Our purpose for reconciliation
The Leukaemia Foundation advocates for equitable access to the best treatment and care, for anyone in Australia facing blood cancer. We recognise as part of this, there is so much more to understand about the needs and hopes of First Nations peoples when it comes to healthcare. The Leukaemia Foundation is committed to supporting First Nations peoples who are dealing with a blood cancer.
“To create a difference for those impacted by blood cancer is about ongoing support financially, physically, emotionally and spiritually”
Matthew Doyle – Descendant of the Muruwari people and Leukaemia Foundation ambassador
Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan
Read our formal commitment to contributing to First Nations peoples healing and wellbeing.
We’re better together – join as we walk a path to reconciliation.
“We want to see better blood cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.”
“Our work is focused on addressing both the evidence gap and barriers to care.”
Chris Tanti – CEO, Leukaemia Foundation
Additional resources
We have compiled a variety of resources and information to help you navigate blood cancer, whatever stage you are at. Download our booklets and watch videos to help explain blood cancer or access services to talk to someone to make sure you are supported. View our information for First Nations peoples to help when accessing health care.
The original artwork seen on this page and within the Reconciliation Action Plan has been created by Navada Currie, Mununjali woman and Graphic Designer at the Leukaemia Foundation.
Sherma’s story
First Nations woman Sherma initially faced limited access to supportive care after she was diagnosed with an aggressive blood cancer.
“I saw a different doctor nearly every time I was there and wasn’t told much about anything,” Sherma remembers.
Garry’s story
Garry’s acute myeloid leukaemia diagnosis nearly 20 years ago acted as a catalyst for him to find a “new path” – one that includes delivering cultural training and sharing stories about his life as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander man.
Garry is also one of our ambassadors for Blood Cancer Month, a yearly awareness campaign designed to highlight the importance of delivering life-saving services and support to all people with a blood cancer, regardless of their ethnicity, age, diagnosis, or location.
Last updated on August 15th, 2025
Developed by the Leukaemia Foundation in consultation with people living with a blood cancer, Leukaemia Foundation support staff, haematology nursing staff and/or Australian clinical haematologists. This content is provided for information purposes only and we urge you to always seek advice from a registered health care professional for diagnosis, treatment and answers to your medical questions, including the suitability of a particular therapy, service, product or treatment in your circumstances. The Leukaemia Foundation shall not bear any liability for any person relying on the materials contained on this website.