Blog Topic: Media releases
Cancer Council NSW was recently invited to appear before the Legislative Assembly’s Committee on Community Services, inquiry into splitting the Hunter New England Local Health District (LHD). The focus of the inquiry was on whether this large LHD should be split to create betterhealth outcomes in rural and remote communities. We were there to advocate […]
Cancer Council NSW have developed Australia’s first widely available patient fact sheet on heart health and cancer Long-term cancer survivors are about 40% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than the general population as a result of cancer treatment toxicity and shared risk factors. Yet, there is a scarcity of publicly available information that […]
Cancer Council NSW congratulates the NSW Government on The announcement of new, tougher laws to get on top of illegal tobacco including stronger penalties, on the spot closure orders and lease termination powers. Director of Cancer Prevention and Advocacy at Cancer Council NSW, Anita Dessaix says tobacco still remains the leading preventable cause of death […]
A new report from the Generation Vape research project reveals promising early indicators that Australia’s new e-cigarette (vape) laws are positively influencing the perceptions and behaviours of parents and teachers with many showing their support for policies that restrict vaping. The report offers insights on changes and emerging trends following the vaping legislation reforms. A […]
New research from The Daffodil Centre, a joint venture between Cancer Council NSW and The University of Sydney, on vaping and smoking trends among New Zealand adolescents is challenging previous findings used by tobacco and e-cigarette (vape) manufacturers to lobby against effective e-cigarette policies. The research examines the potential impact of vaping on smoking trends […]
Generation Vape takes the first look at the impact of Australia’s vaping laws A new report from the Generation Vape research project reveals promising early indicators that Australia’s new vape laws are reducing adolescent access to and use of vapes. The Generation Vape study assesses the impact of the laws on adolescents aged 14 to […]
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Sydney Football Club for their 20th anniversary season! Sydney FC is Australia’s most successful club in the A-Leagues. Through this partnership, Cancer Council will have a platform to communicate our services and vital cancer information to the largest fanbase in the A-Leagues, as well as encourage […]
Cancer Council NSW congratulates the NSW Government on announcing reforms that tackle illegal tobacco including a tobacco licensing scheme, increased enforcement and tougher penalties for tobacco retail offences. Introducing a Tobacco License Scheme brings NSW into line with nearly every other jurisdiction in Australia. The scheme, supported by increased penalties, is expected to significantly strengthen […]
The Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship will co-design, evaluate and implement evidence-based interventions to improve the quality of life for people who have survived cancer.
New research led by the Daffodil Centre, a joint venture between Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney, has identified that alcohol may cause more deaths than previously thought.