Cancer Council VictoriaOne of the most successful health campaigns in Australia's history was launched in 1981, when a cheerful seagull in board shorts, t-shirt and hat danced his way across our TV screens singing the jingle.
'Slip, Slop, Slap!
It sounds like a breeze when you say it like that
Slip, Slop, Slap!
In the sun we always say 'Slip, Slop, Slap!'
Slip, Slop, Slap!
Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat
Slip, Slop, Slap!
You can stop skin cancer - say: 'Slip, Slop, Slap!'
At a time when melanoma rates were climbing and evidence of the link between UV radiation and skin cancer was mounting, the Anti-Cancer Council of Victoria (now Cancer Council Victoria) approached broadcaster Philip Adams -- then creative director of an ad agency -- to come up with a campaign that would encourage Australians to protect their skin.
Slip! Slop! Slap! - The Original Sid the Seagull VideoCancer Council Victoria2010-10-17 | One of the most successful health campaigns in Australia's history was launched in 1981, when a cheerful seagull in board shorts, t-shirt and hat danced his way across our TV screens singing the jingle.
'Slip, Slop, Slap!
It sounds like a breeze when you say it like that
Slip, Slop, Slap!
In the sun we always say 'Slip, Slop, Slap!'
Slip, Slop, Slap!
Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat
Slip, Slop, Slap!
You can stop skin cancer - say: 'Slip, Slop, Slap!'
At a time when melanoma rates were climbing and evidence of the link between UV radiation and skin cancer was mounting, the Anti-Cancer Council of Victoria (now Cancer Council Victoria) approached broadcaster Philip Adams -- then creative director of an ad agency -- to come up with a campaign that would encourage Australians to protect their skin.Malcolm Clark, Cancer Research UK, on removing junk food advertisingCancer Council Victoria2023-08-20 | London successfully banned unhealthy food ads from their public transport network way back in 2019 to protect the health of the community. We chatted with Malcolm Clark, Senior Policy Manager at Cancer Research UK, about why Victoria should follow in London’s footsteps.The City of Greater Bendigo is supporting Food Fight!Cancer Council Victoria2023-06-13 | Over 10,000 people and 30 organisations, including the City of Greater Bendigo, have signed on to support the Food Fight campaign. Add your voice to the growing community calling for government action to protect our kids: Food Fight! - Cancer Council Victoria (www.cancervic.org.au/foodfight)HPV vaccination for teenagersCancer Council Victoria2023-05-03 | This short, animated video helps explain what HPV and the HPV vaccine is to teenagers and their parents/guardians.
For more information about HPV and the HPV vaccine, please visit www.hpvvaccine.org.au.
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For more information visit: https://www.cancervic.org.au/bowel. For in-language information, visit: https://www.cancervic.org.au/languages/arabic/bowel-cancer-arabicTodd Talks: Mum’s Purple Scarf with Jane GillardCancer Council Victoria2022-09-13 | Todd Harper, CEO of Cancer Council Victoria chats with author of Mum’s Purple Scarf, Jane Gillard.
Mum's Purple Scarf is a children's book about cancer that can support parents as they deal with their cancer diagnosis and treatment and what changes it.
To purchase Jane’s book, please visit www.mumspurplescarf.com.au
Follow her on socials: Instagram and Facebook: @mumspurplescarfOne test every five years could protect you from cervical cancerCancer Council Victoria2022-08-04 | ...The ultimate act of self-careCancer Council Victoria2022-06-06 | ...In conversation: Bowel cancer screening test 101Cancer Council Victoria2022-05-31 | Cancer Council Victoria’s Clem Byard and Osman Osman discuss everything you need to know about the bowel cancer screening test.
For more information visit: www.cancer.org.au/bowelscreening.Using art to start a conversation about cervical screening: An interview with Madison ConnorsCancer Council Victoria2022-05-30 | Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung and Gamilaroi woman and artist Madison Connors talks about her collaborative project with Cancer Council Victoria. The project ‘Sistas Get Checked’ uses artwork to convey cervical screening messages to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
Find your nearest cervical screening provider at www.cancervic.org.au/cervical-screening-test/where.asp or contact your local Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO).If youre worried COVID will interrupt your cancer treatmentCancer Council Victoria2022-05-11 | ...If COVIDs made you feel more isolatedCancer Council Victoria2022-05-11 | ...Youre not aloneCancer Council Victoria2022-04-26 | If you're going through cancer during COVID, you're not alone. Because when you call 13 11 20 Cancer Support, you'll speak to a cancer nurse and get the support you need.Victorian primary school children react to unhealthy food and drink adsCancer Council Victoria2022-04-21 | ...Food Fight: Mitch, local Primary School TeacherCancer Council Victoria2022-04-21 | ...Food Fight: Asherly Bradac, parent ambassadorCancer Council Victoria2022-04-07 | ...Food Fight: it’s time to protect our kidsCancer Council Victoria2022-04-07 | ...Behind the scenes at the Food Fight launchCancer Council Victoria2022-03-23 | ...Behind the Scenes with StellaCancer Council Victoria2022-03-10 | ...Bowel Cancer Screening Animation - Akmal Saleh - ArabicCancer Council Victoria2022-03-07 | Animation in Arabic encouraging the community to screen for bowel cancer. Narrated by comedian Akmal Saleh. For more information visit: https://www.cancervic.org.au/languages/arabic/bowel-cancer-arabicVic Kids Eat WellCancer Council Victoria2022-01-20 | Vic Kids Eat Well is a new movement set to transform food and drink options in schools and other community organisations to provide children with the healthy start they need to learn, grow and play. We’re working with schools, Out of School Hours Care, council and community organisations, sporting clubs, and sport and recreation facilities to provide healthier food and drink options.
Learn how you can get involved in Vic Kids Eat Well: https://www.vickidseatwell.health.vic.gov.au
You can follow them on Twitter below: Todd Harper: twitter.com/ToddHarperAUS Lucinda Hancock: twitter.com/LucindaHancock0 Dr Sandro Demaio: twitter.com/SandroDemaioArabic Power: encouraging members to do the bowel testing kitCancer Council Victoria2021-12-19 | The video features five community leaders and health professionals from the Arabic speaking community, encouraging their members to do the bowel testing kit.Arabic Welfare Inc and Cancer Council Victoria partnership: What we learnedCancer Council Victoria2021-12-13 | ...Arabic Welfare Inc and Cancer Council Victoria partnership: What we didCancer Council Victoria2021-12-13 | ...About Arabic Welfare Inc and Cancer Council Victoria partnershipCancer Council Victoria2021-12-13 | ...Do the bowel screening test (6 sec)Cancer Council Victoria2021-09-16 | If you are aged 50-74, you will receive a free bowel screening test kit in the mail every 2 years.
If found early, over 90% of bowel cancers can be treated successfully. Do the test today.Do the bowel screening test (15 sec)Cancer Council Victoria2021-09-16 | If you are aged 50-74, you will receive a free bowel screening test kit in the mail every 2 years.
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Regular Cervical Screening Tests can protect us against cervical cancer. Do this test for you and your family.
The Cervical Screening Test should be done every five years.
Book an appointment for a Cervical Screening Test with a nurse or doctor at your health centre. To speak in your own language, ask the health centre to book an interpreter.Cervical screening saves lives: PunjabiCancer Council Victoria2021-03-31 | Cervical screening is an important test for all women aged 25 to 74.
Regular Cervical Screening Tests can protect us against cervical cancer. Do this test for you and your family.
The Cervical Screening Test should be done every five years.
Book an appointment for a Cervical Screening Test with a nurse or doctor at your health centre. To speak in your own language, ask the health centre to book an interpreter.