CANCER effects one in every two Australians and when educator Amy Coleman found out a close friend was diagnosed with breast cancer it opened the conversation at Warwick Early Learning Centre.

Turning to her colleagues for support the centre noticed more people opening up about friends and family members impacted by the disease, service manager Kristy George said.

"Stories were coming out, everyone in some way has been touched by cancer,” Miss George said.

To bring awareness to the support in the community the Warwick Early Learning Centre hosted Pink Week.

Dressing up in pink colours and coordinating activities to raise money for breast cancer.

The children participated in arts and craft activities revolving around the iconic pink ribbon symbol.

"We've been painting, playing with pink slime and reading the children stories around the subject of sick family members,” Miss George said.

The school has taken the opportunity to try and introduce the serious illness to the children.

"It's a taboo subject and we wanted to spread awareness to everyone”, Mrs George said.

"With some of the older children we tried explaining how some people get very sick and they understand the seriousness of it.” she said.

For co-worker Amy Coleman it has been a very eye opening experience.

"I'm still in shock, it was unexpected. You always hear stories but never think it will happen to yourself or a loved one,” Mrs Coleman said.

"Works been very supportive and the work everyone's done this week has been great.” she said.

Aiming to raise $200 the learning centre has been selling cupcakes and raffle tickets for two prizes, a lollie jar and a beauty gift package.

Members of the community can show their support and write a message to be displayed at the centre.