Media and Communications Officer

Clare O'Shea

Clare O’Shea is a Media and Communications Officer at Cancer Council Victoria. She is involved in the media and communications activities for the organisation's public health education campaigns such as LiveLighter, Obesity Policy Coalition and Rethink Sugary Drink.  In her spare time Clare enjoys keeping fit, spending time with friends and family and trying out new Melbourne restaurants.


Articles by this author

  • mother and son

    Tips for the best Mother's Day yet!

    • May 11, 2018
    • by Clare O'Shea

    This year show her how much she means to you with our thoughtful gifts and healthy, delicious meal ideas.

  • Healthy morning tea

    Nourishing morning teas

    • Mar 27, 2018
    • by Clare O'Shea

    Morning and afternoon teas provide a wonderful mix of great company, tasty snacks and tea, but it’s very easy to accidentally have nothing but cake and muffins for lunch. Fortunately there are healthier ways to enjoy morning or afternoon tea!

  • Melbourne barista, Mike Dupes

    Mike reaps health benefits of kicking sugary drink habit

    • Mar 01, 2018
    • by Clare O'Shea

    By cutting back on sugary soft drinks, Mike has reduced his risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, plus a range of other weight-related health problems. And now, with new research from Cancer Council Victoria and the University of Melbourne revealing sugary drink consumption can increase the risk of cancer, it looks like he has reduced this risk too.

  • Strawberries for Valentine's Day

    Cook from the heart this Valentine's Day

    • Feb 13, 2018
    • by Clare O'Shea

    This Valentine’s Day cook for that special someone from the bottom of your heart. After all, nothing says ‘I love you’ like a tasty home-cooked meal … especially one that’s healthy.

  • Marketing to kids

    Obesity: we must act now to save Australian lives

    • Oct 02, 2017
    • by Clare O'Shea

    Leading health, medical, consumer and community groups have united to call on the Federal Government to take immediate action to tackle Australia’s obesity problem. Here's what they're calling for.