Vanessa Rock

Former Skin Cancer Prevention Manager at Cancer Council NSW, Vanessa Rock supported the NSW community to minimize overexposure to UV radiation to reduce incidences and mortality of skin cancer in the long term.

Vanessa and her team implemented skin cancer prevention programs and campaigns with a focus on prevention, early diagnosis and treatment information, and education programs across NSW as well as advocating for improved sun protection within local communities. Cancer Council NSW uses best practice social marketing principles and community engagement strategies in order to address its strategic priorities in helping to reduce the risk of skin cancer in the community.

Vanessa has experience in health, education and the business sector. She has both a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Adult Education.

Recent articles by Vanessa Rock

The number 1 tip for getting teens to wear sunscreen

We all know that Australia has among the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. And while skin cancer is often thought to be something only older people need to worry about, the reality is that melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australians aged 15-29 […]

New Year resolutions to beat cancer

With 2015 coming to a close and the festive season almost over, many of us are starting to feel those extra serves of Christmas pudding catching up to our waistline.  It’s time to start setting goals to improve our health and lifestyle in the New Year. But we’ve all been here before, we’ve all set […]