July 2007
Obesity Coalition welcomes ALP announcement on junk food
The Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) has welcomed an announcement by the Australian Labor Party to consider banning aggressive and pervasive marketing of unhealthy food to children.
Cancer Council Victoria funds new research fellowship
The Cancer Council Victoria is inviting medically qualified researchers to apply for a new early career cancer research fellowship.
Quit calls for state-wide ban on smoking in cars with children
Almost 9 out of 10 Victorian smokers think that smoking should not be allowed in cars when children are present, according to figures released today.
Special forum helps people affected by advanced cancer
Learning how to live well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special forum to be held at The Cancer Council Victoria on 4 August 2007.
Harry's cans for cancer
Harry Barnett, of Inverloch, has been recognised for his years of voluntary service. Aged 83, he regularly collects aluminium cans and passes on proceeds to support cancer research.
Flower power: Local residents to volunteer for Daffodil Day
The Cancer Council Victoria is calling on Ballarat residents to join local supporter Jan Skewes in volunteering for Daffodil Day on Friday 24 August.
Greek community gives $16,000 for cancer
The Panarcadian Association of Melbourne - a Greek community group - has raised $16,000 to fight cancer, inspired by the fact that several members had recently faced cancer.
New focus on cancer a giant step forward
The announcement today of the launch of the Victorian Cancer Agency, a new State Government funded organisation, has been welcomed by The Cancer Council Victoria.
Wurundjeri tribe honoured
The Cancer Council Victoria will celebrate NAIDOC week by launching ‘Land Acknowledgement plaques’ to show respect to the Traditional Custodians, the Wurundjeri tribe.
Knox resident selected for Arts Awards
Work by City of Knox resident Jesse Van Den Dungen will be displayed as part of the 2007 Cancer Council Victoria Arts Awards, an exhibition opening on 21 July at Gallery 15@15W.
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