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5 July 2023
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.

Blog
Three adults smiling at the camera indoors, with lace curtains behind them. Three adults smiling at the camera indoors, with lace curtains behind them.
Press release
A person holds a vape pen with wispy smoke, blurred outdoor scene and brick wall. A person holds a vape pen with wispy smoke, blurred outdoor scene and brick wall.
15 June 2023
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.

Press release
Two children in navy uniforms with pink hats raise their arms beside an adult in a purple hoodie. Two children in navy uniforms with pink hats raise their arms beside an adult in a purple hoodie.
5 June 2023
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.

Press release
Close-up of a person breaking a cigarette in half with both hands. Close-up of a person breaking a cigarette in half with both hands.
31 May 2023
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.

Blog
Person wearing white shirt and blue hat, smiling, holding sanitiser bottle at an outdoor event. Person wearing white shirt and blue hat, smiling, holding sanitiser bottle at an outdoor event.
5 May 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.

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.

Blog
Three adults smiling at the camera indoors, with lace curtains behind them. Three adults smiling at the camera indoors, with lace curtains behind them.
5 July 2023
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.

Press release
A person holds a vape pen with wispy smoke, blurred outdoor scene and brick wall. A person holds a vape pen with wispy smoke, blurred outdoor scene and brick wall.
15 June 2023
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.

Press release
Two children in navy uniforms with pink hats raise their arms beside an adult in a purple hoodie. Two children in navy uniforms with pink hats raise their arms beside an adult in a purple hoodie.
5 June 2023
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.

Press release
Close-up of a person breaking a cigarette in half with both hands. Close-up of a person breaking a cigarette in half with both hands.
31 May 2023
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.

Blog
Person wearing white shirt and blue hat, smiling, holding sanitiser bottle at an outdoor event. Person wearing white shirt and blue hat, smiling, holding sanitiser bottle at an outdoor event.
5 May 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.

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.