On Friday 20 October, Cancer Voices joined Board members, staff, other voting members and individual members of Health Consumers NSW at the joint Board and Consumer Taskforce Workshop. Attendees met in person and online to celebrate achievements in the financial year 2022/2023. The day comprised of a workshop which included discussion on the the NSW…
National Cancer Care Policy – Financial Cost of Cancer The financial cost of cancer creates a significant burden and negatively impacts many people in Australia. All Australians affected by cancer should be supported to access and receive optimal cancer care. Financial costs of cancer arise in many ways and can have a significant and negative…
The Special Commission of Inquiry into health funding in NSW is conducting a review of the funding of health services in NSW. The Special Commission, announced by the Minister for Health, Ryan Parc on 24 August, was a key election commitment of the NSW government. The Inquiry Team will be led by Commissioner Richard Beasley…
The Victorian Cancer Plan 2024-2028 is currently being developed. It is due to be released in 2024. Consultations with stakeholders about the plan are due to occur in October 2023. The Department of Health is hosting several consultation workshops with stakeholders across Victoria to identify and prioritise opportunities to improve cancer outcomes for Victorians in…
The Efficient funding of Chemotherapy (EFC) Review report has been released, Prof Sanchia Aranda AM was the lead reviewer. The review ‘was looking at the impact and continuing suitability of the current EFC program and associated practices within the supply chain to ensure continuing access to medicines under the EFC Program by examining whether the…
Following extensive consultation and collaboration, SA Health has developed a Draft SA Cancer Plan 2024-28 (PDF 360KB). The South Australian Government has released the Draft SA Cancer Plan 2024-2028 for public consultation. The plan includes actions across prevention, screening, diagnosis, early detection, treatment, survivorship, palliative care, data collection, research and clinical trials. The objectives of…
The Sally Crossing AM Award for an Outstanding Outcome in Cancer Research is dedicated to the memory of the late Sally Crossing AM (1946-2016). Sally was a pioneer and tireless advocate for consumer involvement in cancer research. Cancer Council NSW and Cancer Voices NSW acknowledge the extraordinary support of the Belalberi Foundation and the Crossing…
Consumer Involvement in Research (CIR) Working with researchers We have a growing need for more people to join our CIR Program to contribute their knowledge and expertise to work with researchers to help improve cancer research, particularly given the growing awareness of the value of consumer involvement, and an increasing number of requests for…
CVN Portfolio Teams Cancer Voices NSW is undergoing some change and we want to bring you up to date. Following our strategic planning workshop in 2022, a number of key changes have been introduced including the establishment of five Portfolio Teams, designed to focus on key areas of Cancer Voices activity. These are: Marketing Membership…
Daffodil Day – 31 August 2023 Daffodil Day is Cancer Council’s most iconic and much-loved annual campaign that raises life-saving funds for world-class cancer research. On Thursday, August 31st, let’s paint Australia yellow with hope and solidarity. Daffodil Day 2023 is not just about flowers and pins; it’s a movement that brings us closer to a world…
Fatigue and Cancer Cancer-related fatigue is a common side effect of cancer and cancer treatments. Learn what fatigue is, its causes and how it can be managed. To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from the new Cancer Council Resources hub.
Facing End of Life If you have had cancer diagnosed at a late stage, or if the treatments have stopped working, you may be told that the cancer is end stage or terminal. Everyone copes in their own way with this news. Your reaction may depend on your age, family situation, cultural background and spiritual…
Understanding Testicular Cancer If you’re affected by testicular cancer, you may have many questions about how it is diagnosed, treatment options, side effects and how to stay well. This booklet provides trustworthy information about all aspects of your experience. To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form…
Cancer, Work and You Cancer and its treatment can affect many aspects of a person’s life, including work. This booklet provides information for workers and employers about managing work after a cancer diagnosis. To order print copies (of all of these resources), simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from…
Cancer Care and Your Rights This information is for people starting their journey through the health care system after a cancer diagnosis. Knowing what you can reasonably expect of the health care system and your treatment team can help you work in partnership with your health care providers and take an active role in your…
Understanding Surgery Surgery is one of the main treatments for many cancers. If you are having surgery, this information will help you understand what to expect before, during and after surgery. To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from the new Cancer Council Resources hub.
In June Cancer Council NSW awarded over $5 million in funding for 12 new, world-class cancer research projects. ‘The outstanding and innovative cancer researchers from across Australia are leading the charge towards a cancer free future by investigating new ways to diagnose and treat the disease.’ Follow the links below to learn more about each…
Daffodil Centre celebrates its second anniversary with the theme of Moving the Dial in Cancer Control. On 17 July 2023, Cancer Voices NSW attended the the second anniversary event of the Daffodil Centre, a joint venture between Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney. It was held in the Susan Wakil Health Building at…
International Men’s Health Week is celebrated every year around the world in the middle of June. The theme of Men’s Health Week 2023 is Healthy Habits – focusing on encouraging men and boys to build healthy habits by identifying small changes they can make that benefit their health and wellbeing. It is an opportunity to highlight the importance of…
NSW Health’s ‘All of Us’ – a high-level guide for respectful engagement Health Consumers NSW is proud to have been involved in producing “All of Us”, the NSW Health statewide framework for respectful consumer, carer and community engagement. All of Us was co-created by a design crew of consumers, carers and staff across NSW. It was…
Consumer, carer and community remuneration This Guideline sets out NSW Health’s commitment to remuneration and reimbursement of consumers, carers and community members for their time and contributions to agreed engagement activities. It provides guidance on circumstances where payments will be made, the rates of payment and the methods of payment. Access and download the following:…
Understanding Thyroid Cancer Thyroid cancer develops when the cells of the thyroid grow and divide in an abnormal way. There are several types of thyroid cancer. It’s rare but possible to have more than one type at once. This resource has information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. To order print copies, simply call 13 11…
Understanding Melanoma This booklet has been prepared to help you understand more about melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Other types of skin cancer include basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which are often called non-melanoma skin cancers or keratinocyte cancers. For information about non-melanoma skin cancers, see our Understanding Skin Cancer…
Understanding Bowel Cancer Bowel cancer is cancer in any part of the large bowel (colon or rectum). It is sometimes known as colorectal cancer and might also be called colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where in the bowel it is found. To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the…