Tracey O’Brien, Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of Cancer Institute NSW, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Equity is one of the three principles of the NSW Cancer Plan, and it needs to be visible in how we work.
Today’s announcement by David Harris, Minister for Medical Research marks an important step with the Australian Centre for Cancer Equity, founded through the leadership of Cancer Institute NSW, South Western Sydney Local Health District and the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research.
Cancer affects all people and communities, but not equally. The Centre is focused on addressing inequities in cancer outcomes that are shaped by who you are, where you live, your income, education, culture and language.
It will do this through data-driven, community-centred research designed to improve access, strengthen understanding, and support better, more equitable cancer care.
Importantly, while these three organisations are the foundational partners, the Centre is intended to bring together collaborators from across NSW and Australia to help translate research led equitable cancer care into real-world impact.
This is equity in action, not just in words. Check out more information.”
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