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Advocacy
We advocate for legislation, policy and funding to improve cancer control.
Importantly, our advocacy achievements have improved outcomes for cancer patients and the community, enhancing awareness of our services and helping to advance cancer control.
Advocacy priorities
Our four active advocacy priorities are:
1. Implementation of the Queensland Statewide Cancer Treatment Services Plan 2010-17
To advocate for adequate State Government funding and resources to implement the recommendations of the Queensland Statewide Cancer Treatment Services Plan, including investment in radiotherapy treatment facilities and improved co-coordinated care and psychosocial support for cancer patients.
2. Increased services and support for regional Queenslanders affected by cancer
To advocate for increased State Government funding to close the gap in cancer survival rates for regional Queenslanders, primarily through investment in research and increased funding for travel assistance.
3. Funding for capital investments in cancer-related infrastructure
To advocate for Federal and State Government funding and/or resource support for the development of new cancer-related infrastructure, to improve access to health services for all Queenslanders.
4. Prioritisation of preventative policies and funding
To ensure Federal and State Government prioritisation of preventative health action and related investments, such as tobacco control and regulation of junk food advertising, to lower risks of cancer incidence.
Tobacco control
For more information about our advocacy work on tobacco control in Queensland, click here.
Get involved!
If you'd like more information about our advocacy, or if you want to get involved, please email us!
