In the spirit of deepening relationships, Cancer Council WA acknowledge all the traditional custodians and owners of country throughout Western Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We also pay our respect to their Elders and extend that respect to all Aboriginal peoples living and working in this area.

New campaign targets bowel cancer screening for Aboriginal West Australians

We recently launched a new campaign to raise awareness of bowel cancer amongst the Aboriginal West Australian community. The campaign encourages eligible people to do the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) home test.

The Yiriman Story

Our Palliative and Supportive Care Education team collaborated with The Yiriman Project to develop a video resource to support WA health professionals working with Aboriginal people.

The video raises awareness of cultural beliefs and end of life care to improve cultural safety for our mob.

Please share this educational resource within your workplace.

Support for people affected by cancer

From petrol or food vouchers to liaising with Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS), our Cancer Support Coordinators are located throughout WA (metro and regional) and can assist people who have been affected by cancer.

If you or someone you know would like to talk to one of our Cancer Support Coordinators, click on the link below to get in touch. 

Broome Cancer Education Course

We recently partnered with Western Australia Country Health Services and the Aboriginal Health Council of WA to deliver the Cancer Education Course for Aboriginal health professionals in Broome. 

The course was presented in a culturally inclusive way and focused on everything from explaining what cancer is, treatment, support services, life after cancer and everything in between.

We will be delivering our next course in Perth from 13-17 September 2021.

Packed with Goodness heads north!

No, you're not seeing things! That really is a banana and a pea-pod running along the Derby marsh!

Nicole, from our Packed with Goodness' program and Bec, our Kimberley Regional Education Officer, have been busy offering FREE community education sessions to parents and carers in the West Kimberley region.

New Sponge Campaign

The powerful new Make Smoking History campaign demonstrates how much cancer-producing tar goes into the lungs of a pack-a-day smoker. 

Health services can contact Quitline Aboriginal Liaison Team or Tackling Indigenous Smoking to request culturally relevant resources and further information about professional learning and locally run programs.

Whisper No More Facilitator Workshop

Whisper No More is a professional learning course for Aboriginal health professionals and educators. The course aims to increase awareness and understanding of the specific needs of Aboriginal people with cancer.

We are seeking Aboriginal people who are passionate about education to deliver the Whisper No More course in their towns and communities.

Life Now Meditation in Broome

We are extremely excited to introduce the FIRST Life Now course in Broome. Running through August and September, this free, six-week meditation course shares gentle techniques to support physical and mental wellbeing during cancer treatment and recovery.

Open to people diagnosed with cancer and their carers, we invite you to learn more about upcoming Life Now courses by calling 13 11 20.

Cancer Council WA celebrates NAIDOC Week

Heal Country, Heal our Nation! What better way to learn more about this year's NAIDOC theme, than to get out on country. 

More than 50 Cancer Council WA employees attended a cultural workshop at Kings Park Botanical Gardens. The workshop was facilitated by Ricky Walley, emerging Noongar leader and Kings Park's Education Officer. 

Easy and delicious!

Want to whip up a quick and nutritious feed? Check out the recipe for this healthy sweet potato frittata on the LiveLighter website!