Cancer Council Western Australia

Congratulations to the successful recipients of five of the Cancer Research Project Grants, with projects focused on clinical medicine and basic science research – Dr Kai Chen, Dr Bree Foley, Professor Peter Leedman, Dr Sebastien Malinge, and Dr Francois Xavier Rwandamuriye and their teams. These are just five of the twelve Cancer Research Projects Grants co-funded by the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund and Cancer Council WA. For more information on Cancer Research Project Grants, visit https://bit.ly/3X9HGrB.

☕ It’s time to make your cuppa count! ☕ Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is back 22 May and registrations are NOW OPEN! You can host your Biggest Morning Tea on any day in May or June—whatever works best for you and your team. It’s the perfect way to take a break, enjoy some treats, and raise vital funds for the fight against cancer. Sign up today to start planning your event: https://bit.ly/4hRLyG1.

We would like to thank WA Charity Direct for their amazing ongoing support. Thanks to a $10,000 grant, we are able to offer direct support to country cancer patients staying at Crawford Lodge and Milroy Lodge who may be experiencing hardship, helping ensure that no one has to face cancer alone. Thank you once again WA Charity Direct for your generosity!

Congratulations to the successful recipients of the Clinical Priority Cancer Research Project Grants – Associate Professor Pilar Blancafort, Dr Belinda Guo, and Professor Brendan Kennedy, and their teams at The University of Western Australia. The Clinical Priority Cancer Research Project Grants are just three of the twelve Cancer Research Projects Grants co-funded by the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund and Cancer Council WA. For more information on our Cancer Research Project Grants, visit https://bit.ly/3X9HGrB.

State Governments can champion protecting kids from junk food advertising by setting standards for the types of foods and drinks that are advertised on their own property.   I was interviewed by the 7:30 Report about the ongoing work Cancer Council Western Australia leads alongside Western Australian health groups calling on the WA government to implement a policy to restrict unhealthy food and drink advertising from its property, including buses and train stations.   Watch the report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gSRyyDwB It can be done. The SA Government just announced its policy in January 2025. The Deakin Health Economics research we commissioned showed that a policy in WA would likely be cost saving and health promoting. Read the cost benefit analysis here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gSCqvnmq Research lead by Gina Trapp shows that Perth kids are exposed to junk food marketing outdoors at extreme levels. Read the Cancer Council Western Australia joint statement with WA health groups here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gT-iqFiD Read our latest policy brief here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gZphvU5U Diabetes WA Public Health Association of Australia Christina Pollard Australian Dental Association WA Australian Medical Association (WA) The Kids Research Institute Australia Heart Foundation Foodcore Nutrition Services

Massive thanks to the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation and Lotterywest for their amazing support of our Transport to Treatment Program! Thanks to these incredibly generous grants, we will be able to buy a new Transport to Treatment bus, complete with accessibility modifications, so that we can continue helping country cancer patients and carers to get to essential appointments. We are so grateful for this support.

We’d like to say a huge thank you to all who helped us surpass our target and raise over $372,000 for vital research in 12 hours! 💛 You are helping to make WA cancer research possible; we are very grateful for your generosity. If you missed out on making a matched donation, non-matched donations are still being accepted via: https://bit.ly/4aVcQJ5.

What an unforgettable milestone! We’re incredibly proud to celebrate 25 years of Make Smoking History. From our first campaign launch in 2000 to today, we’ve remained steadfast in our commitment to reducing the devastating impact of tobacco on our WA community🚭 Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting a pop-up gallery that showcased our journey so far, with a special appearance from Jeff the Diseased Lung. It was a fantastic opportunity to hear from many of our supporters, including those who were part of the campaign from its inception over two decades ago. A heartfelt thank you to Health Minister Amber Jade-Sanderson for joining us and even taking a moment to share a photo with Jeff!   Our work isn’t done yet. As we look toward the future, we’re excited to launch our 17th WA-made campaign, How To Tell You, this Sunday. This new campaign has come about after extensive research with people who smoke, and we are confident it will encourage many more quit attempts.   Our work isn’t done yet. Despite a significant reduction in smoking prevalence over the past 25 years, tobacco remains one of the largest preventable causes of death and disease in Australia.   Make Smoking History is multi-faceted. We have a proven track record in providing comprehensive advice to governments (local, state, and federal) and other organisations on legislative and policy reforms aimed at reducing smoking rates. This work is underpinned by evidence-based, policy-relevant research and strategic collaborations with key stakeholders.   We work with health, community and corrective services which serve priority populations where smoking rates remain high, to identify tailored solutions for addressing smoking at their service and integrate quit support into the work they are already doing. We are proud of this initiative and the impact it is having.   We are also incredibly proud of our work in youth vaping prevention. This work is urgent —young people today are facing new challenges, and we are committed to protecting them from a lifetime of addiction.   The importance of continuing this vital work is as clear as ever, and with your ongoing support, we can continue making a tangible difference in public health. Thank you for being part of this journey! Cancer Council Western Australia, Department of Health (WA Health), Healthway , Health Minister Amber Jade Sanderson, Robyn Whadjuk Ballardong Yorga Collard, Ashley Reid, Melissa Ledger, Mike Daube, Wei-Sen Lam, Gatecrasher Advertising, OMD WA, South Metropolitan Health Service

Yesterday we celebrated 25 years of our flagship tobacco control program, Make Smoking History. Over the past 25 years, we’ve seen smoking rates in WA drop from 24% in 2002 to just 10.9% in 2022. That’s progress, but there’s still more to be done. We know hard-hitting campaigns work, and we are committed to continuing this vital work to help even more West Australians quit smoking. If you or someone you know needs support to quit, visit the Make Smoking History website for helpful resources and tips: https://bit.ly/4aTf8se

General practices are invited to register for one of our three new quality improvement activities. Start at any time, earn six CPD hours, and choose the focus area that best suits your practice. Support is available for running and interpreting Primary Sense reports, as well as other practice data. To register, visit https://bit.ly/4aV6ut4.