Thanks to Stuff Health Reporter Hannah Martin Hannah Martin for shining the spotlight on the failings of the National Assistance Scheme in this article today. We will continue to press for overdue and much-needed changes to the NTA.
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HCA has today launched a petition to stop the Government cutting the free school lunches programme – Ka Ora, Ka Ako.

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We would really like to meet Mr Seymour to let him know the strong evidence supporting our free lunch programme, Ka Ora, Ka Ako.

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Catch Cancer Society Medical Director Dr Kate Gregory talking to Newshub on World Cancer Day 2024 with her plea to the new Government. newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle…

It's World Cancer Day. At the Cancer Society we are focused on #closingthecaregap . Our recently released 2023-24 Manifesto includes 12 key asks we have posed to decision-makers to improve cancer outcomes in Aotearoa/NZ. Check out the Manifesto summary at bit.ly/3vOurSm

Catch Cancer Society Medical Director Dr George Laking talking on Newshub about rising cancer cases and the need for long-term strategies. newshub.co.nz/home/world/202…

Student's 'surreal' skin cancer diagnosis at age 24... Read Simone's story written by Hannah Martin on Stuff today at bit.ly/3HvUdxe

The majority of New Zealanders want more government action on reducing the cost of healthy food according to new research. University of Otago #healthyfoodpolicy
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Help save NZ's Smokefree laws! Join the large numbers of people writing to their local MP. Not sure where to start? Check out our template as a useful starting point. bit.ly/3RYwFpN

“A well-propagated “choice” narrative helps explain why deaths caused by smoking receive much less attention and sympathy than deaths caused by road accidents.” Read our latest Briefing.phcc.org.nz/briefing/5000-…

Help those living with cancer and donate blood or plasma. To find out if you’re eligible take the NZ Blood Service eligibility quiz: nzblood.co.nz/become-a-donor…. And if you’re good to go book at an appointment at your local donor centre. Everyday people save lives every day.

We've have more than 1000 signatories on our open letter to Minister of Health Dr Shane Reti calling for much needed changes to the National Travel Assistance (NTA) Scheme by December 2024. The campaign is still live - so do sign and spread the word at: letsdrivechange.org.nz

Skin cancer experts warn Kiwis not to get complacent when it comes to sun protection this summer.
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The Cancer Society of New Zealand would like to wish you all a happy holiday season! Thank you for all your support this past year. Together, we've been able to make a real difference for Kiwis affected by cancer.

Dr Alistair Brown from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and Dr Olivia Burn from Malaghan Institute both received post-doctoral fellowships in our 2023 National Research Grants Round. Read more about their projects at: bit.ly/3uuhXP8

Cancer Society Research Collaboration member Dr Bronwen McNoe from the University of University of Otago contributes her expertise to the latest Consumer NZ 'Consume This' podcast on sun protection in Aotearoa. bit.ly/480FRRh