Ashleigh has a diverse professional background that culminated in a five-year term as Director at Safework SA responsible for South Australia’s Occupational Health and Safety and Industrial Relations. As an MBA graduate and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management FAIM he holds tertiary qualifications in the areas of Science, Safety, Quality, Management and Business.
In 2005 Ashleigh was diagnosed with advanced Stage 4 squamous cell head and neck cancer, being a non-smoker and occasional social drinker this was a rude awakening. With a wife and two-year old daughter at home and limited assistance, Ashleigh coordinated his own care. A strict regime of health and fitness that included a grueling cycling regime and being ever vigilant during treatment is what Ashleigh believes gave him the physical and mental edge to beat the odds and survive that cancer.
Post treatment, Ashleigh became the founding chair of Cancer Voices SA, the statewide 100% voluntary “grassroots” consumer advocacy group “raising a voice for those affected by cancer”. He holds advisory positions on peak bodies that include the SA Health Minister’s Complaints Advisory Council, Cancer Voices Australia, Cancer Australia and the SA Cancer Clinical Network. It is in these positions that Ashleigh has been able to make a ‘real’ difference to cancer treatment and care services for other Australians. Ashleigh was a speaker representing Australian cancer survivors at international events including the inaugural LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit, Ireland and the Go Public Global Cancer Leadership Forum, Canada in 2009.
In June 2010 and with a two-year old and a seven-year old daughter Ashleigh underwent a follow-up PET scan. After an unnecessary delay of 3 months Ashleigh was eventually told the results showed a ‘new’ Stage 3 cancer in his lung. Initially this was considered untreatable, then Ashleigh underwent a lobectomy to remove 2/3 of his right lung followed by maximum dose radiotherapy and 2 concurrent cisplatin chemotherapy regimes. Post-treatment scans have shown no visible cancer and Ashleigh remains optimistic and committed to improving cancer treatment and care for others - in particular those suffering the most lethal and yet most under-resourced lung cancer. “There is so much to do to improve lung cancer outcomes through research, treatment, coordination of care, address the stigma and provide support for lung cancer patients and carers”. A recurrence of this cancer was diagnosed in May 2012.
On 26 Jan 2012 Asleigh's name appeared on the Australia Day Honors List as a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal OAM for service to community health through Cancer Voices.
Some media that features Ashleigh can be found at the following locations:
Eastern Courier - Leading Light for Cancer (2012): http://eastern-courier-messenger.whereilive.com.au/news/story/leading-light-for-cancer-victims/
ABCTV Stateline - Radiotherapy Bungle (2008): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7Pstluk68g
730 Report - Lance Armstron's Legacy (2011): http://youtu.be/M_XvGkJIkts
LIVESTRONG blog - Chris Brewer interview (2011): http://livestrongblog.org/2011/01/21/ashleigh-moore-shares-his-voice/
THE LIVESTRONG MANIFESTO- an International Voice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HVxZnz20PM
Ashleigh's personal story has featured in Health Smart October 2009 and LifeSUPPORT Magazine Australia July 2010
and Cancer Voices SA 
