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Cancer Voices SA is an independent, incorporated organisation of volunteers representing South Australians affected by cancer.

PO Box 588, Kensington Park SA 5068 ph: 08 8332 5527 email info@cancervoicessa.org.au web www.cancervoicessa.org.au

Cancer Voices South Australia ‘Raising a voice for those affected by cancer’

www.cancervoicessa.org.au Our Vision

• Consumers having an effective voice in all aspects around cancer prevention, detection, treatment, all stages of care & follow-up, system design, information, planning, teaching and research

• A coordinated cancer system with high quality, timely & consistent care, information & communication provided by a multi-disciplinary team

• A greater focus on wellness, survivorship and not just on illness. Our Mission

• Represent, respond and respect the diversity of cancer viewpoints • Advocate changes for a better system • Raise awareness of cancer • Reduce the stigma of cancer • Motivate, inspire, inform and empower the community to action • Grow a grassroots movement of supporters

Our Actions

advocacy, involvement, awareness and information • Presenting the ‘patient experience’ to oncology staff,

students, researchers and community groups • Representing ‘people affected by cancer’ on key cancer

forums & committees at state and national level • Advocacy and action on issues of concern

• Grassroots engagement through events, participation, sporting initiatives, ‘Cancer Conversations’, online via our website, FaceBook, Twitter

• Providing updates and access to quality cancer-related information • Promoting cancer consumer participation

opportunities via our website & Community NoticeBoard; events, activities, surveys, research

About Cancer Voices SA Cancer Voices SA is an independent 100% volunteer organisation. We represent people affected by cancer, all types and stage, across South Australia. We are part of a national network of Cancer Voices. Membership is free, and open to anyone – cancer patients, their family, friends, colleagues, carers and supporters. We were established in 2007, are led by a 10 member Executive Team, and have around 800 members.

June  2014