


It does not cover the cultural protocols to be observed at ABC Events which are outlined in the separate ABC policy, Indigenous Cultural Protocols at ABC Events. This guidance covers significant cultural practices that apply most frequently to the ABC’s Indigenous content and points to further information and detail that may be relevant to individual projects, providing a range of suitable contacts for that purpose.

Indigenous Australians place great importance on observing cultural protocols, but there are many different practices and protocols across Indigenous Australia. If you or a loved one has a cancer diagnosis and are looking for information and support, contact Cancer Council Tasmania on 1300 65 65 85 or visit Guidance Note provides advice and information on working with Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culture and heritage in ABC content making. If you’re ready to stop now, get started by callor arrange a callback from Quitline. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT The benefits of stopping smoking before surgery.īy quitting smoking, you’ll not only reduce your cancer risk, but you’ll start to see other health benefits too. NOTE: The surgical footage shown in the campaign advertisements is very real and highly graphic and not suitable to those under 15 years of age. Almost 80% of cancers of the voice box (larynx) are caused by smoking.

Things you take for granted like shouting for your favourite footy team are no longer possible. There are many things that can never be the same again the way you talk, breathe, smell and taste. A laryngectomy is one of the most life-changing operations a person can have. In our latest campaign, we share what lays ahead for you if you smoke and have to have your voice box removed because of smoking-related cancer.
