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in 2015, Advocacy, Children’s cancers.
Dear Editor, This National Youth Week (April 10-19) Cancer Council Queensland is celebrating the contribution young Queenslanders make to our work in cancer control. The theme for this year, ‘It starts with us’, rightfully recognises their initiative and potential. Each year thousands of young Queenslanders get involved in events such as Relay For Life, Daffodil…
March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month and Cancer Council Queensland is calling for increased understanding of the chronic disease that impacts more than 300,000 Australians every day. Lymphoedema is a chronic swelling in the body due to an accumulation of lymphatic fluid which can result in loss of mobility, discomfort and pain, in people of all…
Dear Editor, This Wednesday is World Cancer Day, an international day of action in the fight against cancer. World Cancer Day takes place on February 4 every year to raise awareness and inspire change. This year’s theme is ‘Not beyond us’ signifying the things that we can do as individuals and a community to prevent…
Cancer Council is enlisting Queenslanders to push themselves one third further, faster, harder this March to help obliterate cancer once and for all. The organisation’s newest fundraising initiative, the March Charge, invites Queenslanders to sign up and run as many kilometres as possible during the month of March to help beat cancer. Cancer Council Queensland…
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…
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, 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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