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The Cancer Council Western Australia

The Cancer Council Western Australia is a non-government, community supported charity that aims to minimise the effect of cancer on our community through research and education. The Cancer Council also provides people affected by cancer (whether they are patients, carers, family or friends) with support to enhance their quality of life.

Resources

  • SunSmart education materials and resources
  • Skin cancer and outdoor work brochure and employers guide
  • Skin cancer prevention information, brochures and posters
  • Healthy lifestyle poster
  • WA Healthy Business brochure
  • Library
  • GP fact sheets and brochures

Speakers Kits

  • Cancer: Reduce Your Risk – Eating and Moving to Prevent Cancer
  • Be SunSmart and save your skin

Services

  • Cancer Council Helpline – 13 11 20 weekdays 8am to 8pm. Enquiries officers and registered nurses at the Cancer Council Helpline are happy to talk to you about any issue relating to cancer.
  • Assistance in sun protection policy development for workplaces, local government organisations, schools and community groups.

Programs

  • WA Healthy Business Program
  • SunSmart Schools Program
  • SunSmart Centres Program
  • SunSmart Local Government and Workplace Project
  • SunSmart sponsorships
  • GP seminars/workshops

Events

  • Relay for Life
  • Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
  • Daffodil Day
  • National Skin Cancer Action Week

Contact Details

Phone: (08) 9212 4333
Web: www.cancerwa.asn.au
Email: inquiries@cancerwa.asn.au

WorkSafe

WorkSafe is a division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection, the state government agency in Western Australia responsible for the administration of work safety and health laws. WorkSafe undertakes a wide range of regulatory activities as well as industry and community awareness programs.

Resources

  • Information to industry and community - printed materials and website.
  • WorkSafe Plan Assessment system.
  • ThinkSafe Club: an educational resource for primary school students.
  • SmartMove: an educational resource for secondary students.
  • SafetyLine Institute: an educational resource for tertiary students.
  • SafetyLine magazine: a quarterly bulletin for practitioners, employers and employees.
  • FREE lunchtime forums on WorkSafe issues and information

Services

  • WorkSafe Inspectors enforce provisions under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984.

Programs

  • “ThinkSafe WorkSafe” Program

Contact Details

Phone: Department of Consumer and Employment Protection
(08) 9327 8777 OR 1300 307 877
Web: www.worksafe.wa.gov.au
Email: safety@docep.wa.gov.au