16 Oct 2025

Cancer Australia September Update

CNSA is proud to be an implementation partner of the Australian Cancer Plan with Cancer Australia — working together to achieve the Plan’s vision of world-class cancer care for all Australians. This month’s Cancer Australia Connect newsletter highlights the latest initiatives driving that vision forward.

The latest Cancer Australia Connect newsletter covers:

New government investments and initiatives aimed at improving cancer outcomes
Launch of the Cancer Australia Research Initiative (CARI) — focusing on early-onset cancers (ages 20–49)
Recognises champions via the Jeannie Ferris Awards for equity and innovation in cancer care
Announces grant recipients for:
- Supporting People with Cancer (community-led, equitable supports)
- Partnerships for Culturally Safe Cancer Care & Partnerships for Cancer Research, focused on First Nations communities
Tributes and funding support for brain cancer research, including the establishment of the Richard Scolyer Chair
Info on upcoming grant opportunities (round 17 of Supporting People with Cancer)
Awareness dates and cancer awareness months for upcoming periods

Read the full newsletter here.

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