Tasmania’s Government is boosting its financial support for cancer care. Photo: Tasmanian Department of Health.
Tasmania’s Government is bolstering its commitment to cancer prevention and care, with new funding in the 2026-27 Budget to support the Cancer Council.
The council, the state’s leading cancer charity, has received nearly $1.2 million in extra funding across 2026-27 and 2027-28 to deliver key initiatives, including cancer prevention through youth education and supportive care in the North West of Tasmania.
“Cancer touches every Tasmanian community, and these investments ensure we are not only supporting people living with cancer today, but also preventing future cancers through education and early intervention,” Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing Bridget Archer said.
“This budget delivers a strong economy and a caring community, backing the Cancer Council to continue and expand their valued role across Tasmania, working with service providers, community organisations, and patients and their families.”
Over the next two years, Cancer Council Tasmania will receive $530,000 to deliver its youth-focused public campaign about nicotine addiction.
The program promotes nicotine and vaping prevention activities that reinforce the existing work under the state’s Tobacco Action Plan.
Under the government’s crackdown on vaping, laws introduced two years ago made it illegal to sell vapes to people under 18.
“We continue to take strong action against vaping and illicit tobacco, as evidenced by the legislation currently before Parliament to crack down on the trade,” Ms Archer said.
”This campaign will further support our efforts to reduce smoking rates and protect young Tasmanians from harm.
“We are also very pleased to be providing $325,000 to support delivery of cancer supportive care services in North West Tasmania, maintaining access to defined supports for people affected by cancer in the region.”
The government is also making a one-off contribution of $43,000 towards the SunSmart Schools Program, and $300,000 for the continued delivery of the Cancer Council’s Population Screening and Cancer Prevention Program.
“By backing Cancer Council Tasmania’s programs, we are strengthening prevention, supporting communities, and giving families and young people the tools they need to make healthy choices,” Ms Archer said.
More information about Cancer Council Tasmania can be found on its website.
