Recording now available for the UNSW Cancer Symposium held on 13 June. For those who missed any sessions or for those that wish to revisit the content, the recordings of the sessions are now available via Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSqvFlWEdSp2iv2yIxKlDcZZSNX8Cs2-D. Feedback is welcome. Please take a moment to complete the feedback survey by clicking on this…
CT:IQ has successfully launched an ambitious project to create a concise, participant-centred Participant Information and Consent Form (PICF) tailored for Australian health and medical research. The project commenced in early 2021 and comprised a team of 35 from across the sector. The process included relevant research to identify key elements of an effective PICF, surveys…
Consumers Health Forum Australia (CHF) is the national peak body representing the interests of Australian healthcare consumers. CHF collects information through their Australia’s Health Panel surveys about our nation’s healthcare system. CHF uses this information to ensure that the consumer voice in heard in their advocacy. The latest survey had just been launched on Australia’s Health…
Cancer Institute NSW Fellows Forum Cancer Institute NSW (CINSW) as a pillar organisation of NSW Health, provides the strategic direction for cancer control in NSW through the collection and use of the latest cancer data, information and evidence to drive improvements in cancer outcomes. It is the largest funder of cancer research in the state,…
See the latest progress report from the Cancer Institute NSW, the NSW Cancer Plan Implementation Plan 2022-2023 Progress Snapshot and where to next. This report details the collective work undertaken across NSW to support people impacted by cancer and address the four key priorities of the NSW Cancer Plan: Prevention of cancers 2. Screening and early…
2023-24 Federal Budget The 2023-2024 federal budget was delivered by the Treasurer, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP on Tuesday, 14 May 2024. The major feature of the budget, from a health perspective, is the continued focus by the Albanese Government on its program of ‘strengthening Medicare’. In the area of general health expenditure, this…
Australian Comprehensive Cancer Network launch and showcase The Australian Comprehensive Cancer Network (ACCN) was launched in Sydney by the federal health minister, Hon Mark Butler MP, on Tuesday, 21 May 2024. Around 300 people attended the event, with 200 or so participating online. What is the ACCN? The ACCN is an integrated national network that…
June is Bowl Cancer Awareness Month, a month raising awareness of Australia’s second deadliest cancer. 19 June is Red Apple Day Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world. Bowel Cancer is Australia’s deadliest cancer for 29-45 year olds. Screening is the most effective way of detecting early signs using…
