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10 July 2026
Our new project’s potential lasting impact

Cancer Council SA is planning to build a new supportive accommodation facility, located in Adelaide's northern suburbs, for regional people travelling to Adelaide for cancer treatment.

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A concept drawing of the planned new Cancer Council SA Northern Accommodation facility. A concept drawing of the planned new Cancer Council SA Northern Accommodation facility.
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Nurse taking blood sample from a young adult woman in a medical laboratory Nurse taking blood sample from a young adult woman in a medical laboratory
7 July 2026
What is the CA125 blood test?

The CA125 blood test is used to detect cancer antigen 125 protein levels, but it is not used by itself to diagnose whether or not a person has cancer.

Press release
Cancer Council Shade Grants Lake Windemere School A 110 Cancer Council Shade Grants Lake Windemere School A 110
5 June 2026
Eight South Australian schools receive shade grants to protect children from future risk of skin cancer

Eight South Australian schools and early childhood centres have received a combined $250,000 through Cancer Council SA and Preventive Health SA’s Shade Grant initiative to build or improve shade structures in schools. 

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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
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
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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 concept drawing of the planned new Cancer Council SA Northern Accommodation facility. A concept drawing of the planned new Cancer Council SA Northern Accommodation facility.
10 July 2026
Our new project’s potential lasting impact

Cancer Council SA is planning to build a new supportive accommodation facility, located in Adelaide's northern suburbs, for regional people travelling to Adelaide for cancer treatment.

Blog
Nurse taking blood sample from a young adult woman in a medical laboratory Nurse taking blood sample from a young adult woman in a medical laboratory
7 July 2026
What is the CA125 blood test?

The CA125 blood test is used to detect cancer antigen 125 protein levels, but it is not used by itself to diagnose whether or not a person has cancer.

Press release
Cancer Council Shade Grants Lake Windemere School A 110 Cancer Council Shade Grants Lake Windemere School A 110
5 June 2026
Eight South Australian schools receive shade grants to protect children from future risk of skin cancer

Eight South Australian schools and early childhood centres have received a combined $250,000 through Cancer Council SA and Preventive Health SA’s Shade Grant initiative to build or improve shade structures in schools. 

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