Get involved
Your donation can help break the cycle of inherited cancer for Australian families.
Did you know there are other ways to donate to Inherited Cancers Australia?
Workplace giving
Workplace giving enables you to give directly to a charity from your pre-tax pay. It is one of the simplest, most tax-efficient and cost-effective ways to donate. As a bonus, employers can choose to match funds donated by their employees, giving you an additional incentive to get involved.
Why participate in workplace giving?
Workplace giving eliminates the need for you to collect receipts to claim the tax benefit and giving from your pre-tax income means donations cost you less while charities still receive the full benefit of the donation.
How to join a workplace giving program?
Find out if your organisation currently has a workplace giving program. If they do, ask the payroll department to deduct your nominated donation amount to Inherited Cancers Australia from your pre-tax salary each pay period, and your employer will make these donations to Inherited Cancers Australia on your behalf.
If your organisation does not currently have a workplace giving program, now is the perfect time to suggest this as an addition to any existing community programs. For further information on setting up a workplace giving program please email.
Bequest
Leaving Inherited Cancers Australia a bequest of any size in your will is a powerful way to ensure that your generosity continues to make a significant difference to those affected by inherited cancers beyond your lifetime. If you would like to ensure that all or part of your estate is bequeathed to Inherited Cancers Australia, it is a good idea to seek professional legal advice to update your will and ensure your wishes are met.
What can my gift be?
Your gift can take a variety of forms:
- Residuary – the remainder of an estate after specific gifts have been disbursed
- Percentage – a percentage of either the residue or the entire estate
- Pecuniary – a specific gift of cash
- A specific asset – real estate, shares, bonds or other particular items of value
Residuary and percentage are the most beneficial forms of bequest as they hold their value over time, as opposed to a dollar amount, as the value of your bequest could be significantly eroded by inflation between the time you write your will and the time it is administered.
Suggested wording
If you would like to make a bequest, you will need your solicitor to insert a clause in your will, such as:
“I give and bequeath to Inherited Cancers Australia the rest and residue of my Estate Duty to be applied for the purpose of the said charity in such manner as the Board of Directors thereof may determine and I declare that the Receipt of its Chief Executive, Treasurer or other authorised officer shall be a complete discharge of this Bequest.”
We understand that leaving a gift in your will can be a significant decision and we are extremely grateful to you for considering supporting Inherited Cancers Australia in this way.
You can volunteer
Donate your time, share your skills, and volunteer for a cause that counts!
Give my time
Being at risk of cancer due to inherited genes can have far-reaching medical, social, emotional, financial and physical implications for people and their families.
Inherited Cancers Australia has a team of volunteers that help and support our community in many different ways. If you want to get involved, please indicate your interest by clicking below and we will be in touch. We can’t wait to meet you!
Host a fundraising event
Plan your own fundraising event by getting some friends together over nibbles and brainstorming ways to engage your community in this important cause.
Members and friends of the inherited cancers community have held painting workshops and afternoon teas, organised fundraising through their netball and baseball teams, hosted workplace events and had social club raffles.
There is a huge demand on our organisation and the services we provide, so having your support will be of huge benefit to our activities, day to day operations and community.
Create an online fundraiser
Inherited Cancers Australia is constantly blown away by the creative online fundraising ideas of our amazing community. Think virtual fitness challenges and trivia nights, birthday fundraisers and online auctions – each designed to make a meaningful impact.
Online fundraising is easy when done for in memory walks, marathons and fun runs. These active fundraisers are a great way to keep healthy, connect with your community and raise money for a good cause.
"The Human Voice is the most perfect instrument of all"
Arvo Pärt
Partnerships
Inherited Cancers Australia is a respected charity with a powerful digital brand and a large national and active community. We enjoy partnering with other organisations on a national level in ways that benefit our community and supports our mission, while helping organisations meet their corporate social responsibility goals. Our team have run many workshops for our partners educating their teams on inherited cancers, self-breast checking and sharing our communities lived experiences helping bring to life the impact of your support. We believe collaboration is the key to successful fundraising, community building and awareness raising.
We understand that not every brand or business is in a position to contribute financially to a collaboration. That is why we can create a pro-bono or in-kind partnership, utilising your staff, services and/or products in a way that will have a positive impact on our organisation and our work, and providing your business with….
Over the past decade, we have partnered with some incredible brands for exciting collaborations. These have helped us stand out from the cluttered not-for-profit space and given our partners leverage into new markets and ensured they are meeting their corporate goals.
Meshki
In 2021, for International Women’s Day, Australian fashion retailer Meshki partnered with us to empower women to check their breasts, know their bodies, and understand their risk of hereditary cancer. As part of this collaboration, Meshki donated $5 for the sale of every piece of their exclusive Meshki Denim collection for March.
Elm Lifestyle
Since 2020, Elm Lifestyle has been a proud partner, generously supporting us in multiple ways. Over the years, they have donated 20% of sales from their tote bags, sold our lipsticks in their 30 stores across Australia, and sponsored the Fashion Parade at our Sydney High Tea. In 2023, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Elm designed a beautiful t-shirt, with the proceeds from this initiative enabling us to take eight community members on an all-expenses-paid retreat.
The Big Hug Box
The "Hope & Hugs" Box is a limited-edition package designed to bring comfort and raise awareness. Each box contains soothing products, sweat treats and essential information about Inherited cancer risk. In Collaboration with The Big Hug Box, we are excited to offer this unique box to anyone who wishes to support our mission, with all profits from sales going directly back to fund our vital work.
Branded Products
Through their Giving Back to the Community Program, Branded Products has established a way to support the communities where their clients are based by partnering with charities that support people with cancer, mental health concerns and medical research. For every order exceeding $1,000, Branded Products® donates to one of their chosen charities. As one of the selected charity partners, we are grateful for their continued support.
Girls Getaway
"Holidays for Hope" getaways offer a weekend filled with canapés, wine tours, long lunches, and quality time with your girlfriends. Girls Getaways donate 50% of all "Holidays for Hope" ticket profits, along with additional fundraising proceeds, to fund wellness retreats for the Inherited Cancers community. These retreats offer women the chance to step away from their daily routines, hospital appointments, and health challenges, allowing them to enjoy a well-deserved and refreshing getaway.
The Langham
"A Little Cup of Hope" partnership with luxury Sydney hotel The Langham is a beautiful, three-week-long event that helps raise awareness of our brand and much-needed funds. The Langham offers an elegant afternoon tea in its restaurant, with $5 from each ticket supporting Inherited Cancers Australia.
