News - 2020 
Latest news articles for 2020
The history of Crawford Lodge
Posted 3 Mar 2021.
Located in Nedlands, right near Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Crawford Lodge was purpose built to provide accommodation and vital support services to country cancer patients while they undergo... more ...
New initiative paves the way for improved cancer care
Posted 4 Jan 2021.
Cancer Council has launched the Guides to best cancer care, new look consumer versions of the Optimal Care Pathways. more ...
Golf club raises almost $50,000 for cancer prevention and research
Posted 22 Dec 2020.
Staff, members and guests of Araluen Golf Resort have raised close to $50,000 for Cancer Council's research, prevention and support services, by taking part in a nation-wide golf fundraising event... more ...
Margaret River couple home for Christmas after shock cancer diagnosis
Updated 5 Jan 2021.
After a shock cancer diagnosis, well-known Margaret River local, Nigel Anderson, received the good news he and his wife were able to spend Christmas at home with their family. more ...
Celsius Property Group takes on The Longest Day golf challenge
Posted 17 Dec 2020.
Celsius Property Group Managing Director, Richard Pappas, sadly lost his father to cancer at just 63 years of age. Mr Pappas has decided to take on The Longest Day challenge in tribute to his... more ...
Alarming new research shows aerosol sunscreens are putting Aussies at risk of sunburn
Updated 23 Dec 2020.
It may be a convenient option, but with summer days ahead and high UV, it is important to know the facts about aerosol sunscreen. more ...
Generous grant offers regional cancer patients additional support
Posted 16 Dec 2020.
Cancer patients in Regional Western Australia now have additional access to counselling services following a generous grant of $10,000 from HBF. more ...
State Government urged to do more to protect WA
Posted 11 Dec 2020.
We support the call issued today from the WA Branch of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) for all parties to #ThinkPublicHealth in to lead up to the State Election. more ...
Unintended COVID consequences: Over a third of Aussies gain weight
Updated 22 Dec 2020.
A new LiveLighter® survey has revealed 37 per cent of Australians reported gaining weight between February and July this year – a time when most Australian states were under some form of... more ...
Pandemic no barrier for unhealthy food marketing
Posted 8 Dec 2020.
Australian parents have taken a stand and are demanding that unhealthy food manufacturers distance themselves from advertising to children as part of the Parent's Voice Fame & Shame Awards. more ...
New Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol
Posted 8 Dec 2020.
Cancer Council WA supports and commends the National Health and Medical Research Council's (NHMRC) updated guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol, in light of growing evidence of... more ...
Three ways to practice mindfulness
Posted 4 Dec 2020.
Mindfulness practices encourage individuals to experience the present moment in a non-judgemental way, to counter the effects of stressors relating to the cancer diagnosis. We've shared three... more ...
Retailers make it easy for WA kids to buy e-cigarettes
Posted 3 Dec 2020.
We are calling on the State Government to strengthen laws that protect young people from easy access to e-cigarettes following concerning new research. more ...
WA’s top cancer researchers recognised
Posted 2 Dec 2020.
More than 200 people attended the annual Cancer Council WA Research Awards to celebrate cancer researchers and supporters who strive to achieve a cancer free future. more ...
How you have helped us this year
Posted 2 Dec 2020.
As we say goodbye to 2020, we've taken the time to reflect on some of the work that has been made possible thanks to the generosity of the WA community. more ...
Health groups call on Crown Perth to make casino entirely smoke-free
Posted 30 Nov 2020.
WA’s leading health groups are calling on Crown Perth to make its high-roller gaming areas at the casino smoke-free. more ...
Ditch the box of choccies and try homemade treats
Posted 30 Nov 2020.
Instead of stocking up on wine or boxes of chocolates to take to your host, why not try something a little different this year? Our LiveLighter team have put together some great homemade ideas that... more ...
Financial assistance helped cancer patient over Christmas time
Posted 30 Nov 2020.
At a time when she would usually be decorating her Christmas tree and celebrating the festive season with loved ones, Marina was instead dealing with the devastating news that she had B-cell... more ...
Coping with cancer over Christmas
Updated 3 Dec 2020.
One of the most important things to remember is that you don't have to go it alone. more ...
New project to help reduce vitamin D deficiency among Aboriginal people
Updated 30 Nov 2020.
Curtin University, Telethon Kids Institute and Cancer Council WA are collaborating with Aboriginal Elders and communities in Perth and the Kimberley on a five-year project funded by the National... more ...
Modern design wins SunSmart fashion design competition
Posted 19 Nov 2020.
A Leeming student has been named as Cancer Council WA’s 2020 SunSmart Fashion Project winner for her unique garment design that comes complete with UV protection. more ...
WA ambassador for National Skin Cancer Action Week, Michael Genovese, shares a personal message
Posted 19 Nov 2020.
9News PerthToday Show reporter and 6PR radio host, Michael Genovese, has accepted the role of WA's ambassador for National Skin Cancer Action Week (NSCAW) 2020, to urge all people, and especially... more ...
Australian researchers light the way for global strategy to save 62 million lives
Posted 18 Nov 2020.
The World Health Organization overnight marked the launch of their global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health issue with a stunning global show of monuments lit the colour teal. more ...
We urge women to keep up with cervical screening
Updated 17 Nov 2020.
This week is Cervical Cancer Awareness Week (16-22 November 2020). more ...
