Welcome to the CCQ news and events page.
in 2014, Advocacy, Events, General Media Release, Social Media Campaign.
Brisbane radio journalists and baking aficionados, Monique Dews from 97.3FM and Jo Hayes from 4KQ, will tip the balance in the fight against cancer this May as part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. The local radio personalities have joined the likes of Dominique Rizzo, Poh Ling Yeow, Alana Lowes and Matt Moran as Cancer Council…
in 2014, Events, General Media Release, Risks.
Important Information Cancer Council Queensland’s Ipswich Relay For Life, set to be held this weekend at Jim Finimore Oval, has been postponed due to heavy rain and flooding in the region. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said the 18-hour overnight event will be postponed until further notice. “Due to flooding at the Oval, it’s…
The countdown to Cancer Council’s popular Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser is on and Cancer Council Queensland is challenging participants to give their events a healthy spin. According to the 2012 Chief Health Officer’s Report, more than two million Queenslanders are overweight or obese – putting them at risk of serious illness including heart disease…
Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is fast approaching, with all Queenslanders invited to pop the kettle on this May 22 and tip the balance in the fight against cancer! Cancer Council has marked the occasion by releasing an official 2014 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea mug and tea towel, now available for purchase! Purchasing a…
The chilly change in Queensland temperatures calls for something warm! Why not make your dollar count by buying a 2014 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea mug and celebrate with your favorite toasty brew this May? Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is fast approaching, with all Queenslanders invited to pop the kettle on this May 22…
Celebrity chef and Cancer Council Ambassador Dominique Rizzo will raise her cup and tip the balance in the fight against cancer this May as part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea! The standout chef has joined the likes of Poh Ling Yeow, Alana Lowes and Matt Moran as a 2014 national ambassador, committed to making every…
in 2014, Events, Prevention, Research.
Cancer Council Queensland has joined the World Health Organisation in advising adults to significantly reduce the amount of sugar in their diet – the latest move to combat rising obesity. New draft guidelines issued by the WHO recommend that sugar should make up less than 10 per cent of a person’s daily energy intake, advising…
in 2014, Events, Prevention, Research.
Queensland scientists are working to stop the spread of one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer thanks to a $200,000 research grant awarded by Cancer Council Queensland. There is currently no treatment for metastatic melanoma (skin cancer that has spread to distant skin sites, lymph nodes or internal organs) that has a proven impact…
in 2014, Events, Prevention, Research.
Cancer Council says an improvement in the uptake of breast and cervical screening is crucial, following the release of new figures by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare yesterday. The AIHW report showed almost 6 in 10 women in the target age groups for breast and cervical screening participated in the programs in 2011…
in 2014, Events, General Media Release, Research.
Cancer Council Queensland has backed the State Government’s push for a ban on soft drink sales at children’s sporting events, in a move to combat growing rates of childhood obesity. Chief health officer Jeanette Young is urging parents to call on sports club committees to ban soft drinks at weekend sport, saying consumption after a…
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