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How common is bowel cancer? Sadly it’s the 4th most common cancer in NSW, impacting thousands of people across the stat...
01/06/2026

How common is bowel cancer?

Sadly it’s the 4th most common cancer in NSW, impacting thousands of people across the state.

More than 5,200 new cases will be diagnosed this year, on top of those already living with the disease or in survivorship.

Behind the statistics are individuals, families and communities.

This , we want to connect everyone to actions they can take to reduce their risk and find support to get the best outcomes:
🔍 Take part in bowel cancer screening
🏃 Live a healthy lifestyle
🩺 See your doctor for any concerns

Quitting va**ng is one of the best ways to improve your overall health and wellbeing. Pave provides young people with da...
30/05/2026

Quitting va**ng is one of the best ways to improve your overall health and wellbeing.

Pave provides young people with daily tools to support their quitting journey, with a personalised quit plan and progress tracker, tips, distractions and guidance for cravings.

Take this opportunity on ***coDay to improve your mental health, attention, learning and memory.

⬇️ See the comments to download Pave and start your quit journey today.

Individuals, families and community should be supported to be healthy and safe.If you or someone you know wants to quit ...
30/05/2026

Individuals, families and community should be supported to be healthy and safe.

If you or someone you know wants to quit smoking or va**ng, getting the right support can make all the difference.

Check the comments to see some helpful tips ahead of ***coDay this Sunday.

To***co companies downplay the harm their products cause to health, to hook people into a lifetime of ni****ne addiction...
29/05/2026

To***co companies downplay the harm their products cause to health, to hook people into a lifetime of ni****ne addiction. This is part of the reason it can be so hard to quit smoking or va**ng.

But it’s easier with support. ***coDay is coming this Sunday – it's a great time to cut through the spin and take steps to live life free from ni****ne.

🌐 Visit iCanQuit.com.au to get helpful tips and join the supportive community.
☎️ Call 13 7848 to speak to a Quitline counsellor.
📱Try the Pave app – an app that helps young people become vape-free.
🗨️ Speak with your GP or health professional.

Sis, when it’s time to have your next Cervical Screening Test you can do it your way. 💜You can choose to do the test you...
28/05/2026

Sis, when it’s time to have your next Cervical Screening Test you can do it your way. 💜

You can choose to do the test yourself in private at your health service, or a clinician can do it for you. Both options are safe, effective and accurate.

It’s just 1 test every 5 years from ages 25-74.

28/05/2026

Aunty Joan Quinlin, a proud Dunghutti woman, chose to take a proactive step for her health by having a free lung cancer screening and is encouraging others to do the same.

Ahead of this ***coDay it's an important reminder that if you’ve smoked in the past, you may be at higher risk of lung cancer – even if you’ve quit.

If you’re aged 50-70 and have a history of long-term smoking, you may be eligible for a free lung cancer screening. Screening can find lung cancer early, when it’s more treatable and outcomes are better.

Whether you’re hitting the field or cheering from the stands, making healthy choices are part of everybody’s defence aga...
27/05/2026

Whether you’re hitting the field or cheering from the stands, making healthy choices are part of everybody’s defence against cancer.

Small changes can reduce your risk. Here are our top tips:
✅ Protect your skin
✅ Be more active
✅ Eat healthy foods
✅ Maintain a healthy weight
✅ Quit smoking or va**ng
✅ Reduce alcohol

Most cancers are found when someone notices a change in their body and sees their GP about it. That’s why it’s important...
26/05/2026

Most cancers are found when someone notices a change in their body and sees their GP about it.

That’s why it’s important to know the common cancer symptoms to look out for. These include:

➡️ Unexplained weight loss
➡️ Fatigue or tiredness
➡️ Pain
➡️ Fever
➡️ A new lump or swelling

Your GP is the best person to see about symptoms. Don't be embarrassed to ask – cancers found early can be easier to treat.

26/05/2026

Today is National Sorry Day. We acknowledge, with deep respect, the Stolen Generations Survivors – who were forcibly removed from their families, communities, culture and Country as children.

We also honour in remembrance the Survivors who have passed and pay respects to their families and communities who continue to carry their deep loss and ongoing grief.

At NSW Health, today is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and better understand the needs of Stolen Generations Survivors. Through our commitment to standing together with compassion and respect, we can help build a future where the health and wellbeing of Survivors and their descendants is supported with dignity, equity and respect.

The artwork featured is ‘Healthy Living’ by Uncle Richard Campbell, a Stolen Generations Survivor from the Kinchela Boys Home, symbolising harmony with our natural fauna and flora and the interaction of the various players that will bring about healthy living now and for future generations.

For more information, visit: www.health.nsw.gov.au/aboriginal

Did you know you can reduce your risk of cancer by eating a well-balanced diet?Try including these in your diet each day...
25/05/2026

Did you know you can reduce your risk of cancer by eating a well-balanced diet?

Try including these in your diet each day:
🍎 2 servings of fruit
🥕 5 servings of vegetables
🌾 Wholegrain cereals and wholemeal foods
🫘 Legumes and beans

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