Cancer Australia is the lead cancer control agency to the Government of Australia.[2] The organisation was founded to raise cancer awareness to support those affected by cancer within Australia and its territories. The main focus of the organisation is to advise the Government on cancer control, develop policies, and to assist those living with cancer.[3] In order to accomplish this, Cancer Australia works with many government and non-government organisations.
| Founded | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Government of Australia |
| Type | Governmental organisation |
| Focus | Cancer control |
| Location | |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Prof. Dorothy Keefe PSM MD, CEO |
Employees | 70[1] |
| Website | www |
Cancer Australia collaborates with a wide range of groups, including those affected by cancer, service providers with an interest in cancer control, as well as stakeholders. The agency also focuses on populations who experience poorer health outcomes, including Indigenous Australians living in remote areas within Australia. In August 2015 Cancer Australia, along with the Australian Government, launched the first national Children's Cancer website.[4]
Government organisations edit
Cancer Australia works in collaboration with the following federal government organisations:[5]
- Department of Health
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- National Health and Medical Research Council
In addition to these, Cancer Australia also works in collaboration on a state level with the following organisations:[5]
Non-government organisations edit
Cancer Australia also collaborates with the following non-government organisations:[6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ APS Statistical Bulletin 2015-2016 (Report). Australian Public Service Commission. September 2016. Archived from the original on 8 May 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ Cancer Australia, "About Us"
- ^ Cancer Australia, "Strategic Plan 2014-2019"
- ^ Families dealing with children’s cancer to get additional support
- ^ a b Cancer Australia, "Government Cancer Control Organisations"
- ^ Cancer Australia, "Cancer Support Organisations"