Breaking the cycle of inherited cancer in Australian families.
As a national charity, we give people the opportunity to assess their cancer risk and support them with evidence-based information, so they are empowered to make informed decisions about their health.
We give people the one thing their DNA doesn't: choice.
Beyond our direct support of our community, we work collaboratively with healthcare providers and affect positive change through our advocacy work, which is shaping perceptions and policies around Australia.
Why we exist
Up to 15%
of some cancers are linked to an inherited gene mutation
Up to 70%
increase in risk of breast cancer with some gene mutations (BRCA1/2)
+2600
people are part of our online support groups
+100,000
downloads of our free life-changing information resources in 2023
Lived experiences
Our community is made up of powerful voices who bravely and compassionately share their lived experiences with inherited cancer. Their stories and insights serve to light the way for others. There is no one path we walk: our diverse choices and paths unite us as a community.
Do you want to be involved with the inherited cancers community? We run a variety of events across Australia throughout the year. We host information days, fundraisers, online webinars, community catchups and retreats. We would love to see you there.
“Pink Hope Community Limited” has changed its name to “Inherited Cancers Australia Limited”, and you will see that our website, social media pages and informational materials going forward are re-branded as “Inherited Cancers Australia.”
Our charitable mission and activities have also evolved to include all families with hereditary cancer risk.
