It advises various groups, including the government, on cancer-related issues, acts as an advocate for cancer patients and their friends, and is a major funding contributor towards health research, prevention and education.

In 1997, all eight members agreed to expand the Society and rebrand as The Cancer Council Australia and appointed Alan Coates its inaugural CEO.

By 2008, the organisation migrated from an incorporated association to become a registered company, dropping 'the' from its name and rebranding as Cancer Council Australia, which it has since retained.

[10] One of Cancer Council's major fundraisers is Australia's Biggest Morning Tea.

[11][12] Daffodil Day is the Australian Cancer Council's most iconic fund-raising event.