Stewart’s kayak for cancer
Stewart set off in April to kayak a massive 630 kilometres across the Murray River, all while raising vital funds for South Australians impacted by cancer. Inspired by his family’s own cancer experience, he raised over $10,600 for vital cancer research.
Cancer Council SA commends government crackdown on illegal vapes
Cancer Council SA strongly supports the South Australian Government taking stronger action to help stamp out illegal sales of e-cigarettes in South Australia.
Cancer Council SA Welcomes Launch of Updated Right Bite Standards and Hub.
Cancer Council SA warmly welcomes the launch of the updated Right Bite Food and Drink Supply Standards and the new Healthy Food Environments Hub. The updated standards, developed collaboratively by Wellbeing SA and the Department for Education marks a pivotal milestone in advancing healthy food environments for school children across South Australia.
Research shows that more than 1,400 South Australians will die from tobacco related illness in 2023
This World No Tobacco Day, Cancer Council SA is urging South Australians to quit smoking with data from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) showing that more than 1,400 South Australians will die from tobacco related illness in 2023.
Cancer Council SA CE Kerry Rowlands shares her skin cancer experience
For Cancer Council SA Chief Executive Kerry Rowlands, what started as a small freckle on her leg that looked a bit darker than the others, turned out to be a melanoma. Kerry shares her own experience with skin cancer in the hopes of encouraging South Aussies to get to know their skin and seek an expert opinion if they notice any changes.
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.
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.
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.
Stewart’s kayak for cancer
Stewart set off in April to kayak a massive 630 kilometres across the Murray River, all while raising vital funds for South Australians impacted by cancer. Inspired by his family’s own cancer experience, he raised over $10,600 for vital cancer research.
Cancer Council SA commends government crackdown on illegal vapes
Cancer Council SA strongly supports the South Australian Government taking stronger action to help stamp out illegal sales of e-cigarettes in South Australia.
Cancer Council SA Welcomes Launch of Updated Right Bite Standards and Hub.
Cancer Council SA warmly welcomes the launch of the updated Right Bite Food and Drink Supply Standards and the new Healthy Food Environments Hub. The updated standards, developed collaboratively by Wellbeing SA and the Department for Education marks a pivotal milestone in advancing healthy food environments for school children across South Australia.
Research shows that more than 1,400 South Australians will die from tobacco related illness in 2023
This World No Tobacco Day, Cancer Council SA is urging South Australians to quit smoking with data from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) showing that more than 1,400 South Australians will die from tobacco related illness in 2023.
Cancer Council SA CE Kerry Rowlands shares her skin cancer experience
For Cancer Council SA Chief Executive Kerry Rowlands, what started as a small freckle on her leg that looked a bit darker than the others, turned out to be a melanoma. Kerry shares her own experience with skin cancer in the hopes of encouraging South Aussies to get to know their skin and seek an expert opinion if they notice any changes.
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.
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.
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.