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The Cancer Council Queensland offers a range of information for students on the prevention and early detection of cancer. Brochures, fact sheets, stickers and posters can be obtained by phoning the
Cancer Helpline on 13 11 20. Brochures and fact sheets can also be downloaded from our website.
The Cancer Council Queensland encourages students and schools to participate in events promoting the prevention and early detection of cancer, including National Youth Tobacco Free Day, School’s Tree Day and the SunSmart Schools program.
To find out more about the prevention and early detection of a range of cancers, click here.
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| National Skin Cancer Action Week |
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Dowload the
Slip! Slop! Slap! song
(mp3 - 468Kb)
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National Skin Cancer Action Week – November 16-22
Don’t let sunscreen do all the work. Protect yourself in five ways from skin cancer – Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide.
What is it?
National Skin Cancer Action Week (NSCAW) has been promoted since 1985 as a joint initiative of the Cancer Council Australia and the Australasian College of Dermatologists. It is a national week that highlights skin cancer related issues in the media and the community.
Secondary schools competition
Take part in the national SunSmart teenager’s competition. Simply express your ideas about good SunSmart behaviour, in the most creative way you can. This can be used as a classroom activity or as a fun past time to win some awesome prizes. To find out more, visit http://www.cancer.org.au/skincancerweek. |
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| Seize the Day Study Awards |
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Young Queenslanders affected by cancer can share in $50,000 worth of study grants through The Cancer Council Queensland’s 2008 Seize the Day Study Awards.
The Seize the Day Study Awards are offered to people aged between 16 and 21 who have been diagnosed with cancer or have a close family member with cancer.
The annual awards are open to these young people who plan to undertake or continue post-secondary school education at a university, TAFE, tertiary college or vocational training centre.
The funding grants help cover the cost of textbooks, stationery, fees, transport and accommodation expenses incurred during post-secondary education and training. Young people wishing to apply for the Seize the Day Study Awards can contact The Cancer Council Queensland’s Cancer Helpline on 13 11 20 for entry forms and further information, or click here.
Applications close in September 2008.
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