November 2019

Tobacco tax increase has helped smokers to quit

Thursday 21 November 2019

Large tax increases on tobacco since 2010 helped reduce smoking prevalence in Australia, a study published today in The Lancet Public Health has found.

Tee off and fight back against cancer

Thursday 14 November 2019
Victorians encouraged to sign up for The Longest Day this December
Golfers are being encouraged to take to the green for a 72-hole endurance golf challenge to raise funds for life-saving cancer research.

Walking Stars to Light Up Melbourne CBD

Wednesday 13 November 2019

Melbourne’s first night-time half marathon and fundraising event, Walking Stars, is returning to the city.

Public Cervix Announcement new campaign highlights safe inclusive cervical screening for LGBTIQ people

A campaign launching today aims to support LGBTIQ people aged 25-74 to take part in cervical screening with a simple message: whatever your sexual or gender identity, if you have a cervix, then you need cervical screening every five years.

Sistas, get checked! Community event at Rumbalara supports Aboriginal women to put their health first

Cancer Council Victoria, BreastScreen Victoria and the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) have joined forces to host a unique health event for Aboriginal women in the Shepparton area on Wednesday 13 November.