New program to help people Navigate Through Cancer
Updated 2 Apr 2020.
We're launching an eight-week free interactive program for people in regional Western Australia affected by cancer, including those with concerns about COVID-19. more ...
Seven steps to maintaining a healthy workplace while working from home
Updated 2 Apr 2020.
Our Healthier Workplace WA team share seven steps for maintaining a healthy workplace while working from home. more ...
Eight easy meals you can make with pantry staples
Posted 1 Apr 2020.
Our LiveLighter team have pulled together their best and most versatile recipes made from (mostly) pantry and freezer staples to keep your tummy filled and your body healthy. more ...
Are ready for the Move More April challenge?
Posted 1 Apr 2020.
To help keep you motivated (or to start you off if exercise has never been your thing) our LiveLighter team has put together a 30-day exercise challenge for April that you can do from the comfort... more ...
Planning a healthy workplace program
Posted 1 Apr 2020.
Our Healthier Workplace WA team share why it's so important to plan a healthy workplace program and how to get management buy-in. more ...
Cancer Council WA calls out alcohol industry for opportunistic marketing during COVID-19 pandemic
Updated 2 Apr 2020.
Cancer Council WA is calling on the alcohol industry to rein in its opportunistic marketing behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic, following a spate of concerning advertising in the press and on... more ...
WIN a new car for just $3!
Updated 6 Apr 2020.
Grab your $3 ticket today in the Cancer Council WA Relay For Life car raffle for a chance to win YOUR CHOICE of a Nissan or Hyundai vehicle to the value of $40,000 (including on road costs)! more ...
Important update to our cancer services and programs
Posted 27 Mar 2020.
Important update to our cancer services and programs more ...
Cancer Council WA disappointed by alcohol labelling delay
Posted 25 Mar 2020.
Cancer Council WA has accused the alcohol industry of putting profits before children's health after the Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation voted for a three-month review of the design and... more ...
"Whisper No More" Workshop - a time to yarn about Cancer & Palliative Care in Geraldton
Updated 27 Mar 2020.
PaSCE & PEPA have been collaborating with the WA Centre for Rural Health to deliver a pilot workshop in Geraldton called "Whisper No More". This two day workshop delivered was designed for health... more ...
An urgent message from our CEO
Updated 26 Oct 2021.
Australia has entered into uncharted territory, and I am writing this in the most trying of circumstances given the economic downturn amid the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. more ...
Our second accredited Cancer Education Course for Aboriginal Health Professionals
Updated 27 Mar 2020.
Cancer Council WA recently delivered the second accredited version of our Cancer Education Course for Aboriginal Health Professionals in partnership with the Aboriginal Health Council of Western... more ...
LiveLighter® ‘16 Teaspoons of Sugar’ campaign
Posted 25 Mar 2020.
Cancer Council WA currently broadcast ‘16 Teaspoons of Sugar' as part of the latest LiveLighter® campaign more ...
Bassendean resident, Kellie Curtis, alerts women to ovarian cancer symptoms
Posted 16 Mar 2020.
Bassendean resident Kellie Curtis is urging women to familiarise themselves with the symptoms of ovarian cancer, following her diagnosis at just 38 years old. more ...
Information and support regarding cancer and Coronavirus
Updated 18 Mar 2020.
Cancer Council understands that Australians undergoing cancer treatment, cancer survivors and their families and friends may have questions in relation to the recent outbreak of Coronavirus. more ...
E-cigarette liquids being sold next to children’s lollies and toys
Posted 13 Mar 2020.
Cancer Council WA is calling for the ban on all e-cigarette liquids after it was revealed some Perth retailers were blatantly displaying fruit and chocolate-flavoured e-cigarette liquids next to... more ...
State of the art equipment boost for WA researchers
Posted 6 Mar 2020.
Medical innovation and research capabilities in Western Australia have received a substantial boost thanks to generous support from Cancer Council WA and Lotterywest. more ...
Making vegies fun again this March
Posted 5 Mar 2020.
School kids still aren't eating enough vegies, so this month WA students will be challenged to eat vegies every day as part of Crunch&Sip's® March Munch initiative. more ...
Three generations of Albany family helped by Cancer Council WA’s Lodges
Posted 5 Mar 2020.
Cancer Council WA’s Crawford Lodge recently celebrated its 20th anniversary marking two decades of providing accommodation and support to thousands of country cancer patients and their carers.... more ...
Four easy ways to get more fibre in your diet
Posted 5 Mar 2020.
We all know fibre is important, but less than a third of Australian adults get enough. Our LiveLighter team shares their top tips for getting more fibre in your diet. more ...
Cancer Council WA and Reflections awards funding to Mesothelioma Cancer Research
Posted 5 Mar 2020.
Through the generous contributions of our community, Cancer Council WA and Reflections have donated $225,000 to support Dr Jonathan Chee’s Postdoctoral Fellowship - Cracking the code to... more ...
Joanna finds her strength again
Posted 4 Mar 2020.
Joanna shares her cancer story and how our Life Now exercise and meditative programs helped her regain her strength. more ...
Beaumaris primary school wins $10,000 worth of shade for playground
Posted 4 Mar 2020.
Beaumaris Primary School are the lucky recipients of new shade through Cancer Council WA’s SunSmart Schools Program. In a recent competition, Cancer Council WA, in partnership with the West Coast... more ...
Around the world in 7 dinners
Posted 4 Mar 2020.
Eating healthy doesn't have to be boring! Taste the world in 7 days with these fresh new recipes from our LiveLighter team. more ...
Complete our shade survey
Posted 4 Mar 2020.
We're calling on the community to complete our quick survey and share their shade stories - good, bad and everything in between. more ...