November 2017

Wednesday 1 November, 2017

 

Walking Stars cancelled due to extreme weather

Thursday 30 November 2017
We are incredibly disappointed to advise that the inaugural Walking Stars event has been cancelled for tomorrow, Saturday 2 December 2017.

Statement from Cancer Council Victoria following the release of the report into funding for research into cancers with low survival rates

Wednesday 29 November 2017
Cancer Council Victoria welcomes the Senate Committee findings following the release of the report into funding for research into cancers with low survival rates yesterday.

Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017

Wednesday 29 November 2017
Cancer Council Victoria has noted that the Victorian Parliament has passed voluntary assisted dying laws for Victoria. These come into effect on 19 June 2019.

Disadvantaged Australians 60% more likely to die from cancer: report

Tuesday 28 November 2017
Australians from the most disadvantaged backgrounds are 60 per cent more likely to die from cancer, a shocking new report has revealed.

Paddle Across the Bay for a cancer-free future

Wednesday 15 November 2017
Paddle Across the Bay, a much-loved sporting event proudly supporting Cancer Council Victoria, will take place in March 2018 and registrations are now open.

SunSmart issues warning as 1 in 3 adults don't understand cause of sunburn

Tuesday 14 November 2017
New data from a Cancer Council Victoria survey shows more than a third of Victorians do not know the correct indicator of sunburn risk – putting themselves and their families at risk of sun damage and ultimately skin cancer.