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3 June 2026
Can you get a sunburn in the shade?

Even in the shade, ultraviolet radiation can cause sunburn on unprotected skin when the UV Index is 3 and above.

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Six adults and three young children practice sun safe behaviours in the shade in a park Six adults and three young children practice sun safe behaviours in the shade in a park
Press release
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21 May 2026
Puppy yoga brings South Aussies together to support families impacted by cancer

Hundreds of South Australians will gather for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea tomorrow, including some very cute four-legged guests, as local business Yoga Paws hosts a special puppy yoga morning tea to raise funds for families impacted by cancer.

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17 May 2026
Unmasking Big Tobacco

Australia has some of the lowest smoking rates in the world. This hard-won progress is again under threat from Big Tobacco. We have come together across the public health sector to publish an open letter to all Australians.

Press release
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4 May 2026
Cancer Council SA calls on regional footy clubs to boost bowel cancer screening awareness

Cancer Council SA is encouraging regional South Australians to ‘lift their game’ when it comes to bowel cancer screening - with local footy clubs in the running to receive a $20,000 grant for spreading the word.

Blog
A hand holds a dermatoscope to the shoulder of a patient during a routine skin check. A hand holds a dermatoscope to the shoulder of a patient during a routine skin check.
30 Mar 2026
What is a dermatoscope and how does it work?

Cancer Council SA Dermoscopy Program helps doctors and general practitioners in South Australia access dermatoscopes to perform skin checks and help prevent skin cancer

Blog
A female doctor on the left speaks to a female patient sitting on the edge of an examination table A female doctor on the left speaks to a female patient sitting on the edge of an examination table
30 Mar 2026
Preventive health expands through SACCaN

Cancer Council SA is partnering with South Australian Comprehensive Cancer Network SACCaN to improve cancer prevention initiatives

Blog
A group of six volunteers, all of different ages and genders, stand in front of a purple Cancer Council SA marquee A group of six volunteers, all of different ages and genders, stand in front of a purple Cancer Council SA marquee
30 Mar 2026
Want to help make an impact?

Cancer Council SA has many fundraising and volunteering opportunities including Australias Biggest Morning Tea, Relay For Life and Do It For Cancer

Blog
Sid the Seagull stands in the middle of a group of 6 primary school students, with the two students on the left holding a SunSmart sign Sid the Seagull stands in the middle of a group of 6 primary school students, with the two students on the left holding a SunSmart sign
30 Mar 2026
SunSmart training tools mandatory for SA teachers

South Australia Department for Education has made Cancer Council SA SunSmart training modules mandatory for all education staff

Blog
Six adults and three young children practice sun safe behaviours in the shade in a park Six adults and three young children practice sun safe behaviours in the shade in a park
3 June 2026
Can you get a sunburn in the shade?

Even in the shade, ultraviolet radiation can cause sunburn on unprotected skin when the UV Index is 3 and above.

Press release
IMG 4185 IMG 4185
21 May 2026
Puppy yoga brings South Aussies together to support families impacted by cancer

Hundreds of South Australians will gather for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea tomorrow, including some very cute four-legged guests, as local business Yoga Paws hosts a special puppy yoga morning tea to raise funds for families impacted by cancer.

Website placeholder Website placeholder
17 May 2026
Unmasking Big Tobacco

Australia has some of the lowest smoking rates in the world. This hard-won progress is again under threat from Big Tobacco. We have come together across the public health sector to publish an open letter to all Australians.

Press release
Web banner Web banner
4 May 2026
Cancer Council SA calls on regional footy clubs to boost bowel cancer screening awareness

Cancer Council SA is encouraging regional South Australians to ‘lift their game’ when it comes to bowel cancer screening - with local footy clubs in the running to receive a $20,000 grant for spreading the word.

Blog
A hand holds a dermatoscope to the shoulder of a patient during a routine skin check. A hand holds a dermatoscope to the shoulder of a patient during a routine skin check.
30 Mar 2026
What is a dermatoscope and how does it work?

Cancer Council SA Dermoscopy Program helps doctors and general practitioners in South Australia access dermatoscopes to perform skin checks and help prevent skin cancer

Blog
A female doctor on the left speaks to a female patient sitting on the edge of an examination table A female doctor on the left speaks to a female patient sitting on the edge of an examination table
30 Mar 2026
Preventive health expands through SACCaN

Cancer Council SA is partnering with South Australian Comprehensive Cancer Network SACCaN to improve cancer prevention initiatives

Blog
A group of six volunteers, all of different ages and genders, stand in front of a purple Cancer Council SA marquee A group of six volunteers, all of different ages and genders, stand in front of a purple Cancer Council SA marquee
30 Mar 2026
Want to help make an impact?

Cancer Council SA has many fundraising and volunteering opportunities including Australias Biggest Morning Tea, Relay For Life and Do It For Cancer

Blog
Sid the Seagull stands in the middle of a group of 6 primary school students, with the two students on the left holding a SunSmart sign Sid the Seagull stands in the middle of a group of 6 primary school students, with the two students on the left holding a SunSmart sign
30 Mar 2026
SunSmart training tools mandatory for SA teachers

South Australia Department for Education has made Cancer Council SA SunSmart training modules mandatory for all education staff