Objectives

improve representation of the views and interests of cancer patients, their carers, and supporters;
promote the perspectives and interests of cancer patients, their carers and supporters to health professionals, government and the public and create a balanced public awareness of cancer;
encourage and support recognition of the experiences of cancer patients, their carers and supporters as a key aspect of the information, screening, diagnostic, treatment and post-treatment process, and promote their participation in all aspects of that process;
increase funding and help provide effective management of funds for cancer prevention, detection, research and improved treatment of cancer patients and their carers or supporters;
Influence the direction of research into causes, prevention, optimal treatments and support;
reduce the impact of cancer on the community in terms of lives affected and lives lost;
ensuring cancer patients and their carers or supporters are receiving the best possible information, access to the highest quality/world's best practice treatment and support services for people with cancer, regardless of their geographical location, social or economic status, age, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, stage or type of cancer;
encourage and provide a facility for those with experience of cancer to contribute to all levels of decision-making about the disease;
provide a forum for people affected by cancer to share experiences and information;

Strategic Plan 2010-2012

The Strategic Plan details our Mission, Objectives and key Strategies to be achieved by 2012.

Cancer Voices SA Strategic Plan 2010-12

The Plan was developed by the Executive Team and is based around feedback from members and the community.