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New research exposes the manipulative tricks the e-cigarette industry uses to normalise vaping among teens on social media

VicHealth and Quit have released alarming new research revealing the sneaky and unethical ways the vaping industry uses social media to promote and sell dangerous products to young Australians. Read more

5 ways to save money and eat well

With many Australians struggling with the cost of living right now and looking for ways to reduce the cost of their food bill just to get by, we thought it would be timely to share some top tips that you can do to save money while still eating healthy. Read more

Don’t take the risk, take the test 

If you’re aged 50 to 74 you will have received a bowel screening kit in the mail. Bowel cancer survivor, Laurie, is urging all Australians who receive the test to Get to It.  Read more

Landmark legislation to reignite the fight against smoking and nicotine addiction

Cancer Council Australia welcomes the new landmark Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Bill 2023 introduced today, as a critical action to prevent and further reduce harm caused by tobacco products and nicotine addiction. Read more

Get the facts on vaping

In early May, news of reforms to tackle smoking and vaping was warmly welcomed by Quit and Cancer Council Victoria, along with many parents and teachers. Read more

Get the facts on vaping - Victorians urged to 'see through the haze'

Thursday 1 June 2023
A new Quit campaign highlighting the risks of vaping is being launched today alongside new research by Cancer Council Victoria’s Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer. The data reveals many Victorians are still unaware of the risks associated with vaping. Read more

New data reveals nine in ten Australians want government action to stop Australia’s escalating e-cigarette crisis

Thursday 23 February 2023

A new Cancer Council Victoria report shows growing public support for policy action to limit the availability and use of e-cigarettes. Almost nine in ten Australian adults (87%) want government action to stop a new generation of Australians from becoming addicted to nicotine.

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Don't put off the chance to save your life. Protect against bowel cancer and Get2it today.

Tuesday 23 August 2022

Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer. However, we know that 90 per cent of bowel cancer cases could be successfully treated if caught early.

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World-first centre celebrates 10 years of advancing law to stop cancer

Friday 1 April 2022

A decade after launching as the only centre of its kind in the world, the McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer continues to have global impact shaping laws that prevent cancer and protect people affected by it.

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‘Food Fight’ launches to protect kids from unhealthy food and drink advertising

Thursday 31 March 2022

Cancer Council Victoria launches Food Fight, a new campaign to protect children from unhealthy food and drink advertising.

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1 in 20 Victorians smoke daily and drink at high-risk levels, putting them at extra risk of mouth and throat cancers

A bad mix: tobacco and alcohol together increase cancer risk

Tuesday 1 February 2022

Individually, tobacco and alcohol cause thousands of cancer diagnoses in Australia each year. But what many aren’t aware of is that for some cancers, the combined effect of alcohol and tobacco is even greater than the sum of their individual effects.

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The right side of the numbers

Monday 6 September 2021

Matt was only 37 when he received heartbreaking news from his oncologist; “I have good and bad news. The good news is the melanoma in your groin is responding to the radiotherapy. The bad news is that it’s now in your bones. I’m sorry, the cancer has progressed to stage 4.” As a single parent to 7-year-old Nixon, Matt’s greatest fears suddenly felt very real.

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Beyond Dry July: Kathryn shares how going alcohol free changed her life

Thursday 19 August 2021

This July – despite many of us enduring lockdowns and the many restrictions and stresses that come with being stuck at home – over 38,000 Australians gave up alcohol as part of Dry July, to raise funds for people affected by cancer. For Kathryn, who celebrated 2 years of being alcohol-free this July, giving it up has given her more than she imagined.

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Teens on mobile phones

E-cigarettes too easy for teens to access

Thursday 20 May 2021

E-cigarette use is climbing among teenagers due to dodgy online marketing and influence from their peers. But we’re developing resources to educate our kids.

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