November 2007

Lindy Burns shares the Love

ABC radio presenter Lindy Burns has been volunteering her time with the Cancer Council to prepare for the station's 'Day of Love' on 30 November.

Make your Christmas gift count

With Christmas approaching, we're urging supporters to dig deep to raise money for the Bowel Cancer Education Program. Bowel Cancer kills 22 Victorians every week.

Satirist John Clarke wins prestigious President’s Award

John Clarke has won The Cancer Council Victoria's prestigious President's Award for his ongoing commitment to the fight against cancer.

The Victorian Tobacco Act 1987 – the untold story

To celebrate the 20th birthday of VicHealth, we've reproduced and republished a report documenting the political campaign that led to the organisation being founded by the Victorian Parliament.

Australian led, world-first study dismantles tobacco industry myth

A world-first study led by Australian researchers has blown the lid on the tobacco industry myth that cigarette pack displays in the retail environment are harmless.

Sun a deadly risk for outdoor workers

The Cancer Council Australia has launched a range of resources to help employers and employees work safely in the sun as part of National Skin Cancer Action Week.

Free forum helps people with advanced cancer live well

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 1 December 2007.

New campaign warns of the dangers of solarium use

With new regulations for solariums to come into effect soon, Victorians will be warned about the dangers of solarium use with the launch of a campaign by Health Minister, Daniel Andrews.

Relay For Life sparks into action

Relay For Life excitement is gripping Victoria again, with communities across the state getting ready to pound the pavement once more in the name of cancer research.

Mornington Peninsula men band together

On 12 September 2007, the Mornington Peninsula community came together for a Sportsmen for Men’s Health dinner at the Mornington Racecourse to encourage locals to be health conscious.