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Core values

- **Research and Funding**: Cancer Council Australia is the largest non-government funder of cancer research in Australia, investing heavily in research across all cancers, which has led to significant improvements in cancer prevention, screening, and treatment[2][5].
- **Prevention Programs**: The organization implements various prevention programs, such as the 'Still the Same Sun' campaign to reduce skin cancer, and campaigns to increase participation in cervical, bowel, and breast cancer screening. These efforts have been effective in reducing cancer incidence and saving lives[1][5].
- **Support Services**: Cancer Council provides a wide range of support services, including emotional and practical support, information lines, and resources for people affected by cancer. These services are accessed by hundreds of thousands of Australians each year[1][2][5].
- **Advocacy**: The organization advocates for policy changes that benefit cancer patients and the broader community, such as abolishing chemotherapy co-payments and implementing smoking bans[5].