Current advocacy campaigns
Submissions
National Framework for Consumer Involvement in Cancer Control
September 2011 - Cancer Australia and Cancer Voices Australia have recently released the National Framework for Consumer Involvement in Cancer Control to improve outcomes for people affected by cancer. Members of CVQ significantly contributed to the development of this important document. Dr Ian Roos, Chair of Cancer Voices Australia said the Framework reconfirms the importance of the consumer experience including how consumers can contribute to improve the health system.
Please download a copy of the Framework.
Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme
July 2011 - Cancer Voices Queensland supports Cancer Voices Australia in their submission to the Senate regarding the Government's administration of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
CVA - Submission to Senate PBS.pdf
Regional Cancer Care Centre
January 2010 - Cancer Voices Queensland supports the proposal by the Central Queensland Health Service District for Regional Cancer Centre funding
CVQ – Letter Regional Cancer Care.pdf
Position Statements
Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme
March 2007 - Cancer Voices Queensland is calling on the Queensland Government to respond urgently to the The Cancer Council Queensland’s call for better access to treatment for regional cancer patients
CVQ – Position Statement PTSS.pdf
