February

New data reveals concerning gap in cervical screening rates for LGBTQ+ community

Monday 5 June 2023
Cancer Council Victoria and Thorne Harbour Health have joined forces to protect LGBTQ+ Victorians with a cervix from cervical cancer, with new research finding that LGBTQ+ Australians are less likely to participate in cervical screening than non-LGBTQ+ Australians.

New cervical screening option could increase participation rates in regional Victoria and save lives

Tuesday 28 February 2023
Cancer Council Victoria is urging women and people with a cervix in regional Victoria to get up to date with cervical screening and protect themselves from cervical cancer.

Cancer research projects awarded $3.3 million lifeline

Monday 27 February 2023
Thirteen cutting-edge cancer research projects have been awarded a $3.3 million lifeline from Cancer Council Victoria in February.

Cancer Council Victoria’s ‘Food Fight’ recognised at 2022 Victorian Health Promotion Awards

Tuesday 14 February 2023

Cancer Council Victoria has received recognition at the 2022 Victorian Health Promotion Awards for its innovative and effective work on Food Fight, a campaign calling for government action to remove unhealthy food and drink advertising from public transport, public transport infrastructure and near schools.