Inherited Cancers Australia

Inherited Cancers Australia
Formation2009
TypeNonprofit
Websiteinheritedcancers.org.au
Formerly called
Pink Hope

Pink Hope, rebranded as Inherited Cancers Australia (ICA) in August 2024[1][2][3], is an Australian not-for-profit organisation associated with hereditary cancer risk[4].

History

Pink Hope was founded in 2009 by Australian health activist Krystal Barter after she learned she carried the BRCA1 gene mutation and underwent preventive surgery to reduce her cancer risk. [5][6] The organisation aimed to ensure that Australians at high risk of cancer had the information to make informed decisions and receive ongoing support throughout their journey.[6]

In 2016, Pink Hope launched a low-cost private genetic test for identifying BRCA gene mutations linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. [7]

In August 2024, the organisation rebranded as Inherited Cancers Australia (ICA), with ABN records showing the entity name changed on 27 August 2024. [1][2][8]

Inherited Cancers Australia's stated vision is "a future where families can manage inherited cancer risk, informed and empowered, free from disadvantage.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b "ABN Lookup". abr.business.gov.au. 1 November 2014. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  2. ^ a b "Cocogun unveils rebrand for Inherited Cancers Australia - AdNews". www.adnews.com.au. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Pink Hope rebrands to Inherited Cancers Australia in major brand overhaul via Cocogun". Campaign Brief. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  4. ^ "Inherited Cancers". Inherited Cancers. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  5. ^ "A lucky one tells of quest to beat cancer". SBS News. 26 March 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  6. ^ a b "Pink Hope creator Krystal Barter: "Here I was, 25, a young mum with no breasts. But I didn't have cancer."". Mamamia. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  7. ^ "Cancer support group creates cheap genetic cancer test". ABC News. 13 October 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  8. ^ "Cocogun spearheads rebrand for Inherited Cancers Australia, formerly Pink Hope | Mi3". www.mi-3.com.au. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  9. ^ "Inherited Cancers Australia". Inherited Cancers. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
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