News - 2019 
Latest news articles for 2019
Thank you and farewell, Professor Lin Fritschi
Posted 18 Apr 2019.
After 10 years as the Chair of our Research Grants Advisory Committee, today we farewell Professor Lin Fritschi. more ...
4 Biggest Morning Tea themes to inspire you!
Posted 12 Apr 2019.
Stuck for ideas? Check these out! more ...
Getting to know our services - distress screening
Updated 17 Apr 2019.
Distress is the sixth vital sign in cancer care after temperature, respiration, heart rate, blood pressure and pain. more ...
Hunting for a healthier Easter?
Posted 12 Apr 2019.
Our top tips for enjoying a healthier Easter more ...
Sustainable Health Review outlines plans for obesity and alcohol
Posted 10 Apr 2019.
Today we applaud the state Government for it's commitment to increase the investment in prevention to five per cent of total health expenditure by July 2029, as it releases its Sustainable Health... more ...
Q&A with our Cancer Prevention and Research Director, Melissa!
Posted 8 Apr 2019.
Find out how Melissa went from Intern to Director! more ...
Cancer Council welcomes federal Opposition's ‘landmark' $2.3b cancer care plan
Updated 8 Apr 2019.
Cancer Council Australia has welcomed the federal Opposition's $2.3 billion commitment to reduce cancer inequities through strengthening Medicare and the public hospital system and fast-tracking... more ...
Have you ever called 13 11 20?
Posted 3 Apr 2019.
Every year, we help thousands of West Australians get the support they need through our 13 11 20 Information and Support Line. If you have called 13 11 20 or requested a call back via our website... more ...
Hope to win, hope to help
Updated 4 Apr 2019.
By purchasing a ticket in our Hope More Lottery, you’re not the only one getting more hope! There are thousands of WA families affected by cancer that come to us for support and guidance every... more ...
Regional Community Grants for bowel cancer
Posted 3 Apr 2019.
Reduce the bowel cancer risk in your regional community. Cancer Council WA is offering grants of up to $200 to community groups in regional WA to raise awareness of bowel cancer. more ...
Seeking shade stories in your community
Updated 3 Apr 2019.
We're calling on the community to share their shade stories - good, bad and everything in between. more ...
It’s National Advance Care Planning Week
Posted 1 Apr 2019.
National Advance Care Planning Week aims to and encourage Australians to speak up about their future care by telling loved ones what living well means to them. more ...
Do you know where asbestos may be found in a typical Aussie home?
Updated 4 Apr 2019.
It’s reported that approximately one third of all Australian homes built or renovated before 1990 contain asbestos products. more ...
Speaking up could save a life
Posted 27 Mar 2019.
We're searching for regional stories to help others find cancer early. more ...
The busy people’s guide to pantry essentials
Updated 4 Apr 2019.
When life happens, it’s great to have some long-life pantry staples on hand to whip up a quick meal. more ...
8 tips for dealing with unhelpful thoughts
Posted 22 Mar 2019.
Our guide to managing unhelpful thoughts. more ...
New tobacco laws will help smokers quit and protect kids
Posted 15 Mar 2019.
WA Health Minister Roger Cook has today announced new tobacco seller laws to affect sales, signage, smoking areas. The new laws, coming into effect on Monday, will protect kids, and smokers trying... more ...
Vale Judy Robertson
Updated 8 Mar 2019.
We are very saddened to learn of the passing of one of our long-standing Relay For Life Perth committee members, Judy Robertson. more ...
Give happy live happy
Posted 6 Mar 2019.
Volunteers like Barbara Harris and Denise Schmidt play a crucial role in providing free wigs, turbans, scarves and beanies to thousands of West Australians going through cancer treatment through... more ...
Patrick urges others to get checked
Posted 6 Mar 2019.
‘Most guys hesitate and I did to start with. It was my wife who said “go and see the doctor” and it’s lucky that I did’. Kalgoorlie local, Patrick is urging others to get to the doctor if... more ...
Kombucha - your questions answered
Posted 6 Mar 2019.
With more and more kombucha products hitting the shelves, have you been left wondering whether this tangy and quirky tasting drink is actually a healthy choice? To find out, our LiveLighter team... more ...
Child care sector gets Slip Slop Slap right
Updated 6 Mar 2019.
WA's youngsters who attend childcare are officially the most SunSmart bunch in the state. more ...
16 Cancers
Updated 6 Mar 2019.
This powerful WA-made campaign highlights both the common and lesser-known cancers that can be caused by smoking and emphasises the immediate and long-term consequences these cancers can have on a... more ...
Bentley business leading the way in workplace wellbeing
Updated 6 Mar 2019.
Bentley IT business is proving health and wellbeing can remain a priority amongst the myriad of daily tasks at work. more ...
