Latest News About Biggest Morning Tea

Here are the latest updates on Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.

What it is

• Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is a Cancer Council fundraising event where people host morning-tea gatherings to raise funds for cancer research and support services. It typically runs in May, with a designated official date but hosts can choose dates that work for them.[1][3][5]

Recent timing and 2025–2026 notes

• The official 2025 date was Thursday, 22 May, with hosts able to run events throughout May or June. This format has been consistent in recent years, emphasizing flexible scheduling for participants.[5][1]
• By 2026, the Cancer Council campaign continues to promote nationwide participation with host kits and online registration to simplify organizing events. The national site highlights ongoing fundraising totals and the availability of free host kits.[7][9]

Recent figures and reach

• In past years, the program has raised substantial sums across Australia, with events hosted by tens of thousands of people and significant year-over-year fundraising milestones. For example, reports from قبل 2018-2024 show multi-million-dollar totals and widespread participation; newer national updates continue to report robust fundraising and large hosted-tea counts.[2][4][7]
• The official campaign pages regularly publish current totals like funds raised and number of registered hosts, giving a real-time sense of scale for each year. As of 2025–2026, totals are prominently displayed on Cancer Council’s official pages.[7]

Where to participate or learn more

• To participate, you can register on the official site, which provides a host kit, promotional materials, and ideas for recipes and activities. Registration typically includes choosing a date within May or June and inviting guests.[5][7]
• Local coverage and regional notices (e.g., Victoria, NSW, SA) often emphasize the event’s anniversary milestones and encourage communities to join or celebrate by hosting a morning tea.[4][5]

Illustrative example

• A typical host plan might include: registering online, selecting a date in May or June, inviting colleagues or friends, preparing simple tea-time treats, and using the provided host kit to decorate and run a few charity-focused activities to boost donations. This pattern is common across many regions and years.[5][7]

Citations

• Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea overview and dates: Cancer Council and related pages.[1][5]
• Historical and regional coverage of the event’s reach and milestones: Monash University news, NSW ACA NSW, and regional coverage.[3][2][4]
• Current totals and host-kit information from the official campaign site: Cancer Council.[9][7]