A McGrath Foundation stall with pink balloons, a large banner reading “Help us take our care to all cancers,” and volunteers serving food under a gazebo at an outdoor event in a churchyard.

Pink Up Your Town Returns for 2026

Communities across Australia are invited to turn their towns pink once again, with registrations now open for Pink Up Your Town 2026.

Pink Up Your Town is one of the McGrath Foundation's most loved community fundraising campaigns, bringing people together to help ensure more people experiencing cancer can access the care and support of a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse. 

Last year, 30 towns across Australia came together to Pink Up, transforming their communities with pink decorations, local events, fundraising activities and plenty of community spirit. Every town brought its own unique touch, proving just how powerful it can be when people come together for a shared cause. 

Now, it's time to do it all again. 

A large indoor event features tables of people dressed in pink seated under timber beams and pink bunting decorations, gathered for a McGrath Foundation-themed function.

Whether you're in a small country town, a regional community or a city suburb, there are countless ways to get involved. Decorate your main street, host a community event, rally local businesses or gather friends and family for a fundraiser. Big or small, every effort makes a difference.

What makes Pink Up Your Town so special is the way communities embrace it as their own. Every splash of pink, every event and every fundraiser helps fund McGrath Cancer Care Nurses, ensuring more people experiencing cancer can access free, expert care and support. 

Two people pose inside a bright pink “Pink Up Penrith” photo frame for the McGrath Foundation, standing against a pink decorative backdrop with floral elements.

We can't wait to see towns across the country turn pink once again and show what's possible when communities come together. 

Round up your crew, start planning and be part of something truly special.

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