First Nations

Leonie McIntosh is an artist and a proud Wiradjuri woman. While studying for a Phd in education at Charles Sturt University, Leonie was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Leonie’s art has been an important part of her cancer journey. Her decorated masks have helped to raise awareness about cancer in her community and funds for […]

How can we Close The Gap in Cancer? In this webinar, broadcaster and cancer survivor, Julie McCrossin interviews frontline Aboriginal health staff and their multidisciplinary clinical colleagues about what they are doing to Close The Gap in cancer survival. The webinar includes video footage on location. Professor Tom Calma AO, National Coordinator Tackling Indigenous Smoking

In this webinar, broadcaster and cancer survivor, Julie McCrossin interviews Aboriginal front-line health staff, Denise Karpany, Strategic Project Officer and Lynne Thorne, Aboriginal Cancer Health Practitioner from the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Unit at Royal Adelaide Hospital. This video includes film footage of the unit and shows what cultural safety in health care is

How can we Close The Gap in cancer? In this webinar Professor Tom Calma AO, National Coordinator Tackling Indigenous Smoking & Member, Cancer Australia’s Leadership Group on Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cancer Control is interviewed by broadcaster and cancer survivor, Julie McCrossin. We hear about the activities which have cut the rates of smoking

How can we Close The Gap in cancer? In this webinar Ricky Williams, Cancer Survivor, Fiona Bradbury, Chronic Care Co-ordinator, Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service & Megan Clayton, Chronic Disease Outreach Worker, Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service are interviewed by broadcaster and cancer survivor, Julie McCrossin. We hear about the comprehensive range of health &

How can we Close The Gap in cancer? In this webinar Dr Craig Underhill, Director of Cancer Services, Albury Wodonga Health & Clinical Director, Hume Regional Integrated Cancer Services is interviewed by broadcaster and cancer survivor, Julie McCrossin. This webinar series is hosted by SAHMRI and the Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research.

How can we Close The Gap in cancer? In this short segment of a longer webinar, Annie Taylor, Cancer Navigator, Borroloola, Cancer Council NT is interviewed by broadcaster and cancer survivor, Julie McCrossin. Annie describes her remote community in the Far North of Australia & how she helps community members who have a diagnosis of

How can we Close The Gap in cancer? In this webinar Annie Taylor, Cancer Navigator, Borroloola, Cancer Council NT is interviewed by broadcaster and cancer survivor, Julie McCrossin. Annie describes her work to Close The Gap in cancer in her remote community in the Far North of Australia. This webinar series is hosted by SAHMRI

How can we Close The Gap in cancer? How can we improve the radiation experience for patients & families? In this webinar, broadcaster and cancer survivor, Julie McCrossin interviews A/Prof Michael Penniment, Radiation Oncologist, Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre Darwin & Royal Adelaide Hospital & Kar Giam, Chief Radiation Therapist & Practice Manager, Alan Walker

In this episode we talk to head & neck ENT surgeon and proud Worimi man, A/Prof Kelvin Kong about the particular needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families and how to close the gap in survival and quality of life. Kelvin qualified as the First Aboriginal Fellow of the Australasian College