Cancer Council Western Australia

We have an exciting opportunity for a Grants Administration Project Officer to join our Cancer Prevention and Research division! In this role, you will work alongside our Research Funding Program team to operate and maintain the online grants management system, oversee the processing of research applications, and contribute to the evaluation of the Cancer Council WA Research Funding Program. Based in Subiaco, this position is full-time and fixed term until January 2028. Applications close 13 December 2024. Apply now at https://bit.ly/3ZhWhSi.

Did you catch our colourful costumes at #PrideFest2024? We know some members of the LGTBIQ+ community experience discrimination, stigma, and exclusion in the health sector. Thank you to Pride WA for helping us share the message of equality with the community we’re here to serve. #PrideFEST2024 #TogetherGoWest #35YearsOfPride #pridewa

We recently celebrated 20 incredible years of the Clive Deverall Society with over 130 guests at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel. This inspiring community, named after cancer advocate and former Cancer Council WA CEO Clive Deverall, is made up of individuals who have pledged a gift in their Will to support cancer care and research. Thanks to their generosity, survival rates for common cancers like melanoma, breast, and prostate cancer now exceed 90%. Together, we’re funding groundbreaking research and making a lasting impact. Thank you to our 500+ members for shaping a brighter future. 💛

The fourth wave of the LiveLighter 13 Cancers campaign launched in Western Australia on Sunday 13 October 2024 and will run until Saturday 21 December 2024. The campaign highlights the link between carrying excess body fat and 13 types of cancer, and provides a clear call to action that individuals can take to reduce their risk: ditching sugary drinks. To find our more visit https://bit.ly/3ZgNVKH

A unique opportunity exists for a Research Associate to join our LiveLighter ® team within our Cancer Prevention & Research Division. This role is responsible for coordinating research and evaluation projects for the LiveLighter ® campaign, and seeks to improve the campaign's strategic research agenda. Based in Subiaco, this position is full-time and fixed-term until 30 June 2026. Applications close 3 December 2024. Apply now at https://bit.ly/4hYHrs3.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Legal Policy Advisor to join our Cancer Prevention and Research division! In this role, you will be directly responsible for research and advice on legal, regulatory and policy issues relevant to cancer prevention. Based in Subiaco, this position is part-time (0.5 FTE) and fixed term until 30 June 2025. Applications close 4 December 2024. Apply now at https://bit.ly/3O6pQ3N.

We would like to hear from WA primary care health professionals about the cancer education opportunities you value most as we plan for 2025. Please take a moment to complete our short survey, which closes on 25 November 2024. Visit: https://bit.ly/40xZxLx

The Bunbury community rallied together for Relay for Life over the weekend. The event was an incredible success, raising over $180,000 for West Australians impacted by cancer. A big thank you to the Relay for Life Bunbury community, including those who volunteered their precious time to make sure the weekend was an success. This event is an opportunity to celebrate, remember and fight back, championing cancer survivors and carers. The atmosphere was incredible with costumes, decorated tents and themed laps keeping spirits high throughout the 24-hour relay. Once again, we have seen the power of the West Australian community uniting towards the common goal of raising funds for vital cancer research and support services.

We’re so grateful to have been part of the Indigenous Health Expo in Medina last week, hosted by the wonderful team at Moorditj Koort. It was an incredible opportunity to connect with the community, share important health resources, and learn from the wealth of knowledge present. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and engaged with us! We look forward to seeing you at future events.

Grandparents are healthy lifestyle champions! Join us for this free event where we will hear from Dr Michelle Jongenelis on her latest research into grandparenting. This event is for the general public and health professionals, and will include the launch of resources to help upskill grandparents to help their families eat well and move more. Date: 13 November 2024 Time: 10 – 11:30am Location: Bendat Parent and Community Centre, 36 Dodd St, Wembley (overlooking Lake Monger) To register, visit https://bit.ly/3NMzbOg.