New recommendations published this week by national peak health bodies provide clearer and simpler advice to Australians on how to balance sun protection to reduce skin cancer risk, while maintaining healthy vitamin D. The recommendations were jointly published by Cancer Council, the Australasian College of Dermatologists, the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society,…

CCQ has launched Queensland’s first telephone-based Nurse Counsellor Service, offering specialised support for Queenslanders affected by cancer-related distress.

Cancer Council and the Queensland Government are helping create shade for kids across the State, with the launch of the 2016 SunSmart Shade Creation Initiative this Monday February 1. Not-for-profit organisations catering for children 0-17 years are invited to apply for up to 50 per cent matched funding to purchase a portable or permanent shade…

Congratulations to Millie Hauff, one of our amazing volunteers, for winning the Southern Downs Regional Council Junior Citizen of the Year Award. Millie was nominated on the basis of her dedicated work as a volunteer with Relay For Life and the significant contribution she has made over the last three years providing support as a…

Nearly half of Queensland female secondary school students still attempt to tan during summer, new data shows. New research from the Australian Secondary Students’ Alcohol and Drug (ASSAD) survey* shows more than a third of all Queensland secondary students attempted to get a tan last summer. Queensland girls were estimated to be twice as likely…

23 January: Back to school, healthy ‘Straya Days, warm roasted veggie salad recipe & staying 100% motivated! Listen to the latest Live Well, Be Well radio podcast with Katie Clift here, and catch up on episodes you may have missed. Live Well, Be Well radio is broadcast across Queensland each Saturday morning on 96Five and…

Thanks to our volunteers for making 2015 another successful year! Your support and dedication continues to be amazing, and we’re so excited to show you just how massive our impact has been! Highlights include: 2,200 wigs and turbans provided to cancer patients who had lost their hair due to cancer treatment. Hair loss can be…

On average, Australians spend 70 per cent of their work day sitting down. For most of us, that’s more than five hours glued to a chair! While some sedentary behaviour is unavoidable, it’s important to focus on your health and wellbeing at work to reduce the risk of illness and increase overall productivity. Cancer Council…

Cancer Council is lifting the lid on Queensland lunchboxes as parents prepare to send kids back-to-school, with research showing many packed lunches are alarmingly low on veggies. With just two sleeps before kids head back to the classroom, Cancer Council is calling on parents to plan ahead for their child’s daily health and wellbeing. Cancer…

Crack out the cricket set, slop on some zinc, fire up the barbie and c’mon Queensland – get ready to celebrate Australia Day the healthy way! Cancer Council is urging Queenslanders to stay true blue to their health and wellbeing, with SunSmart threads, tasty spreads, and Australian sporting fun. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift…