in 2015, Advocacy, Children’s cancers, Prevention.
Cancer Council Queensland and the Queensland Department of Health are turning the Sunshine State into the SunSmart State by funding sun safe initiatives in Brisbane organisations that care for kids. Queensland has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world – around 370 skin cancers are diagnosed every day. In Brisbane alone, around 1176…
Cancer Council is helping Queenslanders live well and stay well, with the 2015 launch of the organisation’s weekly health and wellbeing radio show on Saturday 7 February! The Live Well, Be Well Radio Show will air on Brisbane’s 96Five every Saturday morning in 2015 from 9am to 10am, with the program also podcastable at the…
in 2015, Prevention, Women’s cancers.
Cancer Council has welcomed the LNP’s election pledge to roll out pre-booked breast screening statewide, with Queensland women now also able to schedule their appointments online. The Australian-first initiative was announced by Health Minister and Member for Southern Downs Lawrence Springborg today, following a trial that saw a threefold increase in the number of women…
When it comes to sun protection, the forgetfulness of young Aussies is resulting in a lot of red faces. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift calls in Sun Mum to nag our next generation about skin cancer risks! When it comes to healthy lifestyle behaviours, young Aussies need our support, especially on being SunSmart. The…
in 2015, Advocacy, Prevention, Sun Smart.
The only thing that should be red this Australia Day is the tomato in your barbeque salad! With Aussie Day just around the corner and temperatures heating up on more than just the barbie, Cancer Council is urging all Queenslanders to enjoy the day the SunSmart way! More than half of all Queensland adults and…
in 2015, Advocacy, Children’s cancers, Prevention.
In the back-to-school rush, Cancer Council Queensland is urging parents to buck trends and prioritise healthy lunchboxes to keep their kids healthier, happier and smarter. Research shows a strong link between diet and brain power, with children achieving better grades, learning more, thinking clearer and building better memory when fuelled with healthy food. Cancer Council…
in 2015, Breakthroughs, Research.
Queenslanders diagnosed with a HPV-related cancer have new hope thanks to groundbreaking research being undertaken by Griffith University, funded by Cancer Council Queensland. As part of the organisation’s 2015/16 research grant funding, Cancer Council will invest in the work of Professor Nigel McMillan, who is investigating novel therapeutic targets for all HPV-driven cancers. Cancer Council…
in 2015, Breakthroughs, Support.
Cancer patients now have access to no-cost legal assistance, thanks to a new pro-bono program launched by Cancer Council Queensland. The Cancer Council Legal Referral Service is the first of its kind in Queensland and will allow cancer patients, their carers and families to access assistance on a pro bono basis if they cannot afford…
in 2015, Breakthroughs, Prevention.
Cancer Council has welcomed the Queensland Government’s independent review of State property laws to canvas options for regulating smoking in multi-unit residential lots. The review follows stakeholder meetings identifying smoking and smoke drift between lots as a major concern of residents in apartments and units. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said community input ahead…
in 2015, Advocacy, Prevention, Sun Smart.
A catchy jingle that reminds slip slop slackers to be SunSmart is available for use before the end of summer, and Cancer Council is urging public pools, beaches, sports clubs and theme parks to tune up and target those at risk of skin cancer. The innovative jingle Sun Sound, produced by Sony Music and Ben…
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