Welcome
This website tells you something about us: who we are, what we aim to do and what we are doing. We hope there is also some useful information and news about some of the things that are happening in the world of cancer and where those affected by cancer, by being involved, are making a difference.
As a network, it provides a forum for people touched by cancer to share issues, ideas and experiences that are common across all cancer types.
So welcome to Cancer Voices Victoria; become members (it won't cost any money!), find out more about us, and let us know about your issues.
Recent News
COSA welcomes Cancer Voices Victoria
November 2006
The Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA) welcomes the establishment of Cancer Voices Victoria.
COSA is the peak national body representing health professionals whose main work is cancer control. COSA, with our
cancer clinicians and other health care professionals, works collaboratively with consumers to improve outcomes for all
Australians affected by cancer. We have long advocated the importance of consumers having the opportunity to
provide an independent voice on issues relating to access to treatments, provision of quality care, cancer research and
cancer control policy.
Cancer Voices now national
November 2006
Cancer Voices Australia is now established as a peak national body. Cancer Voices groups now exist in all states and the ACT. The newest group is in South Australia, following a public meeting in July.
Submission to Gynaecological Cancer Inquiry
November 2006
Cancer Voices Victoria was represented at the Senate Inquiry into Gynaecological Cancer. Our well received submission highlighted the psychosocial needs of people with cancers of the reproductive system such as gynaecological cancer. From our beginning we have had a brief to advocate for improved psychosocial care for people with cancer. Affordable psychosocial care is a constant theme arising from meetings of those affected by cancer.