Recent Articles

Jane's Story

Friday, 30th May 25

Fifteen years after losing her dad to brain cancer, CommBank’s Jane Adams was moved to learn that a CommBank Staff Foundation Community Grant – funded by employees through workplace giving – had been awarded to Brain Cancer Australia.

Consumer Advisory Panel

Tuesday, 20th May 25

Scientist and brain cancer advocate Margaret Dimech joins the Consumer Advisory Panel.

2025 Andrew Olle Media Lecture

Friday, 16th May 25

Brain Cancer Australia is proud to be the 2025 charity partner of the ABC Andrew Olle Media Lecture.

Tyra's Story

Wednesday, 14th May 25

Tyra is running the Noosa Half Marathon to raise money for brain cancer research in her Dad's honour.

Fundraising Challenge: 200km Clocked for...

Tuesday, 13th May 25

In the lead-up to Brain Cancer Awareness Month, Shannon Camilleri set off on a 200km challenge.

Dr Niclas Skarne Joins Brain Cancer Aust...

Wednesday, 7th May 25

Biochemist and cancer researcher Dr Niclas Skarne is on a mission to unify Australia’s efforts in brain cancer biobanking and next-generation research.

New Board Appointment

Thursday, 1st May 25

Merck’s Josie Downey brings 20 years of pharma and biotech experience to Brain Cancer Australia.

Driving Progress in Biobanking and Organ...

Wednesday, 9th Apr 25

Brain Cancer Australia announces $500,000 in funding for Australian biobanks and organoid projects.

Dimity's Story

Tuesday, 1st Apr 25

On her 32nd birthday, Dimity Francis received news that changed her world - she had brain cancer.

Alex Dunn joins Brain Cancer Australia

Tuesday, 25th Mar 25

Australians with brain cancer deserve gold-standard treatment – regardless of where they live or what hospital they walk into.

In Memory of Kirsty Thorburn

Friday, 21st Mar 25

In January 2024, Kirsty Thorburn was diagnosed with a glioblastoma (or GBM) – the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer.

90th Member Joins National Consortium

Tuesday, 11th Mar 25

We are delighted to introduce the 90th member of our National Consortium – Professor Ron Firestein.