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Cancer Australia was established by the Australian Government in 2006 to benefit all Australians affected by cancer, and their families and carers. Cancer Australia aims to reduce the impact of cancer, address disparities and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer by leading and coordinating national, evidence-based interventions across the continuum of care.

If you would like an interpreter to help you understand any information on this website, 
please call TIS National on 131 450 and ask them to call Cancer Australia on 02 9357 9400. 
Our business hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Cancer Australia works collaboratively and liaises with a wide range of groups, including those affected by cancer, key stakeholders and service providers with an interest in cancer control. The agency also focuses on populations who experience poorer health outcomes, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people living in rural and remote Australia.

As the lead national cancer control agency, Cancer Australia also makes recommendations to the Australian Government about cancer policy and priorities.

Cancer Australia’s vision

The vision of Cancer Australia is to reduce the impact of cancer and improve the wellbeing of people affected by cancer.

Cancer Australia’s mission

Cancer Australia’s mission is to strengthen and provide advice on the Australian Government’s strategic focus on cancer control and care.

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Organisational structure
The Cancer Australia team is led by Chief Executive Officer, Professor Dorothy Keefe PSM, and provides in-house expertise and capacity across a number of areas to support its role and functions.
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Employment opportunities
Cancer Australia is committed to creating a working environment that values and fosters the contribution and experience of our employees from diverse backgrounds.
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Who we work with
A coordinated and evidence-based approach to cancer control is essential to effectively address the future challenges posed by cancer and to reduce duplication of resources and effort.
Cancer Australia

Cancer Australia was established by the Australian Government in 2006 to benefit all Australians affected by cancer, and their families and carers. Cancer Australia aims to reduce the impact of cancer, address disparities and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer by leading and coordinating national, evidence-based interventions across the continuum of care.

If you would like an interpreter to help you understand any information on this website, please call TIS National on 131 450 and ask them to call Cancer Australia on 02 9357 9400. Our business hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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