It’s time to give TWO SH!TS about bowel cancer.

Thanks to funding from Preventive Health SA, we’re on the ground in Whyalla and Port Augusta until this Sunday as part of our Talking Sh!t campaign across regional South Australia. Led by our ambassador, AFL legend and contemporary Indigenous artist Gavin Wanganeen, since this morning we’ve been sharing life‑saving messages, breaking down taboos, and connecting with local communities – one conversation at a time.

Less than half of eligible Australians aged 45–74 are completing their FREE bowel screening test. The rates are even lower in regional areas – 41.4% in the Eyre Peninsula region (which includes Whyalla) and 35.1% in Outback North & East region (which includes Port Augusta). We’re determined to change that.Bowel cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in Australia, but the good news is that if detected early, up to 99% of bowel cancers can be successfully treated, or even prevented.

The bowel screening test is easy to complete at home. The test is not a test for cancer, but instead looks for microscopic traces of blood across samples taken from two separate bowel movements. Giving two sh!ts could quite literally save your life.

REMAINING APPEARANCES

WHYALLA: Friday 17 April
8am-10am: Eyre Pantry at Eyre Hotel

PORT AUGUSTA: Friday 17 April
11am-1pm: Pika Wiya – BBQ lunch provided (RSVP required for catering purposes – Phone (08) 8642 9991).
5pm-8.30pm: South Augusta Football Club.

PORT AUGUSTA: Saturday 18 April
8am-10am: Mamma Lou’s
10.30am-3pm: Bunnings Port Augusta – with a BBQ hosted by South Augusta Football Club.

WHYALLA: Saturday 18 April
5.30pm-8pm: West Whyalla Football Club

WHYALLA: Sunday 19 April
8.30am-11.30am: Sumthin’ Tastee

For full event details visit: https://jodileefoundation.org.au/talkingshit

Meet Gavin. Have a chat. Make a promise to do the test.
Together, we can change the stats – and save lives.