Cancer Council WA

Have you been bothered by a neighbour’s cigarette smoke while you were living in an apartment or townhouse in WA? Tell us more about your experience in our survey: bit.ly/4erPYkW.

We were recently given a tour of the WA NIF Node after donating $500,000 towards WA’s first human research-dedicated MRI and PET-CT imaging technology. We are excited that this will improve WA's participation in clinical trials and access to cutting-edge treatments and therapies.

We've welcomed a new study showing @SunSmart saves lives and money. It's expected to prevent 300,000 skin cancers, save 1,000 lives, and return $8.70 for every $1 spent over 20 years. Learn more: bit.ly/3T229N3. @healthpromint @doc_samantha @Melissa_Ledger @louisagord

Early Bird Registration for the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference closes in three days! Take advantage of discounted rates before 30 June. Register now via bit.ly/3UorxxG #OTCC2024

Public health organisations work tirelessly to create safe, healthy spaces for communities to live, learn, work, and play in. However, our efforts only go so far when alcohol companies relentlessly target Australians with ads encouraging them to drink. cancerwa.asn.au/news/community…

Our Vacation Scholarships are now open! We welcome applications from undergraduate students wanting to undertake a cancer research project and gain valuable experience. Visit bit.ly/3y8VQQg to find out more.

The theme of #WorldNoTobaccoDay 2024 is protecting young people from tobacco industry interference. We need to get vapes out of kids’ hands and protect our future generations from the devastating effects of e-cigarettes. Find out more: bit.ly/3yDr81Y

We're calling on the State Government to close loopholes in online alcohol retail following a community survey* that showed overwhelming community support for stronger community protections for the online sale, delivery and advertising of alcohol. bit.ly/3KlSoEv

Registrations are open for the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference 2024! Don't miss out – visit the website for more information or to register today bit.ly/3UorxxG #OTCC2024

The Cancer Research Project Grants Scheme, co-funded by the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund and Cancer Council WA, is now open! We welcome applications for early-stage research projects. Visit bit.ly/3JMRLnd to find out more.

Our Research Fellowships are now open! We welcome applications for qualified senior researchers. Visit bit.ly/3y8VQQg to find out more.

We're proud to be co-hosting the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference 2024 this October. Submit your abstract before 26 April and be part of engaging and thought-provoking program. bit.ly/446C5EP #OTCC2024

Dr Belinda Guo from the University of Western Australia talks about the technology she uses in her blood cancer research.

Dr Belinda Guo from The University of Western Australia is looking at developing a new, simpler test to help people with blood cancer. Read more about Dr Guo’s research via bit.ly/49u3lhJ

Our Postdoctoral Fellowships are now open! Welcoming applications from qualified early-career cancer researchers – visit bit.ly/3PBoTS8 to find out more.

We're urging the Cook government to invest $2.2 million per year into the prevention of skin cancer, as new data reveals the number of West Australians treated at hospital emergency departments for severe sunburn has more than doubled since 2014. Read more bit.ly/4ajpGPy

📣Your voice matters now more than ever! We encourage you to contact your federal MP, asking them to support the new laws to stop the supply of non-prescription vapes. Together, we can protect our young people! Learn how 👇🏽 cancer.org.au/critical-actio…

We're excited to announce that Cancer Council WA has secured $2.52M from the Western Australian Future Health Research Fund to boost funding for WA cancer researchers with a focus on Aboriginal health, rural and remote health, public health, and clinical health.

Congratulations to the successful recipients of our Research Project Grants! These grants will provide important funding for research into breast cancer, childhood brain cancer, and more. Find out more about our Research Project Grants: bit.ly/49Ipfz0.