News - 2021 
Latest news articles for 2021
How you have helped us this year
Posted 1 Dec 2021.
Every day, 36 West Australians are diagnosed with cancer. But, together with our loyal and committed volunteers and supporters, we are determined to change that. more ...
Give gifts for good this festive season
Posted 1 Dec 2021.
With the festive season fast-approaching, we’ve put together a list of six of our favourite gifts for good that are sure to impress! more ...
Triple cancer survivor finds sanctuary at our Lodges
Posted 1 Dec 2021.
66-year-old Kalgoorlie resident, who has survived three episodes of cancer during her life, has praised our Accommodation Lodges in Perth, saying not only were they her home away from home, but her... more ...
SunSmart launches graphic campaign to educate people about UV
Updated 2 Dec 2021.
A 46-year-old Banksia Grove mother has bravely allowed Gatecrasher advertising agency to model a prosthetic version of her major facial surgical wounds from skin cancer treatment as part of a... more ...
Vintage design wins SunSmart fashion design competition
Posted 29 Nov 2021.
A Roleystone student has been named as Cancer Council WA’s 2021 SunSmart Fashion Project winner for her unique garment design that comes complete with UV protection. more ...
Doctors.com.au partner with Cancer Council on a mission to save lives
Posted 25 Nov 2021.
Identical twin sisters have teamed their Doctors.com.au platform with Cancer Council Australia on a mission to prevent unnecessary illness and death by reminding people of the need for regular... more ...
Five cancer research breakthroughs of the past 20 years
Posted 25 Nov 2021.
Over the past two decades, cancer research has led to significant improvements in cancer prevention, early detection, screening and treatment. Here are some key milestones that we've achieved in... more ...
Setting new priorities after cancer treatment
Posted 3 Nov 2021.
Have you or someone you love recently completed cancer treatment? Are you looking for support, advice or even just information on what’s next? more ...
Cervical screening saves young woman’s life
Updated 5 Nov 2021.
For 35-year-old Megan Higgins, a regular trip to the GP for a Pap smear saved her life. She now urges women and people with a cervix to be diligent with their cervical screening. more ...
2021 Research Excellence Awards celebrate three of WA’s brightest researchers
Updated 2 Nov 2021.
Our Research Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of Western Australia's best and brightest cancer researchers. They also serve to reinforce the importance of cancer research... more ...
Six ways to eat your way to better mental health
Posted 1 Nov 2021.
Mental and physical health go hand in hand. Our LiveLighter Team have come up with six ways to eat for better mental health. more ...
Almost 100 people a month are being diagnosed with lung cancer in WA
Updated 3 Nov 2021.
Cancer Council WA is using November’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month to remind those living in regional WA of the symptoms of lung cancer and what to do if they notice any unusual changes to their... more ...
Alcohol brands using non-alcoholic products to target kids and adolescents
Posted 20 Oct 2021.
We are calling on the Australian Government to hold the alcohol industry to a higher standard in their marketing, following several dismissed complaints about alcohol companies’ use of... more ...
Turn $5 into a brand new Car and Camper OR $65,000 cash!
Updated 4 Nov 2021.
Turn $5 into your choice of a brand new Car and Camper (valued at $72,021) or $65,000 cash! PLUS, get your tickets early and you'll also go in the draw to win one of three Early Bird Prizes. more ...
Find Cancer Early campaign relaunched in WA following new survey results
Posted 11 Oct 2021.
We have relaunched our Regional Champions campaign in regional WA, following survey results suggesting one third of respondents evaluated in the previous campaign reported that COVID-19 was a... more ...
Dig Deep for your chance to win $100,000 cash
Posted 6 Oct 2021.
Cancer Council WA and West Coast Eagles have joined forces to raise vital funds for West Australians affected by cancer and to positively impact the community through the West Coast Eagles... more ...
New survey shows West Aussies want more smoke-free public spaces
Posted 5 Oct 2021.
We are calling on the State Government to create more smoke-free public spaces after a recent survey revealed that almost nine in 10 West Australians (both smokers and non-smokers) want access to... more ...
Cancer Education Course for Aboriginal health professionals
Posted 4 Oct 2021.
In partnership with the Aboriginal Health Council of WA (AHCWA), we delivered the Cancer Education Course for Aboriginal Health Professionals in Perth from September 13-17. more ...
Crawford Lodge receives generous community support
Updated 8 Oct 2021.
In June 2020, Ruth and Neville Thorn adopted room SU4 at our Crawford Lodge and they recently shared their story for supporting this program. more ...
Can we use the wound healing immune response to treat sarcoma after surgery?
Updated 2 Oct 2021.
Cancer Chatters is our new online education series for the general public and health professionals with an interest in learning more about cancer topics and developments in cancer research. more ...
Four ways to get involved in Relay For Life West Coast
Updated 4 Oct 2021.
Relay For Life West Coast is the new flagship event for Relay For Life in WA, bringing Relayers from across Perth together to celebrate, remember and fight back. The event will be held from... more ...
Daffodil Day Appeal raises over $138,000 for life-saving cancer research
Updated 24 Sep 2021.
Last month, we ran our iconic and much-loved flagship campaign, Daffodil Day Appeal, which officially fell on Friday 27 August and raised funds for life-saving cancer research. more ...
Unhealthy advertising infiltrates WA elite sport
Posted 16 Sep 2021.
We are calling for measures to protect children from the harmful marketing by junk food, alcohol and gambling companies, following new research that showed every fourth Instagram post by elite WA... more ...
Five easy steps to making a Will
Updated 13 Sep 2021.
In line with Include a Charity Week 2021, Safewill is offering our supporters a 50 per cent discount on the usual price of writing a Will on their platform during September. more ...
New study finds alcohol companies trying to fool consumers with ‘better-for-you’ marketing tactics
Posted 12 Sep 2021.
We are warning consumers not to be fooled by alcohol companies who promote their products as better-for-you, after a study examining the nutrient profile of new alcoholic products marketed as... more ...
