!

Meanwhile, Alex and Megan are hard at work filming our Fundamentals of Head and Neck Cancer Management and Support education program today. Find out more and register your interest at the link in the comment section below⬇️

27/08/2026

John Farnham has always given so much through his voice and now is our chance to lend ours! Leave a message of support for John or someone you love affected by Head and Neck Cancer and you'll go into the draw to win VIP tickets to the sold-out John Farnham Celebration Concert on 20 September.

It's free to leave a message, and every message helps raise awareness of Head and Neck Cancer.

Visit lendyourvoice.org.au to find out more!

NEW ONLINE ADVANCED CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Supporting someone with advanced Head and Neck Cancer? Our new online peer sup...
24/08/2026

NEW ONLINE ADVANCED CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Supporting someone with advanced Head and Neck Cancer? Our new online peer support group is designed for family members, partners, friends and carers supporting someone with advanced cancer.

Facilitated by the Head and Neck Cancer Helpline team, each session provides opportunities to:
• Share experiences and mutual support
• Learn practical coping and self-care strategies
• Connect with others who understand
• Find information about community and psychosocial resources

>Online via Zoom
> The group runs every eight weeks

Next session happening 12pm Friday 9th October

Find out more and register: https://www.headandneckcancer.org.au/health-wellbeing/support-groups-for-head-and-neck-cancer/hanca-advanced-head-and-neck-cancer-support-group/

What another great year for our Souper Heroes, who've collectively raised $26,844 from this year's Soup for the Soul™ ev...
21/08/2026

What another great year for our Souper Heroes, who've collectively raised $26,844 from this year's Soup for the Soul™ events - and with one more still to be held this month! Congratulations to each and everyone of you, to your local communities and supporters who've helped achieve increased awareness about Head and Neck Cancer and raised funds to support HANCA's service delivery.

The excitement and engagement has been fantastic, with events held in a range of health services across the country, in farmers markets, clubs, restaurants, cafes, parks, workplaces, schools, and online. Some gained coverage from their local media, a Federal MP, and even a popular Instagram recipe page.

The influx of photos has been welcomed with stories about communities coming together, enticing soup and food delights, best soup prizes, raffles, choregraphed dancing, Head and Neck Cancer education briefings, and more.

The final Soup for the Soul™ event will be held on 14 September, after which we'll draw the winner of our Smeg Espresso Coffee Machine, valued at $1,211 and proudly donated by Appliances Online.

Big gratitude to:

Brisbane HNC Support Group, Calvary Mater Newcastle HNC Support Group, Grant & Denise Hearn, Hannah Lee, Jackie Welsh, Joanne Coombes, Marilyn Elwers, Moyne Shire Council, Rachel Bierton, Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak, Rotary Shepparton (good luck for 14 Sept).

To healthcare services: Cancer Rehab & Lymphatic Solutions, GenesisCare Bundaberg, GenesisCare Fraser Coast, GenesisCare St Vincents Sydney, GenesisCare Wesley, Gold Coast University Hospital Cancer Care Team (GCHHS Speech Pathology, ICON Radiation and Doctors Cafe), Grampians Health, Hospitals Victoria, ICON Cancer Centre Mildura, Icon Cancer Centre Toowoomba, Monash Health, Northeast Health Wangaratta, North West Cancer Services Burnie, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital Dietetics and Speech Pathology, Speech Pathology Tasmanian Health Service South, Townsville University Hospital Dietitians and Speechies, Ward 1D Princess Alexandra Hospital.

And to everyone who participated in additional events for World Head and Neck Cancer Day. Thank you!

For the second-year running, the ACT and Southern NSW Head and Neck Cancer Support group held a raffle fundraiser for HA...
17/08/2026

For the second-year running, the ACT and Southern NSW Head and Neck Cancer Support group held a raffle fundraiser for HANCA, this year raising $4,593.17! Following two months of ticket sales, members of the support group gathered at Gang Gang Cafe on World Head and Neck Cancer Day to raise public awareness about Head and Neck Cancer and announce the lucky winners.

"As a group of people impacted by Head and Neck Cancer, the ACT and Southern NSW Support Group are keen to do what we can to help Head and Neck Cancer Australia raise awareness of these life changing cancers and help people cope with the lifelong aftermath of the disease. Many people who get these cancers have never heard of them before they are diagnosed, and given there is no screening, awareness is the only way to ensure people catch these cancers early, saving lives. We're thankful to those businesses and people who generously donated prizes. It's greatly appreciated and we couldn't do it without your support. " says Jen Mackay.

From Team HANCA, many thanks once again to the ACT and Southern NSW Head and Neck Cancer Support Group.

When HANCA first found out that Fiona Hogarth was being joined by her extended family for the City2Surf on 9 August we w...
13/08/2026

When HANCA first found out that Fiona Hogarth was being joined by her extended family for the City2Surf on 9 August we were absolutely excited for her and to see the wonderful support they received by their community of family and friends to raise $12,062! What a memorable family day and the outfits she made and organised for her adorable grandchildren was a standout! Fiona shared:

"I was diagnosed with Nead and Neck Cancer of the tongue in September 2019 and had 7 weeks of daily radiation and weekly chemotherapy. I really appreciated the resources I found on the HANCA (Beyond Five as it was then) and found it very helpful.

In September 2025, 6 weeks before a big Japan trip for my 60th birthday I was diagnosed with stage 4 head and neck cancer now in my lungs. I have had chemotherapy and immunotherapy. I am on a clinical trial although it has been put on hold for the moment. I feel good and am enjoying life.

My wonderful family and I walked together in the City2Surf so we could raise awareness for HANCA, and I really want to raise awareness of Head and Neck Cancers and hope that with the money my family and I raised will help provide information and assistance to people who need it."

Our very best wishes and thanks to you Fiona and to your wonderful family for all your generous support for the Head and Neck Cancer community.

Today on Cancer Nurses Day (13 August) we celebrate the incredible nurses who make up team HANCA and are part of the spe...
13/08/2026

Today on Cancer Nurses Day (13 August) we celebrate the incredible nurses who make up team HANCA and are part of the specialist Head and Neck Cancer Helpline.

Our team of HNC nurses, Belinda, Faye, Megan and Yohanah, cover a broad spectrum of specialties. Their expertise and understanding provide vital support to people affected by Head and Neck Cancer at every stage of their journey.

Expert care is just a phone call away, call the specialist Head and Neck Cancer Helpline: on 1300 424 848 or visit our website to get in touch another way.

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Level 3, 55 Pyrmont Bridge Road
Pyrmont, NSW
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
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Thursday 9am - 5pm
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