Nov 2007
Launch of Cancer Voices SA by Health Minister
CVSA Launch Speech by founding Chair of Cancer Voices SA
‘Raising a Voice’ Consumer Forum
Topics: Complementary and alternative cancer medicines; New drugs and therapies; Accessing quality cancer information; Cancer carers – needs and support.
Consumer Forum Summation presented to the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA) National Conference
July 2007
General public meeting: members endorse submitting ‘Application for Incorporation’ of Cancer Voices SA
Feb 2007
'Foundations For The Future' Workshop - 2 days of discussion and planning facilitated by A Moore (Chair) and M Loughead (from HCA)
Nov 2006
Cancer Voices SA survey of cancer consumers and support groups across South Australia – identified community needs and priorities for an advocacy group.
Aug 2006
Steering Committee of interested members of the public formed to develop concept for a Cancer Voices group in SA – Ashleigh Moore elected Chair
July 2006
Health Consumers Alliance
(HCA) in partnership with the Cancer Council SA hold a public information evening on forming a cancer consumer advocacy group for South Australians
Before July 2006
Cancer Voices cancer advocacy groups were being formed in most states and a peak Cancer Voices Australia was being developed; each was based upon the original Cancer Voices New South Wales model that was founded in 2000.
