Cancer Council Australia

We’re excited to be attending the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA)-IPOS 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide from 11–14 November 2025! Kate Whittaker and Clare Lynex will be contributing to important discussions on improving cancer outcomes and advancing public health policy. Here’s how we’re contributing:   🍽 Breakfast session — Day 2 (Thursday, 13 November) from 7.30-8:45 am in Hall A. We’re proud to partner with the Equitable Cancer Outcomes across Rural and Remote Australia (ECORRA) research team from Deakin University and the Institute for Health Transformation, alongside Anna Ugalde and Hannah Jongebloed, for the COSA–IPOS breakfast session: “Equitable cancer outcomes across rural and remote Australia (ECORRA): recent innovations driven by partnerships”. This session will prioritise actions for rural health that direct national policy that improves cancer outcomes for Australians living regionally.   We’ll also be sharing posters on our latest work on our obesity policy and mental health and cancer care policy, highlighting opportunities for prevention, treatment and support across the cancer continuum. You can check out our full mental health and cancer care policy here https://lnkd.in/gD2EP95n   Register for the breakfast sessions here https://lnkd.in/gQVRztY8 🌟 If you’re attending, come say hello and learn more about our work!    #COSAIPOS2025

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in Australia, and each year it takes the lives of too many. However, early detection and awareness can make a difference. 🔍 Know the signs: Persistent cough, unexplained shortness of breath, and chest pain are just a few of the early symptoms. If any of these sound familiar, speak to your GP—early intervention is crucial. For eligible Aussies, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is a free initiative from the Australian government designed to detect lung cancer before symptoms appear. Learn more about it here https://brnw.ch/21wX8T2 Queenslanders aged 50 – 80 years old who smoke but are looking to quit can join the Max Up Research Study (free smoking cessation and free lung cancer screening) – call Quitline (13 78 48) or visit this link https://brnw.ch/21wX8T3 #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #EarlyDetection #CancerSupport #LungCancerScreening

Please consider participating in this important research opportunity below ⬇️

On World Mental Health Day, we’re reminding everyone touched by cancer: Your mental health matters. Whether you’re a patient, survivor, carer, or loved one, the emotional toll is real, and it’s OK to ask for help. We know that coping with cancer is challenging, which is why we offer a comprehensive range of support services for all people affected by all cancers across Australia. 💛 Let’s talk about it. Let’s look after each other. To find out more about support and services, head to https://brnw.ch/21wWuSL #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAwareness #CancerSupport #YouAreNotAlone #SupportMatters #MentalHealthAndCancer

Looking for a meaningful way to connect with your team, friends, or colleagues? OK, bear with us - it might not be your usual weekend or after-work activity, but donating blood together could be one of the most impactful things you ever do as a group. 💡 Start a Lifeblood Team - a blood donation group that anyone can create or join. It’s a simple, powerful way to unite with coworkers, friends, or community members and do something life-changing. Whether you're a group of 5 or 500, nothing beats the feeling of saving lives together. Let’s turn connection into action and make a real difference for people living with blood cancer and other serious illnesses. 👉 Learn more or start a team: https://brnw.ch/21wVRCo #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth #LifebloodTeams #BloodDonation #CorporateVolunteering #TeamBuilding

We're excited to be attending the Public Health Association of Australia's Public Health Conference in Wollongong 📍 from 16–19 September!   Alicia Machalias and Joanna McGlone from our Policy team will be contributing to important conversations across several sessions - here’s where you can find us: 📅 Tuesday, Session 1C: Epidemiology in Public Health (11:00 am–12:30 pm) Joanna will present "Environmental exposures and cancer risk: Complexities in navigating evidence and policy development". 📅 Wednesday, Session 3E: Global and One Health conversation starters (11:00 am–12:30 pm) Alicia will present "Pushing for action: Reducing the growing burden of liver cancer in Australia". 📅 Thursday, Session 4C: Food, Health and Policy (11:00 am–12:30 pm) Alicia will present "Changes over time equals zero; how to advance alcohol policy action", and Joanna will present "Double the impact: Preventing cancer by addressing obesity".   You’ll also find us at our trestle table in the exhibition hall - come say hello and learn more about our work! #AustPH2025

Cancer Council Australia is proud to announce the launch of our new National Policy on Mental Health and Cancer Care, which aims to address inequities in access to mental health support and services experienced by people diagnosed with cancer. We recognise that more work needs to be done to understand the experience of psychological distress and mental health among people affected by cancer in Australia. This policy outlines our vision for the future and the needed advocacy to address health inequities in this population. The following priorities are aimed at improving the identification and management of psychosocial distress and access to mental health support for people diagnosed with cancer: - Improving the integration of routine screening for psychological distress among people affected by cancer - Embedding a stepped-care approach to mental health support in cancer care  - Mapping the capacity and resourcing needs of the mental health workforce to support people affected by cancer - Improving data collection and reporting of the mental health of people across the cancer continuum For people diagnosed with cancer to access appropriate psychosocial and psychological support, collaboration is required across all levels of government, social services, health and mental health services, and non-government organisations and service providers. We also acknowledge the important contributions of experts from across the cancer care and mental health sectors who helped shape this work, including lived experience advocates who contributed to its development. Read the full policy here https://brnw.ch/21wVEB8 #cancercare #mentalhealth #healthequity #personcentredcare

This important research done by All.Can Australia will identify key gaps in current care to improve care models. The anonymous survey will collect data from the experiences of patients and carers in Australia who have been directly impacted by cancer, and will take only 20 minutes. For more information about the survey and how to sign up, see below ⬇️

Women’s Health Week is here from 1-5 September 2025! As Australia’s largest event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all women, girls, and gender-diverse people, this week is all about prioritising YOU. This year’s theme, ‘Say Yes to You’, is a powerful reminder to put your health first, because every screening, every check-up, every conversation can make a difference. 💗 Say yes to booking that health check. 💗 Say yes to learning more about cancer prevention. 💗 Say yes to you. To learn more about getting health checks, head to: 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wVlKV #WomensHealthWeek2025 #EveryCheckMatters #CancerPrevention

This #DaffodilDay there are multiple ways you can make a difference🌼 Whether you donate or buy some daffodils, every action helps raise vital funds for life-saving cancer research. 💛 Join thousands of Aussies coming together to support better treatments, earlier diagnosis, and hope for those affected by cancer. Get involved your way — find out more at https://brnw.ch/21wV4Fu 🌼