News - 2020 
Latest news articles for 2020
Make Smoking History marks 20 year anniversary with graphic new campaign
Posted 21 Sep 2020.
At the 20 year anniversary of our flagship tobacco control program, Make Smoking History, we launched a graphic new advertising campaign to illustrate the physical and emotional devastation of head... more ...
Meet our new Cancer Support Coordinator for the Kimberley and Pilbara, Monica Graham
Posted 16 Sep 2020.
Find out more about Monica including her new role and what she's looking forward to the most about working at Cancer Council WA. more ...
Kids swamped by ads for junk food and alcohol
Posted 10 Sep 2020.
An audit of outdoor food advertising near Perth schools has found that three-quarters of the promotions were for junk food and alcohol. more ...
Cancer Council WA stunned by irresponsible Leederville design
Posted 8 Sep 2020.
Cancer Council WA is calling on developers of the redesigned Leederville Hotel complex to ditch the proposed smoker's terrace which will be situated directly above a children's playground. more ...
Buy tickets in our Cancer Council WA Raffle
Updated 8 Sep 2020.
Dreaming about a new car? Grab your ticket in our Cancer Council WA Raffle and you could win a brand new Nissan X-Trail OR $25,000 CASH for just $3! more ...
Spotlight on our incredible fundraisers
Updated 2 Sep 2020.
We are so grateful for the support and generosity of our incredible fundraising community, who have continued to raise funds and support West Australians impacted by cancer – thank you! more ...
Seven reasons to write a Will
Updated 4 Sep 2020.
Include a Charity Week 2020 will run from Monday 7 September to Sunday 13 September and we are excited to offer our supporters a 50 per cent discount on the price of writing an online Will with... more ...
Nicotine replacement therapy assists homeless hotel guest during COVID-19 pandemic
Posted 31 Aug 2020.
Over the past few months, Cancer Council WA sponsored $5000 worth of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) to assist homeless VIP guests who smoke during their stay at Pan Pacific Perth. more ...
Are you ready for the Fruit&Veg September Challenge?
Posted 28 Aug 2020.
To help celebrate Fruit&Veg September this year, our LiveLighter Team has created 12 fruit and vegetable challenges. more ...
Our Wig Service has recommenced in-person appointments
Posted 28 Aug 2020.
Thanks to the support and generosity of the WA community, our Wig Service has continued assisting West Australians impacted by cancer over the last few months via the postal service. more ...
Generous grants offer cancer patients a helping hand
Updated 31 Aug 2020.
Cancer patients and their families now have additional access to financial assistance following three successful grants awarded by the Lotterywest COVID-19 Relief Fund, WA Charity Direct and The... more ...
Vital counselling services available thanks to generous donors and counselling providers
Posted 26 Aug 2020.
Here at Cancer Council WA, our counsellors are available to provide emotional support to those who need it. Counsellors are able to provide a safe and secure service to meet their clients' needs... more ...
Toxic fat ad relaunched as junk food home deliveries double
Posted 10 Aug 2020.
Cancer Council WA has relaunched the LiveLighter® 13 Cancers public education campaign to remind West Australians not to be complacent with their health more ...
Five ways to be SunSmart in winter
Posted 6 Aug 2020.
Don’t let the cold weather fool you. Did you know that heat and UV are not closely related? This means your risk of sunburn is exactly the same on cooler days as it is on hotter days in summer! more ...
Donate to our Daffodil Day Appeal to continue life-saving research
Updated 6 Aug 2020.
Daffodil Day has always been a special day to remember the loved ones we've lost to cancer, and to honour the people in our lives facing it today. more ...
Green thumbs for everyone
Posted 5 Aug 2020.
During this uncertain time, we've seen a renewed interest around the world in growing and making food at home. Our LiveLighter Team shares the benefits of growing your food. more ...
Daffodil Day goes virtual due to COVID-19
Posted 4 Aug 2020.
Cancer Council WA is urging the WA community to support the Daffodil Day Appeal this August by making an online donation to help fund life-saving cancer research. more ...
Cancer Chatters: Online Education Series
Posted 30 Jul 2020.
Cancer Chatters is a new online education series for the general public and health professionals with an interest in learning more about cancer research. more ...
Meet our new Research and Projects Manager, Melanie Epstein
Posted 27 Jul 2020.
Melanie Epstein is our new Research and Projects Manager. Find out more about Melanie, including her role as Research and Projects Manager, what she’s looking forward to the most about working at... more ...
National Reconciliation Week 2020
Posted 23 Jul 2020.
This year, National Reconciliation Week occurred from 27 May to 3 June. This year's theme, 'In This Together.' Each year, Reconciliation Week celebrates how far Australia has come in its... more ...
Dawesville champion urges others to do ‘the kit’
Posted 22 Jul 2020.
Dawesville resident, Brian Pearcey, is using his shock rectal cancer diagnosis to inform others about the importance of taking part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program's free bowel... more ...
Malibu School's Daffodil Day Appeal fundraiser
Posted 20 Jul 2020.
The Daffodil Day Appeal holds a special place in the heart of Malibu School, which is located in Safety Bay. more ...
Cancer Council WA thrilled with alcohol labelling decision
Updated 6 Aug 2020.
Cancer Council WA has welcomed the Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation decision to introduce a red, black and white warning label on alcohol products about the harms from alcohol use during... more ...
Cancer Council WA partners with Telethon Kids Institute
Posted 8 Jul 2020.
Cancer Council WA and the Telethon Kids Institute have partnered to receive funding from Healthway to deliver a Rapid Obesity Policy Translation Project. more ...
Navigating Through Cancer Program
Posted 7 Jul 2020.
Navigating Through Cancer is a series of eight weekly online support and awareness presentations delivered to those impacted by cancer living in rural and remote WA. more ...
