Young Australians Cancer Initiative

The Young Australians Cancer Initiative (YACI) is a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower young people of Australia to make a tangible and meaningful contribution towards the international and multidisciplinary fight against cancer. ACHSC was established in March 2015 by a group of undergraduate students from the University of Melbourne, who saw the need to create a platform for young people to learn about the biology and impact of a disease that is likely to affect all of them at some point in their lives. Over the years, ACHSC has grown significantly in size and reputation. Currently, the organisation is run by a team of over 60 volunteers, who share a passion to improve cancer literacy in Australia. We are supported by the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute, Tour de Cure, Cancer Council Victoria, Breast Cancer Network Australia, and Gene Technology Access Centre. ACHSC runs 4 main initiatives: H...