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• Public Relations Manager

  General information, events, fundraising, support and research

  Michael.Tarquinio@cancervic.org.au
  0400 029 450

• Media Manager

  Cancer Prevention including tobacco, lung cancer, Quit program, Food for Health Alliance, LiveLighter, obesity, alcohol, skin cancer prevention, SunSmart

  Prue.Gildea@cancervic.org.au
  0400 394 274

• Senior Communications Advisor

  Cancer Screening and Early Detection (including bowel and cervical cancer, hepatitis B and HPV immunisation)

  Ashleigh.Say@cancervic.org.au
  (03) 9514 6454

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Lambros Army joins forces with Cancer Council, taking global fundraising efforts to new lengths

Monday 16 March 2026

Endurance athletes Stefan and Lachlan Lamble of Lambros Army are lacing up for a new partnership with Cancer Council, kicking off the next chapter of the brothers’ global efforts to raise awareness of the impacts of cancer.

Cancer Council Victoria announces 2025 Grants-In-Aid recipients

Thursday 5 March 2026

Cancer Council Victoria has announced new funding for cancer research through its Grants-in-Aid program, reinforcing the vital role research plays in improving outcomes and quality of life for people affected by cancer.

Cancer Council Victoria highlights the importance of bowel cancer screening for Victorians aged 45 to 49 amid low participation

Thursday 26 February 2026

Cancer Council Victoria has relaunched its state-wide bowel cancer screening campaign with an increased focus on younger Victorians as part of a renewed push for preventative health measures.

New immunotherapy research to tackle deadliest gynaecological cancer

Friday 30 January 2026

A Melbourne-based researcher is hoping to improve the survival outcome for the deadliest gynaecological cancer with a new type of immunotherapy, as Cancer Council Victoria unveils the first recipients of the Cancer Research Fellowships Victoria program.

Victoria records highest-ever number of cancer diagnoses, as Cancer Council Victoria shines a light on ‘hidden’ risks impacting communities

Wednesday 17 December 2025

New data released today by the Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR) has revealed that in 2024 the state recorded the highest number of new cancer diagnoses since population-wide cancer reporting began in 1982 – as Cancer Council Victoria warns more must be done to increase awareness around prevention, screening and support services.

New year, healthy you: Get ready for 2026 with these simple steps to lower your cancer risk

Monday 1 December 2025

Looking for New Year’s resolution ideas to make sure your 2026 is off to a healthy start? Here are some changes that you can make to help lower your risk of cancer.

National Lung Cancer Screening Program now available

Eligible Australians aged 50 to 70, with a history of smoking are now able to screen for signs of lung cancer through the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.

Keep up with cancer screening and health checks this Women’s Health Week

Tuesday 2 September 2025

Cancer Council Victoria is urging women to be vigilant about unexplained symptoms and keep up to date with health checks this Women's Health Week (September 1–5).

Join the 20,000 Victorians aged 45 to 49 who have ordered this life-saving test

Thursday 31 July 2025

Cancer Council Victoria urges eligible 45 to 49-year-old Victorians to order a free bowel screening test kit and do it as soon as it comes in the mail.

Cancer Council Victoria relaunches In Your Hands campaign to encourage cervical screening for regional Victorians

Wednesday 23 July 2025

Cancer Council Victoria has relaunched the successful In Your Hands campaign, this time focusing on improving access and reducing barriers to cervical screening participation across regional Victoria.

Cautious optimism and calls for sustained efforts on nicotine addiction as vaping rise halts among young people

Tuesday 15 July 2025

New research published today looks at the prevalence of smoking, vaping and dual use by Australians aged 14 years and over, finding current vaping has plateaued among young people after sharply increasing from 2020 to its peak in 2023

Bowel cancer on the rise in young Victorians

Tuesday 8 July 2025

Bowel cancer incidence among Victorians aged 25-49 years has increased by 65 per cent since 2005, according to data from the Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR).

New research reveals decades of cancer control efforts paying off

Wednesday 9 July 2025

Research by Cancer Council Victoria’s Cancer Epidemiology team published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health has revealed more than 230,000 lives have been saved from the impact of cancer control measures implemented since about the 1960s.

Don’t wait for an emergency: too many Victorians delaying bowel cancer screening

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Cancer Council Victoria is urging Victorians not to ignore cancer symptoms and for those aged 45-74 to participate in regular bowel cancer screening.

Groundbreaking data sees Victorians living with metastatic breast cancer counted for first time

Wednesday 18 June 2025

An estimate of the number of Victorians currently living with metastatic (Stage 4) breast cancer has been captured for the first time, according to new data from the Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR).

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