Cancer Council Queensland has commended the Federal Government for improving early access to superannuation for Australians affected by life-limiting illnesses. Yesterday, the Government announced an amendment to enable Australians living with a terminal illness to access their superannuation early and tax-free. The changes have extended the life expectancy provision period from 12 to 24 months,…

The Queensland Government has been asked to urgently introduce smoke free public places, with new research showing two in three Australian smokers will die from the habit. Rates of death for current smokers are three times higher than those of non-smokers, prompting Cancer Council Queensland to renew its calls for smoke free public places. Cancer…

Cancer Council Queensland is working with Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) in an effort to help more regional cancer patients face their journey with confidence. LGFB is a national community service dedicated to helping cancer patients better cope with the physical side-effects of cancer treatment. Cancer Council Queensland provides some funding to Look Good Feel…

Cancer Council is calling on not-for-profit hospital departments and community organisations looking to enhance support for Queenslanders affected by cancer to apply for a share of $100,000 through its 2015 Community Grants Program. The grants program will enable eligible organisations to apply for funding of up to $10,000 for cancer-related initiatives that aim to ease…

Queenslanders affected by lung cancer will be the focus of a Queensland-first call-in day today, to help overcome the stigma and distress many patients experience. The Cancer Council initiative invites callers to reach out via 13 11 20. More than 2000 Queenslanders are diagnosed with lung cancer every year, and the disease remains the leading…

Cancer Council is warning against the severe dangers of second and third-hand smoke, with new research* showing nearly 10 per cent of Queensland adults allow smoking in their cars, and 25 per cent live in a household with a current smoker. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said second and third-hand smoke exposure could cause…

Queenslanders affected by lung cancer will be the focus of a Queensland-first call-in day today, to help overcome the stigma and distress many patients experience. The Cancer Council initiative invites callers to reach out via 13 11 20. More than 2000 Queenslanders are diagnosed with lung cancer every year, and the disease remains the leading…

Queenslanders affected by cancer are reminded to contact Cancer Council’s 13 11 20 for up-to-date advice and practical support in the wake of Cyclone Marcia crossing the coast today. Cancer Council’s 13 11 20 is available between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, providing patients and their family and friends with the latest health service…

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…

Smokers are no longer able to light up within five metres of hospital grounds and school gates thanks to new laws that commenced in Queensland on 1 January 2015. New Year’s Day also saw the start of a world-first law subjecting e-cigarettes to the same laws as traditional tobacco cigarettes in Queensland. Cancer Council Queensland…