Cancer Council WA would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land throughout Western Australia and pays respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.

Lodge update

Cancer Council WA has two metropolitan based Lodges which provide subsidised accommodation for anyone who needs to travel to Perth for cancer treatment.

Chris and Emily (pictured) recently stayed at our Milroy Lodge in Shenton Park. Whilst being a bit worried about staying there at first, Emily and Chris settled in quickly and enjoyed yarning with all of the other regional guests. The comfortable rooms and friendly staff were a bonus!

Generous artwork donation

Rhona Wallam (pictured) generously donated her artwork to Dot’s Place, our South West Cancer Support Centre in Bunbury. Dot's Place aims to help people affected by cancer through every stage of the cancer journey, and offers a range of support services, information, and resources to people affected by cancer in the South West region. Thank you Rhona!

New cancer information and support services project

Cancer Council WA invites health professionals who worked with cancer patients, their families and carers during the COVID-19 restrictions in WA to share their experience and knowledge of the impact of COVID-19 through a short questionnaire.  

New Find Cancer Early resource

To support regional health professionals, especially GPs, clinic nurses and Aboriginal health professionals, Cancer Council WA has updated the ‘Find Cancer Early: A Guide for General Practitioners’ resource.

Spotlight on our support services

13 11 20 Cancer Information and Support Line

Our Cancer Nurses can provide confidential, accurate information and support for any West Aussie on all cancer-related concerns. If your clients are calling outside of business hours, they can leave a message and we will call you back the next business day.

Wellbeing after Cancer

If your clients have finished treatment but still need extra support in recovery, our survivorship program provides healthy lifestyle recommendations and resources and links to a range of practical and emotional support services.

Winter warmer recipe

As the weather starts to cool down (even for you mob in the Kimberley), the casserole dishes and stew pots come out. This yummy cauliflower & broccoli cheese recipe is one way of warming up AND increasing your vegetable intake!

Eating healthy can help reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.

Going Home to Dreamtime resource

The Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA) supported a project to develop a culturally inclusive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander palliative care resource. The resource was developed by the South West regional palliative care and aged care team in WA. 

The resource “Going Home to Dreamtime”, will be distributed across the South West region to support culturally safe education within the Aboriginal community. 

Why second-hand and third-hand smoke matters to everyone

Second-hand and third-hand smoke continues to pose a health risk to adults, children, infants, unborn babies and pets long after a person who smoked has moved on or butted out. Everyone deserves to live in an environment free from tobacco smoke.