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Representatives from eight Knowledge Hubs around the world

Knowledge Hubs gather in Helsinki for sixth meeting

Tuesday 17 October 2023
Representatives from eight Knowledge Hubs around the world gathered in Helsinki, Finland in September 2023 to share information and find innovative ways to collaborate as we work together towards a tobacco-free future.
Cancer carers

Why we need to recognise the rights of our invisible cancer carers

Wednesday 27 September 2023
With global cancer cases on the rise, it’s more important than ever to acknowledge the significant contributions of unpaid carers, who are mostly women.
Women in meeting

Women, power, and cancer: A Lancet Commission

Tuesday 26 September 2023
This report applies an intersectional feminist approach to investigate, expose, and challenge the current imbalance of power in relation to cancer. The report calls for sex and gender to be included in all cancer-related policies and guidelines, and includes a Comment from The McCabe Centre on the potential for law to be a powerful tool for change.

Australia's opportunity to catch up on human rights

Wednesday 6 September 2023
by Tarishi Desai
Despite Australia’s support of human rights at an international level, formal action on a human rights act is lagging behind other countries – but we have a unique opportunity to change this.

Reflections from our Melbourne Law School intern: Eliza Dean

Friday 25 August 2023
Eliza Dean is our latest intern through the Melbourne Law School Public Interest Law Initiative Internship Program, which allows law students to apply their knowledge practically, while making important contributions to our work for subject credit.

Enhancing skills of cancer and health professionals around the world to use law

Thursday 17 August 2023
The McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer has just finished delivering its second-ever online Master Course

McCabe Centre welcomes new Regional Manager for Asia

Monday 31 July 2023
We’re delighted to announce our new Regional Manager, Ma-Anne Rosales-Sto. Domingo.

Statement in support of a Voice to Parliament

Wednesday 5 July 2023
The McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, together with our colleagues at Cancer Council Victoria, support The Voice as part of our commitment to reconciliation and to closing the gap on health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Report: Compliance and enforcement of laws for the prevention of NCDs: Examples from the Western Pacific Region and beyond

Thursday 29 June 2023
We know that law is one of the most effective and powerful tools in preventing noncommunicable disease – but laws can only be effective if they lead to change on the ground.

World No Tobacco Day 2023: How those fighting for healthier food can learn from tobacco control and law

Wednesday 31 May 2023
This year’s World No Tobacco Day theme, ‘Grow Food, Not Tobacco’, focuses on raising awareness of the alternative opportunities for tobacco farmers and encouraging them to change to sustainable and nutritious crops.

Explainer: What is Universal Health Coverage, and what does law have to do with it?

Thursday 11 May 2023
Universal Health Coverage has been a hot topic of conversation in the health and development sector over the past few years.

Pacific Island workshop focuses on tobacco and regional trade agreements

Thursday 13 April 2023
The workshop specifically focused on helping 11 participants to gain insights into the role of trade agreements in addressing tobacco control and facilitating the sharing of experiences and lessons of countries’ government officials.

Farewell to our Regional Manager for Asia, Evita Ricafort

Thursday 9 March 2023
It's with mixed feelings that we farewell Evita Ricafort from the McCabe Centre team.

International Women's Day puts focus on health inequities

Wednesday 8 March 2023
Each International Women’s Day, we are reminded of the big ideas that help us work towards a gender equal future.

A look back at 2022

Friday 23 December 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on some of our highlights from the past year from our team, alumni and colleagues. It’s certainly been a big year, with special milestones and achievements to celebrate.
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Counting the Cost of Cancer: Legal and Financial Challenges Victorians Face

Thursday 10 September 2026
The report, Counting the Cost of Cancer: Legal and Financial Impacts on Victorians, included surveys and interviews with more than 200 Victorians affected by cancer and found that stronger legal protections and support are needed to ensure people can access workplace rights, financial assistance and support when they need it most.

Across the Western Pacific region - the ambition to reduce NCDs is clear

Tuesday 18 August 2026
McCabe Centre’s Director, Hayley Jones, reflects on the 3rd Meeting of the WHO Technical Advisory Group on Noncommunicable Disease Prevention and Control in the Western Pacific Region, held in Manila from 11-13 August 2026.

Great progress occurs when we work across borders

Friday 31 July 2026
The McCabe Centre and Quit were honoured to meet with a 12-strong delegation of government officials from Viet Nam, at VicHealth today, to exchange experiences about tobacco control.

Leadership Development for the Future of Tobacco Control Workshop in Bangkok

Friday 24 July 2026
This week, our Regional Manager for Asia, Ma-Anne Rosales-Sto. Domingo, joined the 2026 ASCEND: Leadership Development for the Future of Tobacco Control Workshop in Bangkok, Thailand, as a panellist for the roundtable discussion "Experiences in Tobacco Control."
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WHO releases 2026 Global Status Report on Cancer

Thursday 9 July 2026
WHO has released the 2026 Global Status Report on Cancer, which predicts that the number of new cancer diagnoses is projected to reach 35 million per year by 2050. One in five will develop cancer. But beyond the data, the power of this report comes from its inclusion of the voices of people living with and beyond cancer.