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5 May 2023
How junk food advertising is impacting children’s health

Evidence shows that junk food advertising makes it difficult for parents to build healthy eating habits in children. That’s why Cancer Council SA recently conducted a study on junk food advertising near South Aussie schools and found that almost 80 per cent of food and drink ads are about junk food.

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Three children in navy and yellow school uniforms sit in a tree, smiling. Three children in navy and yellow school uniforms sit in a tree, smiling.
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Open palm holding a cigarette and a black vape pen. Open palm holding a cigarette and a black vape pen.
5 May 2023
New laws to reduce smoking and vaping rates

Cancer Council SA has a proud history of working with the community to reduce smoking rates over the past 40 years. That’s why we’re so pleased to see the release of new Federal and South Australian Government Tobacco Control Strategies which aim to significantly reduce smoking rates.

Blog
Two people smile at the camera in front of a mural; one wears an orange top, other a maroon polo. Two people smile at the camera in front of a mural; one wears an orange top, other a maroon polo.
5 May 2023
Caring for someone with brain cancer: Andy and Rosel’s story

Like any other night, Andy Stokes and his wife Rosel went to bed, only to wake in a completely different life. In 2006, Rosel, then 39, suffered a sudden seizure which led to the discovery of a brain tumour the size of an egg pressing on the part of her brain that controls speech and movement.

Press release
Lab worker with curly hair and glasses, in a white coat, using a pipette in a bright lab. Lab worker with curly hair and glasses, in a white coat, using a pipette in a bright lab.
4 May 2023
Have a cuppa for a cause this May and support South Australian cancer research

Cancer Council SA is encouraging South Aussies to come together and celebrate 30 years of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and new funding for South Australian cancer research which aims to save the lives of children with leukaemia.

Press release
Three children in navy uniforms with hats lean on a yellow railing at a playground, smiling. Three children in navy uniforms with hats lean on a yellow railing at a playground, smiling.
1 May 2023
New study shows that almost 80 per cent of food and drink ads targeted at South Aussie children are junk food

With students heading back to school today, Cancer Council SA has released new data that shows that almost 80 per cent of food and drink advertisements South Australian children will see on their way to school are about junk food.

Blog
Two people pose together against a white brick wall; one in black, the other in blue with a gold headpiece. Two people pose together against a white brick wall; one in black, the other in blue with a gold headpiece.
19 Apr 2023
Vanessa gives back to the community that supported her during her cancer experience

Do it for Cancer fundraiser Vanessa Maiorano, supporting Cancer Council SA has a very personal reason.

Blog
Large crowd in white outfits and sunglasses in a suburban street; a person lies on the grass in front. Large crowd in white outfits and sunglasses in a suburban street; a person lies on the grass in front.
18 Apr 2023
Our Million Dollar Marilyns

On Sunday 5 February, the 10th Marilyn Jetty Swim, held each year as part of the Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic, saw a record number of 513 Marilyns swimming or paddling 400 metres around the Brighton Jetty—all dressed head to toe as ‘50s icon Marilyn Monroe—making this our biggest year yet!

Press release
A hand holding a black vape pen with a cigarette resting on the palm. A hand holding a black vape pen with a cigarette resting on the palm.
13 Apr 2023
Cancer Council SA supports new government policies to crack down on smoking and vaping

Cancer Council SA commends the government on their announcement today which will see tough new laws to stub out smoking and vaping in South Australia.

Blog
Three children in navy and yellow school uniforms sit in a tree, smiling. Three children in navy and yellow school uniforms sit in a tree, smiling.
5 May 2023
How junk food advertising is impacting children’s health

Evidence shows that junk food advertising makes it difficult for parents to build healthy eating habits in children. That’s why Cancer Council SA recently conducted a study on junk food advertising near South Aussie schools and found that almost 80 per cent of food and drink ads are about junk food.

Blog
Open palm holding a cigarette and a black vape pen. Open palm holding a cigarette and a black vape pen.
5 May 2023
New laws to reduce smoking and vaping rates

Cancer Council SA has a proud history of working with the community to reduce smoking rates over the past 40 years. That’s why we’re so pleased to see the release of new Federal and South Australian Government Tobacco Control Strategies which aim to significantly reduce smoking rates.

Blog
Two people smile at the camera in front of a mural; one wears an orange top, other a maroon polo. Two people smile at the camera in front of a mural; one wears an orange top, other a maroon polo.
5 May 2023
Caring for someone with brain cancer: Andy and Rosel’s story

Like any other night, Andy Stokes and his wife Rosel went to bed, only to wake in a completely different life. In 2006, Rosel, then 39, suffered a sudden seizure which led to the discovery of a brain tumour the size of an egg pressing on the part of her brain that controls speech and movement.

Press release
Lab worker with curly hair and glasses, in a white coat, using a pipette in a bright lab. Lab worker with curly hair and glasses, in a white coat, using a pipette in a bright lab.
4 May 2023
Have a cuppa for a cause this May and support South Australian cancer research

Cancer Council SA is encouraging South Aussies to come together and celebrate 30 years of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and new funding for South Australian cancer research which aims to save the lives of children with leukaemia.

Press release
Three children in navy uniforms with hats lean on a yellow railing at a playground, smiling. Three children in navy uniforms with hats lean on a yellow railing at a playground, smiling.
1 May 2023
New study shows that almost 80 per cent of food and drink ads targeted at South Aussie children are junk food

With students heading back to school today, Cancer Council SA has released new data that shows that almost 80 per cent of food and drink advertisements South Australian children will see on their way to school are about junk food.

Blog
Two people pose together against a white brick wall; one in black, the other in blue with a gold headpiece. Two people pose together against a white brick wall; one in black, the other in blue with a gold headpiece.
19 Apr 2023
Vanessa gives back to the community that supported her during her cancer experience

Do it for Cancer fundraiser Vanessa Maiorano, supporting Cancer Council SA has a very personal reason.

Blog
Large crowd in white outfits and sunglasses in a suburban street; a person lies on the grass in front. Large crowd in white outfits and sunglasses in a suburban street; a person lies on the grass in front.
18 Apr 2023
Our Million Dollar Marilyns

On Sunday 5 February, the 10th Marilyn Jetty Swim, held each year as part of the Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic, saw a record number of 513 Marilyns swimming or paddling 400 metres around the Brighton Jetty—all dressed head to toe as ‘50s icon Marilyn Monroe—making this our biggest year yet!

Press release
A hand holding a black vape pen with a cigarette resting on the palm. A hand holding a black vape pen with a cigarette resting on the palm.
13 Apr 2023
Cancer Council SA supports new government policies to crack down on smoking and vaping

Cancer Council SA commends the government on their announcement today which will see tough new laws to stub out smoking and vaping in South Australia.