Cancer Australia invites applications for the 2012 round of the Supporting people with cancer (formerly Building Cancer Support Networks) Grant initiative.
The call for applications for the Supporting people with cancer Grant initiative opened on 14 February 2012 and will close at 2pm (AEDST) 10 April 2012. Successful grants will commence in June 2012.
Find out more about how to apply for the Supporting people with cancer Grant initiative.
Cancer is a disease that increasingly touches the lives of us all. One in two men and one in three women in Australia will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Globally, over 12.7 million people receive a cancer diagnosis each year, yet it is estimated that around one third of these cancers are potentially preventable.
The theme for World Cancer Day 2012 is 'Together it is possible’, which emphasises that cancer control efforts can be most effective...
While cancer incidence rates are increasing, it is estimated that around one third of cancer cases worldwide are potentially preventable.
This World Cancer Day, Cancer Australia is urging Australians to commit to some lifestyle changes to help reduce their risk of cancer. These include quitting smoking, being sun smart, maintaining a healthy diet, getting active and limiting alcohol intake.
With the theme, ‘Together it is possible’, World Cancer Day 2012 is focused on collaborative efforts to reduce the burden of cancer globally.
February, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, provides an opportunity for us all to focus on ovarian cancer and its impact on those affected by the disease.
Ovarian cancer is the 9th most common cancer diagnosed in Australia women, and the second most commonly diagnosed gynaecological cancer.
It is important that women are aware of the facts about ovarian cancer, the symptoms to look out for and what to do.
World Cancer Day takes place on 4 February each year with the aim of raising global awareness for a disease that causes millions of deaths each year, many of which are preventable.
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and around 115,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year in Australia. While some risk factors are outside of our control, evidence shows that around one third of cancers are potentially preventable.
Your risk of cancer can be reduced...
Cancer Australia’s community briefing was held in December prior to advertising the next grant round in early 2012.
Cancer Australia and its Funding Partners invite applications for the 2012 round of Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme (PdCCRS) grants. The call for applications to the PdCCRS opened on 23 December 2011 and will close at 5pm (AEDT) 14 March 2012. Successful grants will commence in 2013.
The December issue of Cancer Australia's e-newsletter, Cancer Australia Connect, is now available for download.
Cancer Australia Connect is a great way to find out about the latest developments in cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care.
Cancer Australia would like to congratulate the successful grant applicants of the 2011 round of the Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme (PdCCRS).
Thirty new cancer research projects will be funded through $9.35 million in grants being delivered by Cancer Australia’s PdCCRS.
The Australian Government, through Cancer Australia, will invest $4.64 million, with funding partners also contributing $4.71 million, to fund the successful grant applications.
The 30 successful applications, selected from a record number received in...
Cancer Australia and its funding partners are pleased to announce the research priorities for the 2012 round of the Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme (PdCCRS).
The PdCCRS is an annual national research project grants scheme which funds cancer research in identified priority areas to help reduce the impact of cancer in the community and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer.
The rate of new cases of lung cancer among women has risen while the rate for men has fallen, according to a report released today by Cancer Australia and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Lung cancer in Australia: an overview is the first comprehensive report on national statistics on lung cancer in Australia.
Cancer Australia has released the Report to the Nation - Lung Cancer 2011 (PDF 1.7MB) which provides for the first time a concise summary of national statistics of lung cancer in Australia.
This report provides a summary of national statistics on lung cancer in Australia from Cancer Australia and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report Lung Cancer in Australia: an overview.
Cancer Australia is please to announce the release of our 2010-11 Annual Report.
You can also view National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre's 2010-11 Annual Report.
The National Framework for Consumer Involvement in Cancer Control has been developed by Cancer Australia in partnership with Cancer Voices Australia to enhance meaningful consumer involvement at all levels of cancer control in order to improve outcomes and experiences for people affected by cancer.
The Framework was developed using a systematic approach with engagement from over 50 organisations and contributions from over 500 stakeholders. This has resulted in high level agreement for the principles and elements needed to set the direction...
