Tag: cancer prevention
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 […]
Jenny is a golf pro, a mum and a melanoma survivor who knows sun safety is always in season. Now she is sharing her story to lead change, particularly in the golf world where long hours in the sun is common.
Sophie has lived through the death of multiple close family members to cancer. While it would’ve been easy for Sophie to think ‘why me?’, she has turned her grief into a vow to do more in raising the awareness of cancer and the importance of early detection.
As of 1 July 2025, the NSW Government have introduced a new tobacco licensing scheme which means retailers and wholesalers who wish to sell tobacco or non-tobacco smoking products need to apply for a licence. This scheme will ensure better regulation and compliance monitoring of tobacco retailers, helping to tackle illegal tobacco trade in retail […]
Cancer Council NSW congratulates the NSW Government on the start of the new tobacco licensing scheme in NSW. This scheme will ensure greater oversite of tobacco retailers and help tackle illegal tobacco trade in retail settings. Anita Dessaix, Director of Cancer Prevention and Advocacy at Cancer Council NSW says, “NSW has a good track record […]
Free lung cancer screening will be available for eligible Australians starting in July 2025. Lung cancer screening is a government initiative to support early detection and treatment of lung cancer for current or former smokers. Research conducted by the Daffodil Centre, a joint venture between Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney, concluded that […]
Cancer Council NSW is proud to announce a new collaboration with EML Group (EML), to further Cancer Council’s mission of reducing the impact of cancer for all Australians. EML has been a trusted name in workers compensation and insurance for over 110 years, helping Australians navigate illness and injury in the workplace. Their long-standing commitment […]
Australia’s vape laws are showing promising signs in supporting secondary schools The Generation Vape project has revealed Australian secondary school teacher’s perceptions of vaping with many describing it as a “huge problem”. “Our study is the first to investigate teacher perceptions of vaping in Australian secondary schools over time and demonstrates the increasing concerns of […]
Australia’s beautiful climate provides fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities, allowing us to enjoy exercise, socialising, and fresh air. However, this same climate also exposes us to some of the highest levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation globally, posing significant health risks. At least 95% of all skin cancers are caused by overexposure to UV radiation from […]
New research from Cancer Council NSW’s Tackling Tobacco program shows promising early signs that their intervention is helping community managed mental health organisation (CMO) staff offer more quit smoking support, such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), to their (patients). What is NRT? Nicotine replacement therapy, or NRT, helps smokers and people dependent on nicotine ease […]