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Media contacts

• 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

Recent releases

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Rural and regional Victorians urged to go smokefree for 2017

Wednesday 4 January 2017

Quit Victoria is encouraging rural and regional Victorians to butt out for a fresh start to 2017, as survey results show Victorians living outside Melbourne are more likely to smoke than those living in the metropolitan area.

Research Profile: Self-guided interventions for psychological distress

Thursday 16 February 2017

Self-guided interventions may hold promise in allowing patients to engage with support or education as they need. A recent systematic review exploring the evidence for effective interventions such as workbooks, resource packs or online information identifies potentially efficient ways in managing psychological distress in people with cancer.

Facilitator training for Health Professionals

Thursday 16 February 2017

The Wellness and Life After Cancer program assists those who have finished active treatment to make the change from clinical management to supported self management. New facilitator training will be held on 30 and 31 March 2017 at Cancer Council Victoria for health professionals interested in running the program in their local health service.

Thank you Dry July

Thursday 16 February 2017

Thank you to all Dry July participants who took the challenge in 2016 to give up alcohol for one month. It was a grand fundraising effort, and as a result, Cancer Council Victoria can embark on three projects which aim to provide support to reduce the burden of cancer.

‘Summer of Cycling’ supports Cancer Council Victoria

Monday 12 December 2016

GTR Events will proudly support Cancer Council Victoria through their ‘Summer of Cycling’ series, a unique event which will bring professionals, amateurs and volunteers together for a month of world class cycling.

Support available for Victorians affected by cancer this festive season

Monday 12 December 2016

For many the festive season is a special time of year, however for those affected by cancer this period can be a particularly difficult time.

Publication profile: Special Occasions and Celebrations fact sheet

Thursday 15 December 2016

Thinking about additional practical tips to help your patients and their families get through the holiday season? Our new Special Occasions and Celebrations fact sheet provides useful suggestions to assist people affected by cancer so they can make the most of this time of year.

New report highlights urgent need for national obesity strategy

Thursday 8 December 2016

As new figures reveal high rates of overweight and obesity right across the country, the Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) is calling for a national obesity strategy to address a serious and widespread weight problem.

Unilever Paddle Pop ad found in breach of responsible marketing to kids code

Wednesday 7 December 2016

Australia’s independent advertising watchdog, the Advertising Standards Board (ASB) has found Unilever in breach of the Responsible Children’s Marketing Initiative (RCMI) after a complaint by the Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) was upheld.

Bowel cancer second biggest cancer killer in Victoria

Monday 5 December 2016

New report reveals world’s most up-to-date cancer incidence and mortality information

Cancer Council Victoria’s Clinical Network celebrates 40 years of connecting cancer clinicians

Monday 28 November 2016

Cancer Council Victoria’s Clinical Network is celebrating their 40th year of connecting cancer clinicians from across Victoria.

New Arabic cartoon featuring Akmal Saleh targets tricky subject

Friday 25 November 2016

Egyptian-Australian comedian Akmal Saleh has written and voiced a new cartoon that aims to break down the stigmas around cancer screening using comedy.

Victorians needed for study into law at end of life

Wednesday 23 November 2016

Victorians are being urged to take part in an Australian-first study to better understand community engagement with law at the end of life.

Hidden kilojoules in alcohol a double whammy for health

Tuesday 22 November 2016

Cancer Council Victoria is urging drinkers to beware of the hidden kilojoules in alcoholic beverages, as new figures reveal a few drinks after work could equal half a day's energy intake.

Comedy gives a new meaning to bowel screening

Monday 21 November 2016

Toilet humour is performed alongside important lessons about cancer prevention in a new upcoming stand-up comedy show for the Victorian Koori community.

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