Monthly Archives: August 2016

A day in the life of an Admin Volunteer

Every Wednesday, volunteer Lynn Nock leads a team of hard-working admin volunteers in Cancer Council Queensland’s Fortitude Valley office. Handling both incoming and outgoing material, her team are one of five in the Brisbane office who provide essential assistance to the whole organisation. Starting at 9am, Lynn’s team begin their day by handling all incoming…

Regional women bridge the breast reconstruction divide

Increasing proportions of regional Queensland women who had a mastectomy after breast cancer are undergoing reconstructive surgery, bridging a historical divide between the city and the country. Geographic distance has long been a barrier discouraging some regional Queensland women from seeking reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy. The joint Cancer Council and Mater Medical Centre study,…

Daffodil Day – 30 years strong

This month Cancer Council is celebrating 30 years of Daffodil Day – that’s 30 years of painting Queensland yellow to grow hope for a cancer free future. With the help and support of our volunteers we hope to raise $1.5 million throughout August for our work in cancer control – with the official day held on Friday, August 26.

Live Well, Be Well Radio – 13 August

Live well be well

Listen back to our 13 August #livewellbewell radio show! Finder.com.au reveals the best time to fly, tweens2teen chats the benefits of kid’s sport, we lace up our joggers for Relay For Life & discover the true cost of an unhealthy shop! Listen to the latest Live Well, Be Well radio podcast with Katie Clift here,…

Pens, pins and dinner suit Dougal Bears celebrate 30 years

The countdown is on to the 30th year of Daffodil Day, Cancer Council’s annual signature fundraising event, and Queenslanders are being urged to order limited edition merchandise now. Cancer Council Queensland will celebrate the iconic fundraiser during the entire month of August, with the official Daffodil Day anniversary date falling on Friday August 26. Pens,…

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