Preventive health resources

A list of resources about preventive health.

Resources

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Megan Varlow – Give up smoking for good

Megan Varlow is the Director of Cancer Control Policy at Cancer Council Australia. Watch as she talks about the health benefits of quitting smoking and what support services are available to help you give up for good.
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Becky Freeman – Give up vaping for good

Associate Professor Becky Freeman explains the health risks associated with vaping and what support services are available to help you give up for good.
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Breaking habits – Sarah’s journey

Join Sarah as she shares her journey to quit smoking. She talks about the strategies that helped her break the habits that led to her smoking and offers tips for anyone trying to quit.

Sarah's quitting journey – Case study

Sarah started smoking at the age of 14 and finally quit at 41, with more than a few quit attempts along the way. Read Sarah's case study to learn more about her quitting journey.
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What worked for me – Sarah’s journey

Watch as Sarah shares her journey to quit smoking. She talks about the strategies, including medication, that helped her succeed and the financial benefits of quitting.
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How I quit smoking for good – Sarah’s journey

Join Sarah as she shares her journey to quit smoking and the challenges she faced along the way. She talks about the strategies that helped her succeed and offers tips for anyone trying to quit.
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Don’t stop trying – Sarah’s journey

Hear Sarah’s story as she shares her journey to quit smoking and offers advice for others looking to do the same – don’t stop trying.
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National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – How to do the free test

Eligible Australians aged 45 to 74 can do the free National Bowel Cancer Screening Program test. When found early, nine out of ten cases can be treated successfully. So, do the free test as soon as you get it in the mail – it could save your life.
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