Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, can affect any part of the colon or rectum; it may also be referred to as colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where the cancer is located.
Bowel cancer screening is for people who do not already have bowel cancer, symptoms of bowel cancer, or any reason to have a high risk of bowel cancer.
Patient-centred care is healthcare that is respectful of, and responsive to, the preferences, needs and values of patients and consumers.
Bowel Cancer Australia provides essential support services uniquely designed for bowel cancer patients via our confidential Helpline with specialist telehealth support, as well as a national Peer-to-Peer Support Network and Buddy Program.
Bowel Cancer Australia funds research that has the potential to improve survival and/or help build a path toward a cure and integrates published research into our awareness, advocacy, and support strategies.
Bowel Cancer Australia relies upon donations and the support of hard working and enthusiastic fundraisers across the country to continue our life saving work. We raise funds to continue our life-saving work and inspire others to do the same, so everyone affected by bowel cancer can live their best life.
Bowel Cancer Australia is pleased to offer a $3 million grant over five years for an Early-Onset Bowel Cancer Centre of Research Excellence.
The purpose in funding an Early-Onset Bowel Cancer Centre of Research Excellence is to create a focal point of expertise, that fosters and facilitates national collaborative research endeavours focused on the cause (aetiology) of the increase in early-onset bowel cancer.
Bowel Cancer Australia is excited to be collaborating with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) through the Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) scheme to improve health outcomes and promote or improve translation of research outcomes into policy and/or practice for early-onset bowel cancer.
The Grant Opportunity closed in November 2025.