Cancer Council opens Toowoomba hub

TOOWOOMBA has a new one stop shop for residents looking to fight back against cancer.

The Cancer Council Queensland Community Hub at High Street Shopping Centre was officially opened by staff yesterday and is poised to be a focal point in CCQ's work in cancer control locally.

The Community Hub features a SunSmart Shop, community meeting room and office area for CCQ's Toowoomba-based fundraising team.

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said the new location provided the community with even greater access to CCQ staff and support.

"The addition of the new facility will allow us to run all cancer support services at Olive McMahon Lodge with the fundraising and retail hub providing one destination for all South West Queenslanders seeking to fight back against cancer," Ms Clift said.

"In South West Queensland, melanoma is the second most common cancer with 275 people diagnosed in the community each year.

"Prevention is critical and through the Toowoomba Community Hub, CCQ will make SunSmart products including hats, sunscreen and clothing readily available to the local community, to give them best protection against skin cancer."

Community Hub

What: Cancer Council Queensland Toowoomba Community Hub

Where: Shop 7, High Street Shopping Centre, 52 High Street, Rangeville.

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