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Thanks to Twilight & vampire-mania

Monday 26 July 2010
We've been heartily encouraged in our mission to change behaviours around tanning recently. Winter is often a time when people resort to solariums and fake tans but happily it seems that this trend is on the wane.

Tuxedo Junction Ball

Wednesday 21 July 2010
Saturday 7 August marks our 4th annual Tuxedo Junction Ball and we would love to see you there! Held at the fabulous Plaza Ballroom, the night promises to be filled with good food, fine wine, outstanding entertainment and great company.

Junk food levy first serious initiative to put accountability back on food companies

Wednesday 21 July 2010
The Australian Greens’ proposal to require junk food and alcohol companies to choose between providing health information in their advertising or paying a levy is a good first step in putting some accountability for Australia’s rising obesity rates back on unhealthy food manufacturers, according to Prof. Boyd Swinburn from the Obesity Policy Coalition.

What's your risk of cancer?

Friday 16 July 2010
Launched today, the Cut Your Cancer Risk website aims to encourage individuals to adopt seven habits that can not only drastically reduce your chance of developing cancer, but also decrease your risk of other major chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes.

Horsham to benefit from free cancer support forums

Thursday 15 July 2010
Two special Cancer Council Victoria forums will be held in Horsham on Tuesday 17 August. Thanks to a generous contribution from RACV, and local support from Grampians Integrated Cancer Service, these forums will be offered at no cost to the community.

‘Been there, done that'? Lend a helping hand!

Tuesday 13 July 2010
The Cancer Connect one-on-one peer support program is appealing for volunteers to support those affected by cancer.

Time to fight cancer

Tuesday 13 July 2010
Cancer Council Victoria is hoping 4,000 Victorians will use their time to fight cancer and register to volunteer at 350 stalls across the state for Daffodil Day, Friday 27 August 2010.

New online support for disadvantaged group

Monday 5 July 2010
A new Cancer Council online support group for people with mouth, nose and throat cancer will help give a ‘voice’ to people who face unique and debilitating issues after treatment.

Landmark menu labelling will show the fat in the froth

Tuesday 29 June 2010
Health conscious consumers may be unwittingly ordering energy dense snacks and drinks, which may contain up to a quarter of their daily kilojoule intake, due to a lack of clear menu labelling, said Jane Martin, Senior Policy Adviser for the Obesity Policy Coalition.

Lung cancer killing more Australians than ever before but reprieve in sight

Wednesday 23 June 2010
Smoking continues to take a huge toll on Australians with a new report showing lung cancer is still the number one cause of cancer death in the country - killing more people in 2007 than breast, prostate and skin cancers combined.

Urgent action required as obesity toll continues to blow out

Wednesday 23 June 2010
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report released today highlights the need for the Government to stop pandering to industry and get serious about preventing overweight and obesity, according to Jane Martin, senior policy adviser for the Obesity Policy Coalition.

Cancer Council Victoria supports Cancer Australia and NBOCC amalgamation

Wednesday 16 June 2010
Cancer Council Victoria welcomes today's announcement by the Australian Government to merge Cancer Australia and the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC).

Queen's Birthday Honours

Wednesday 16 June 2010

Cancer Council Victoria staff and volunteers were among those recognised on the Queen's Birthday 2010 Honour List. Congratulations to Avis Macphee AM, Peter Fuhrmann PSM and Barbara Thomas OAM.

More proof a price increase helps smokers quit as senate passes tobacco tax

Tuesday 15 June 2010
Calls to Quitline have surged since the increase in tobacco tax excise and were higher in May in Victoria than for any other month in four years. Some 3,111 Victorians phoned the Quitline last month, compared to just over two thousand callers the month before.

Victorian communities to receive free Cancer Forums thanks to RACV

Wednesday 9 June 2010
We're working hard to reduce the impact of cancer on Victorians and one way we do this is by providing a series of free community forums across Victoria with the support of RACV.
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