March 2010

How much is smoking REALLY costing you?

This is the big question young people are being asked on Youth Tobacco Free Day, this Friday March 19.

Last chance to share your experience creatively with Cancer Council

Entries for Cancer Council Victoria Arts Awards 2010 will close on Wednesday 7 April and artists are being encouraged to start their creations before it’s too late.

Farmers targeted for skin cancer prevention as UV levels still high in Victoria

With UV levels remaining high enough across Victoria to cause sunburn in as little as 16 minutes, SunSmart is running the skin cancer prevention and early detection campaign, Take care of your farm's most important asset - you.

New National alliance formed to reduce harm from alcohol

Comprising an initial 26 major organisations with a focus on public health and alcohol, the National Alliance for Action on Alcohol (NAAA) will focus on reducing alcohol problems in the community.

Indigenous artists asked to tell their cancer story through art

The Indigenous Visual Art category, introduced 5 years ago, is always marked by the quality of its entries ranging from painting and photographs to video works, craft and sculpture.

Cancer Council Victoria Director announces retirement

Professor David Hill, AO - an internationally respected behavioural scientist who was the founding Director of our Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer (CBRC) - has announced he will be retiring in early 2011.

Nanoparticles & sunscreen

Nanotechnology has been used in sunscreens for many years. To date, our assessment, drawing on the best available evidence, is that nanoparticulates used in sunscreens do not pose a risk.

Secondhand smoke puts 13-year-olds at higher risk of heart disease

Researchers in Finland found that 13-year-olds who'd had frequent exposure to tobacco smoke exhibited thicker artery walls, higher levels of cholesterol, and other blood vessel problems.

Mildura Relay For Life Life - Team information & registration night

Mildura residents are invited to Cancer Council Victoria’s Relay For Life Team Information Night to hear more about the Relay event held in March.

Tea up your friends in May

Help tip the balance in the fight against cancer by taking part in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea this May.

Arts Awards Melbourne Exhibition 2010

A collection of outstanding entries from Cancer Council Victoria’s, internationally acclaimed, Arts Awards will be on display in Melbourne from 11 July.