Cancer Australia was established by the Australian Government in 2006 to benefit all Australians affected by cancer, and their families and carers. Cancer Australia works to reduce the impact of cancer and improve the wellbeing of those diagnosed by ensuring that evidence informs cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care.
Cancer Australia works collaboratively with a wide range of groups, including those affected by cancer, key stakeholders, and health care providers with an interest in cancer control. The agency also focuses on populations that 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.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Cancer Australia Act 2006
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
13
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Suite 2, Level 14, 300 Elizabeth Street
Surry Hills 2010
Australia
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Prof. Christopher Milross | 7 November 2022 | 7 November 2025 |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | Professor Prof. Michelle (Shelley) Dolan | 7 November 2022 | 7 November 2025 |
Member | Dr. Benjamin Brady | 24 January 2021 | 23 January 2024 |
Member | Ms. Deborah Henderson | 13 August 2021 | 12 August 2024 |
Member | Prof. Timothy Hughes | 13 August 2021 | 12 August 2024 |
Member | Dr. Ranjana Srivastava | 13 August 2021 | 12 August 2024 |
Member | Prof. Joanne Aitken | 13 August 2021 | 12 August 2024 |
Member | Prof. Penny Blomfield | 13 August 2021 | 12 August 2024 |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | Mrs. Lillian Leigh | 13 August 2021 | 12 August 2024 |
Member | Dr. Serena Sia | 13 August 2021 | 12 August 2024 |
Member | The Hon. Jillian Skinner | 13 August 2021 | 12 August 2024 |
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