It’s time for healthy food and drinks to take centre stage.
As children and families go about their day, they are constantly exposed to advertising and easy access to highly processed, unhealthy food and drinks. This persistent exposure undermines efforts to make healthy choices and remains a significant barrier to maintaining a healthy diet for many.
What we are doing
Cancer Council WA advocates for policies that hold the processed food industry to account and refocus attention on healthy food and drink options. These efforts support Western Australians to eat well, live healthier lives, and reduce their risk of diet and obesity related chronic diseases, including cancer.
We do this by:
- Working with researchers to build strong evidence
- Engaging with the community and decision-makers
- Working with other health and medical organisations to build consensus and capacity
This important work is generously funded by Healthway and undertaken in partnership with the Kids Research Institute Australia.
Our key priorities
There is strong evidence on the priority steps needed to be actioned in Western Australia to increase healthy eating. The priority actions that need to be taken at the national level are outlined in the National Cancer Prevention Policy.
Stay updated with our work
Our monthly e-news aims to provide researchers and public health professionals with the latest food and obesity prevention policy, research and advocacy news. Read the latest Food Policy Review issue here.
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You can view information about eating well and reducing your risk of diet-related cancer here.