COSA Consumer Forum 2011
It's that time of year again, when the multi-disciplinary oncology community from around the country get together at the COSA Conference. This year's event is held at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre on November 14 -17. Before the scientific part of the meeting commences, there is the opportunity for consumers from around Australia to discuss topical issues relevant to them. The COSA Consumer Forum hosted by Cancer Voices is held on Monday 14 Novemeber from 1-5 pm. This year's topic is "The Consumer /Clinician Coalition - Partners against Cancer". This is a free event and all are welcome to attend. For further information please download the COSA Consumer Forum flyer

"Your Death, Your Choice" - Community Forum
CVQ has partnered with Palliative Care QLD in hosting the upcoming community forum "Your Death, Your Choice". The forum will be held between 8:30am and 3:30pm on October 8th at Victoria Park Golf Club, Herston, Brisbane. The consumer focused event is expected to attract over 500 participants, providing an opportunity for both CVQ and PCQ to highlight the needs of people affected by termial illnesses in Queensland. For more information regarding the forum and its guest speakers, please download the flyer here. 

Information about the forum and how to purchase tickets can also be found at www.YourDeathYourChoice.com.au or by emailing info@yourdeathyourchoice.com.au

Cancer Voices Queensland - Annual General Meeting 2011
This year's Annual General Meeting is to be held at 3:30pm on the 9th July at the Cancer Council Queensland office in Brisbane. For more information regarding the meeting and to nominate office bearers please download the AGM invitation here.

COSA Consumer Forum 2010
Cancer Voices Queensland are proud to be sending five of our newest members to this year's Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA) conference. This years conference is to be held on the 8th November between 1 and 5pm at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. If you are in Melbourne, why not get along to the conference? Not only will you get the opportunity to see some of our members present but also the chance to meet some fantastic people.

For more information about the event, the topics to be discussed, and how to register please download the 2011 COSA Forum Flyer or contact Cancer Voices Queensland at info@cancervoicesqld.org.au.   

Consumer Advocacy Training
The Consumer Advocacy Training Workshop was held on Friday 2 July and Saturday 3 July 2010 at the Cancer Council Queensland. This annual workshop provides information about advocacy and develops skills and confidence for people affected by cancer who are interested in being a consumer representative or advocate.

For further information regarding Consumer Advocacy Training check out our Advocacy Training page.

Welcome to our new website!
Thanks to GO1, Cancer Voices Queensland were included as part of the GO Community Project in late 2009. The GO Community Project provides one community group or organisation with the complete development or redevelopment of the group's website.   

This has enabled Cancer Voices Queensland to work with the GO1 team to develop and ultimately redesign the entire website. We hope you find it informative and inspiring. Cancer Voices Queensland welcome any feedback on the new website, so please email info@cancervoicesqld.org.au.

COSA Consumer Forum 2009
In November 2009, the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA) together with Cancer Voices Australia held their Annual Consumer Forum to discuss a range of issues impacting those affected by cancer. This year’s forum was held on the beautiful Gold Coast and saw a strong representation from Cancer Voices Queensland members both presenting and in attendance. Cancer Voices Queensland speakers included Leonie Young and Danielle Tindle. Photos of this successful forum can be viewed on our Photos page.

Cancer Voices Queensland Public Forums 2008
Cancer Voices Queensland will be holding public forums across Queensland in the coming months. The dates for these forums are set out below, for further information please head to our Forums page.

Gold Coast – Thursday 13th March 2008
Emerald – Thursday 12th June 2008
Sunshine Coast – Tuesday 26th August 2008

Cancer Voices Queensland – Official Launch
Cancer Voices Queensland was officially launched on July 29th 2007 at the Old Museum in Brisbane.  The morning was a culmination of the tireless work, passion and commitment of the steering committee, bringing together key representatives from the community including people affected by cancer, health professionals, cancer support groups and politicians.  

The launch was an opportunity for Cancer Voices Queensland to introduce guests to the objectives of this newly developed organisation and showcase future plans.

Speakers at the launch included Leonie Young (President, Cancer Voices Queensland), Senator Claire Moore, Dr Ian Roos (Chair, Cancer Voices Victoria and Cancer Voices Australia) and Dr Suzanne Steginga (Director Community Services, The Cancer Council Queensland) all of whom took the opportunity to reinforce the importance of having an independent voice for all consumers impacted by cancer.

Senator Moore who has advocated in parliament on behalf of those affected by cancer, emphasised the value of consumer input in the health care system, welcoming the role that Cancer Voices Queensland will play. Ian Roos reinforced why advocacy is important, stating: “All Australians, regardless of location, income or age, have the right to the world’s best practice cancer care”.

Cancer Voices Queensland acknowledges that advocacy takes on many forms. The hope is that those who become members will share this message with their local communities.