Cancer Australia shared on LinkedIn:
“Congratulations to Kirralee Hughes, recipient of the Cancer Australia 2026 Jeannie Ferris Award for Members of the Community.
As a brain cancer advocate and co-founder of the Mark Hughes Foundation, Kirralee has strengthened support for people affected by brain cancer. This includes establishing care coordination services for patients and families in regional and rural areas. Her leadership has also helped the Foundation raise more than $30 million for brain cancer research.
The Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Ageing, presented the 2026 Jeannie Ferris Awards to Kirralee and Dr Andrea Garrett at Australian Parliament House, as part of a celebration marking 20 years of national leadership in cancer control.
Learn more about the award recipients and Cancer Australia’s 20-year milestone”
Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research added:
“Kirralee Hughes is one-of-a-kind. A truly driven powerhouse that has worked tirelessly to deliver better outcomes for the brain cancer community. This award is just recognition of all her work – and we couldn’t be more delighted.
Bravo, Kirralee, thank you for everything that you do.”