Save the date! The Tackling Stigma Conference – 21-22 Nov, 2024. Tackling Stigma Conference will focus on cross cutting approaches to understanding and addressing stigma, promote conversations and debate regarding systemic and structural issues that contribute to experiences of stigma in health care settings, and discuss novel strategies to overcome stigma as a barrier…
DetailsLearn about the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights with the Patient Power Podcast! Check out HCNSW podcast series, Patient Power! Join renowned broadcaster and throat cancer survivor Julie McCrossin as she presents our four-part podcast and video series promoting how patients and their families can use the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights (the Charter) to make…
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Care is Care Report How do we create virtual care that delivers great outcomes for health consumers and communities? We actively involve health consumers and communities in their creation! “Next-level participatory design delivers next-level outcomes” is one of the key findings from the Care is Care cross-industry collaboration, which investigated what makes exemplary virtual care,…
DetailsPartnering with Consumers: A guide for consumers | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Partnering with Consumers: A guide for consumers (2023) The consumer voice is important to enable health service organisations to improve delivery of safe and high-quality care. By working together, consumers and health service organisations can help improve:…
DetailsVoluntary Assisted Dying is now available in NSW Arrangements for the use of voluntary assisted dying (VAD) commenced in NSW on Monday, 28 November 2023. Eligible people are now able to end their lives at a time of their own choosing, and in an environment that suits their needs and circumstances. NSW is the last…
DetailsDraft Statement out for Public Consultation – Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual Orientation in Health and Medical Research The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Department of Health and Aged Care (the Department) (responsible for implementation of the Medical Research Future Fund, MRFF) are developing a Statement on Sex, Gender, Variations…
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Cancer Voices NSW has received the inaugural ‘Consumer Engagement in Cancer Research Award’, part of the 2023 NSW Premier’s Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research. (See link to the NSW Government media release below) Cancer Voices NSW (CVN) provides the independent voice of people affected by cancer in NSW and beyond. In the twenty-three years since…
DetailsThe 2023 NSW Premier’s Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research honour the achievements of individuals and teams working across the cancer research sector. The awards celebrate excellence and innovation in cancer research and recognise the outstanding achievements across the cancer research sector – from academic research to improving cancer clinical outcomes across NSW. Hosted by Professor…
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National Breast Cancer Foundation launched its new five-year research strategy on 9 November. NBCF has undertaken a process of broad consultation informed by evidence, scientific and clinical expertise, lived-experience perspectives, and strategic insight to develop this new research strategy. Cancer Voices has contributed to the consultation process. Under the new Pink Horizon Research Strategy NBCF…
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Australian Cancer Plan Implementation Webinar – 13 December Cancer Australia will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday 13 December at 12pm to outline implementation of the Plan. The webinar will include a Q&A session. The Australian Cancer Plan (ACP) was launched in November and was was developed through an extensive whole-of-sector stakeholder engagement process. If…
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Understanding Grief This information helps you understand more about grief when someone close to you has died from cancer. Grief is the way we process and adjust to any loss and coping with grief doesn’t mean getting over the person’s death. It’s about finding ways to live with the loss. Learn more about how you…
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Understanding Vulvar and Vaginal Cancers booklet. Understanding Vulvar Cancer Vulvar cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in any part of the vulva. It is also called vulval cancer or cancer of the vulva. This new standalone fact sheet also has information on treatment and managing any side effects and replaces content previously featured in…
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Understanding Vaginal Cancer Primary vaginal cancer is cancer that starts in the vagina. As one of the rarest types of gynaecological cancer, it’s important to have reliable information about how it is treated and how to manage any side effects. This new standalone fact sheet replaces content previously featured in the Understanding Vulvar and Vaginal…
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Exercise for People Living with Cancer Many people with cancer lose fitness, muscle mass and strength, and find it harder to do normal everyday tasks. Exercise can improve physical function and fatigue and help you regain strength to get back to your daily activities. Learn more about exercise, and the benefits of physical activity before,…
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Understanding Lymphoedema Cancer-related lymphoedema is a common side effect of cancer and cancer treatments. Learn what lymphoedema is, its causes, how to recognise signs early and how it can be managed. To order print copies (of any of these resources), simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from the Cancer…
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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…
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New era in cancer care for all Australians Australian Cancer Plan: Delivering world-class cancer outcomes and experiences for all. The Australian Government has released the landmark Australian Cancer Plan, which aims to improve prevention, screening, treatment and management of all cancers for all people in Australia regardless of their background or where they live. The…
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Online submissions can now be made to inform the development of the Victorian cancer plan 2024-2028. People affected by cancer, sector stakeholders and interested Victorians are invited to complete a survey on Engage Victoria to identify and prioritise opportunities to improve cancer outcomes for Victorians in the next plan. Click here to start…
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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…
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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…
DetailsThe 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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