You are helping to make cancer history

It is estimated that in 2023, 165 000 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer and 51 000 people will die from the disease*. Your support is crucial in helping to improve outcomes and provide hope and healing for those affected by this disease.

When you purchase your Mater Cars for Cancer ticket, you are joining the global effort to change the future of cancer diagnosis, treatment and care, whilst providing support to those in your community receiving treatment at Mater, just like Simone.

At just 44 years old, Simone uttered the four words no parent wants to say to their children, “I have breast cancer”.
“My cancer had an effect on everyone around me, from my three son’s right through to my breast care nurse. Everyone feels what you’re going through.”

“Research is the greatest tool we have in the fight against cancer“ - Professor Mike McGuckin, Deputy Director-Research, Mater Research

Your generous support gives you the chance to drive away in a high-powered performance vehicle whilst giving back to the community and contributing to the life-changing research into cancer being undertaken at Mater Research.

You make it possible

Mater Cars for Cancer has been making dreams come true for over 20 years. Buying a ticket in this lottery will not only give you the opportunity to win a sensational car prize package, you are also helping fuel vital cancer research and improving patient outcomes.

Thanks to your support, in 2023 Mater Foundation provided Mater Research with $12.3 million in funding for research into important health issues in your community.

Your support of the Mater Cars for Cancer lottery helps to fund: