Monthly Archives: August 2016
Live Well, Be Well Radio – 27 August
New data: more than 8 out of 10 childhood cancer survivors struggle with health problems later in life
Get active to save your health, money, and mind
When was the last time you took 60 minutes to get active? If it was today – well done. If it was last week – there’s work to be done. If you can’t remember – then take this as a wakeup call! A world-first study released by the University of Sydney last month revealed the…
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
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,…
True cost of an unhealthy shop revealed by Cancer Council
Cancer Council will today reveal the true cost of an unhealthy shop, as the organisation urges Queenslanders to adopt five simple habits for a healthier, happier life. Cancer Council’s Everyday Health Survey has revealed the top five habits for Queenslanders of all ages to live healthier, happier lives: 1. Be active every day. 2. Eat lots of…
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