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24.01.2022 Join CCNSW LIVE on Daffodil Day, Friday 28th August at 1pm, for a panel discussion How is COVID 19 impacting cancer in Australia.

24.01.2022 In 2020 Reconciliation Australia marks twenty years of shaping Australia’s journey towards a more just, equitable and reconciled nation. We strive towards a more just, equitable nation by championing unity and mutual respect as we come together and connect with one another. Cancer Council NSW is committed to improving cancer outcomes in all communities. We also recognise that Aboriginal people experience a higher burden of cancer with higher mortality rates. This week is a g...ood reminder to think about, how are we championing the delivery of equitable and safe cancer services for Aboriginal communities in NSW? Did you know...The Cancer Institute NSW engage representatives from the Aboriginal community to develop culturally-appropriate cancer information resources, such as the video below on breast screening.

24.01.2022 What! Why is this allowed to happen? The Daily Telegraph reports that public health spending across Sydney’s western epicentre is $800 per person less than in other regions despite the area’s growing population, leading to huge disparities in cancer treatment across Sydney. Figures showed that the budget for the South Western Local Health District is set at $1700 per resident 30% less than the $2500 budgeted for those who live in the Sydney Local Health District. It is a similar story for the Western Sydney Local Health District, which receives $1750 per resident.

22.01.2022 Many breast cancer clinics are increasing access to hypofractionated radiation, in what advocates say is a silver lining of the coronavirus pandemic. Using this technique means less time in treatment, by days and sometimes weeks, and fewer side effects with the same long-term health outcomes. Do you know anyone that has used hypofractionated radiation, what was their experience?

22.01.2022 Join PHAA this Mabo Day for an open-access webinar discussing the interrelationships between reconciliation and public health in Australia. Chaired by Summer May Finlay, Vice President of PHAA, the webinar will include time for questions at the end.

22.01.2022 Last week saw our Northern NSW communities working with Government to address the challenges being faced by cancer patients, their carers and health workers as a result of the border closures. So, great news that exemptions have been updated!

21.01.2022 Thoughts on shade structures over a public children's pool. North Sydney Council has yet to solve the problem of how to protect the children's pool from the sun, after ditching plans for a steel-framed shade structure it feared could increase the risk of the plans getting rejected on heritage grounds.

21.01.2022 Spring has sprung and as the weather warms up and the days start to get longer it’s the perfect time to start making some healthy lifestyle changes. To help, Cancer Council NSW have put together a FREE ‘Spring Clean your Health’ Kit full of useful tools and resources, delicious recipes, games and activities to keep the kids happy and even a special discount code for our retail stores! Sign up and enjoy, here: https://bit.ly/2ECLxrQ

20.01.2022 Efforts by tobacco giant Philip Morris to introduce a smoke-free cigarette alternative to Australia have been blocked by an interim decision from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

20.01.2022 Today in celebration of #naidocweek2020 we would like to acknowledge the Dharawal people and the Wadi Wadi people of the Illawarra. The Aboriginal people of the Illawarra call their dreaming the Alcheringa. The main creator spirit of the Illawarra is Biamie (from which is derived the word Kiama). Biamie sent his two sons to the earth, one was Duramulun, the law-giver, who, during the dreaming, taught the local people traditional laws and customs related to kinship, totems, religion and social observances. Click on the below link to learn more. https://www.coomaditchie.org.au/dreaming-stories

18.01.2022 The landmark Closing the Gap National Agreement was released on Thursday, offering a turning point in the relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and governments and unprecedented accountability in how its new targets are addressed. https://croakey.org/closing-the-gap-national-agreement-off/

17.01.2022 Did you know a world first study with Aussie kids has shown your child may be eating an extra 194kJ of low nutritional value snacks, after being exposed to junk food ads. The study found that children didn’t compensate for those extra kilojoules, noting that an extra intake of about 200kJ is likely to lead to weight gain over time. As a corollary, other research has shown that improved nutrition labelling on food products plays a significant role in nudging people towards be...tter dietary choices. To help stop junk food advertisers targeting our kids click on the link below to join our campaign and get involved! https://www.ourkidsourcall.com.au/join

17.01.2022 The great vape debate continues? Agencies that promote tobacco companies lobbying for legalising e-cigarettes vs Royal Australian College of General Practitioners supporting the ban. Which one should we believe when it comes to our health?

16.01.2022 Do you have experience using the South West Sydney Local Health District services (from Bankstown to Bowral) ? Have something to say about what the future health services in the Macarthur and the greater south-west area should look like? NSW Parliament are looking into the current and future provision of health services in this rapidly growing region and want to hear from you. ... Make a submission by 29/5/20. Submissions: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//lodge-a-submission.aspx Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash

15.01.2022 "When the federal government announced a sweeping expansion of telehealth servicesto ensure ongoing access to care during lockdown, to reduce healthcare workers’ and patients’ exposure to infection, and to support the sustainability of health and medical practicesit was described as ‘the most far-reaching change for general practice in a generation." "Peta Rutherford, CEO of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia, says the pandemic has forced many GPs and specialists wh...o weren’t previously interested in telehealth to step into the space, enabling them to develop a better understanding of its potential and overcome their reservations. She believes there is a huge opportunity going forward to increase rural communities’ access to specialist services via telehealth, for cancer treatment and other services." (Source: Guardian, click on below link to read more) https://www.theguardian.com//the-genie-is-out-of-the-bottl

15.01.2022 Please join Cancer Council in taking a yellow pledge to support life-saving cancer research, by posting a photo with a yellow element on social media, using #Daffodilday #Yellowpledge. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

14.01.2022 Cancer Council NSW held a live Facebook Q&A last week as part of Daffodil Day. The stream featured Professor Karen Canfell, oncologist Nick Pavlakis, lung cancer patient Wayne DeVenny and was hosted by news.com.au journalist Steph Bedo. The panellists held a discussion and answered community questions about the impact of COVID-19 on cancer in Australia, raising $800 for the Daffodil Day Appeal.

12.01.2022 HEALTH advocates are calling for the reopening of a designated medical ward for palliative care at Westmead Hospital. Sign the petition, by clicking below If you believe the community of Western Sydney deserve better health care. Further information provided at below link.... https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//Pages/epetition-details

12.01.2022 The Cancer Institute NSW has launched a new campaign promoting updates to breast screening services in NSW, as well as engaging with people that may have missed their scheduled appointment due to COVID-19. Did you, or someone you know, miss a scheduled breastscreen appointment during COVID-19? Do you feel safe to reschedule your appointment now? Breastscreen NSW want to assure people coming into clinics that necessary measures have been taken to protect against the transmiss...ion of COVID-19. It is important that you feel informed and comfortable when attending any appointments. https://youtu.be/7RgDkNHSWCk

11.01.2022 SBS interview with Cancer Council NSW's Jan Priaulx and Clare Hughes. Jan explains the changes made to many of Cancer Council NSW's support services to help people impacted by cancer during Covid-19. Clare warns of the risks from some social isolation lifestyle habits like increased alcohol consumption, lack of physical activity, and unhealthy eating.

11.01.2022 We partnered with Kate Perkins to not only celebrate Cancer Rehabilitation Awareness Week but also bring attention to the long-term effects of a cancer diagnosis. Well designed exercise interventions can greatly improve adverse effects of cancer treatments but can be costly. The Central Coast Advocacy group want to change this by raising awareness of this issue and understanding what we can do to change it. Cancer treatment can be associated with negative physical side effe...cts, including increased fatigue and pain, diminished cardiorespiratory fitness and strength, and negative psychological side effects, including diminished quality of life, anxiety, and depression. Many of those side effects can be long-term and can affect health-related quality of life, a concept that encompasses subjective perceptions of both physical and emotional symptoms and side effects of treatment. See more

10.01.2022 Each year in NSW, about 46,000 people are hospitalised and more than 5,000 people die as a result of smoking with lung cancer being responsible for one in five cancer deaths. Anita Dessaix, Director of Cancer Prevention and Advocacy at Cancer Council NSW, joins Michael on the anniversary of tobacco advertising being banned on Australian radio and television in 1976.

09.01.2022 Always was, always will be. Happy NAIDOC Week 2020!! The CanAct community acknowledge Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging. This week is a great opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Click on the below lin...k to read about Barangaroo. Barangaroo was a key figure in the local Aboriginal community at the time of European colonisation. Her legacy lives on in the cultural significance of Barangaroo the place. #alwayswasalwayswillbe #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek2020 https://www.barangaroo.com/s/barangaroo/aboriginal-culture/ See more

09.01.2022 As we start to see some ease in COVID restrictions discussions are being raised about 'what sort of society do we want to return to?'. Well, what about a healthier society! One that moves us toward a #cancerfreefuture Let us be reminded by stories such as Kiwi White's below, and others who have faced, and will face, a cancer diagnosis that there is still work to be done and if we are rethinking our futures lets aim for a cancer free one.

09.01.2022 Following 8 years of advocacy, some really great outcomes for the Central Coast.

08.01.2022 With your help, we’re getting closer to a cancer free future every day.

08.01.2022 "Cancer does not discriminate. It is a 24/7 disease. When you're in the throes of a pandemic, cancer can seem secondary to everything else going on in the world, but the reality is, right now, we need to prioritize the immunocompromised." Let's celebrate and remember all the mothers today. mothers we've lost to cancer, mums who are going through treatment, mamas in remission and moms that work to help cancer patients and their loved ones navigate the cancer journey. #happymothersday

08.01.2022 We’ve all been impacted by COVID-19, our researchers are looking for participants for an important research study on how #COVID19 has impacted people affected by #cancer. Take part by completing this survey. Click the link below. https://www.cancercouncil.com.au//survey-cancer-patients-/

07.01.2022 The health of our children and grandchildren depends on the choices we, and the government, make today. What choices have you made during COVID19? All over the world we have seen some great outcomes for those countries that have made health a priority. Not just for individuals but society as a whole. ... Cancer treatment is most effective when found at an early stage. If you are experiencing symptoms, visit your GP, finding cancer early can make a real difference.

06.01.2022 There are concerns that because people might have been unable, or avoided, going to the doctor during lockdown, they could be living with undiagnosed and untreated cancer.

06.01.2022 Join us at https://www.daffodilday.com.au/ #Daffodilday #yellowpledge

05.01.2022 Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week (NRW).The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. Wondering how to get involved? From online events, to films, book club, colouring-in, and learning somethinghere are some ways you can be #InThisTogether2020. https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/.../20-ways-to-be-in-this-/ NRW started as the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation in 1993 (the International Year of the World’s Indigenous Peoples) and was supported by Australia’s major faith communities. In 1996, the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation launched Australia’s first NRW. In 2000, Reconciliation Australia was established to continue to provide national leadership on reconciliation. In the same year, approximately 300,000 people walked across Sydney Harbour Bridge as part of NRW, to show their support for reconciliation.

05.01.2022 A great victory well done FARE Australia and everyone that supported this campaign.

05.01.2022 Do you want to see clear pregnancy warning labels on alcohol products? Australian and New Zealand Food Forum Ministers will soon meet to decide whether to support a health warning label on alcohol products. Add your name to the growing list of people calling for a clear, visible health warning label by endorsing the letter below.... https://visiblehealthwarning.org/

04.01.2022 Act early for our Mob’s health encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to stay on top of their health and to seek medical advice if they have a change in their body that is worrying them. Most symptoms are due to something less serious than cancer, but the earlier #cancer is found, the better. There are a number of ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can consult with their doctor or healthcare worker. In addition to an initial phone discussion, new #telehealth methods are now being widely used, as well as in-person appointments. https://youtu.be/FaHKJ4WkXAs

04.01.2022 As we continue to celebrate #naidocweek2020 we head to Newcastle where we acknowledge the Awabakal and Worimi peoples as the descendants of the traditional custodians of the land situated within the Newcastle local government area, including wetlands, rivers creeks and coastal environments. It is known that their heritage and cultural ties to Newcastle date back tens of thousands of years. Australia has the world’s oldest oral story telling culture and Newcastle has a rich collection of storytellers. Click below to listen to John Maynard as part of the podcast series Newcastle's First Storytellers: Always was, Always Will be. https://omny.fm//newcastle-s-first-storytellers-always-was

04.01.2022 Cancer Council Australia CEO sat down with award-winning comedian & creator of the ABC TV + iview documentary series, On The Sauce, Shaun Micallef, to raise awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer.

03.01.2022 The expanding market for online delivery of alcohol, has triggered a rise in the purchase of alcohol for young Australians. These services must be more regulated by the government to ensure stricter measures are placed on online access. There is compelling evidence to highlight the association between alcohol and #cancer. Alcohol is a class one carcinogen, causing cancer of the breast, mouth, pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, liver, bowel and stomach. Cancer Council supports the ...proposed reforms to the Liquor amendment (24-hour Economy bill) for improving regulations of online sales and delivery of alcohol. Contact your MP to support this campaign to better protect children and the community from the harmful effects of alcohol. Further information can be found here: http://fare.org.au/policy/online-sales-and-delivery/ See more

01.01.2022 Wondering how you can make a difference?

01.01.2022 Cancer has overtaken circulatory disease as the leading cause of Indigenous deaths in NSW and Victoria, prompting a new campaign aimed at improving screening, treatment and lifestyle factors. Thanks for sharing this Barbara Gaudry