Tag: cancer prevention
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 […]
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 […]
New research from the Generation Vape research project shows that playing sports and athletic performance are protective factors against using e-cigarettes (vapes). For many young people, their passion for playing sports and performing well deters them from vaping and may even influence them to quit, many noting breathlessness as a common negative health effect. What […]
Findings from one of the first studies on nicotine pouch use in Australia has been released by Generation Vape. The research examines attitudes of young people (aged 14-24 years old) towards this harmful new product manufactured by Big Tobacco. The study provides insights into the attitudes of young Australians towards nicotine pouches with testimonial from […]