Our strategy
Our strategy will help unite the blood cancer
community in pursuit of a shared goal:
zero lives lost to blood cancer by 2035.
Informed by the evidence-based State of the Nation: Blood Cancer in Australia report, we’re concentrating our time, talents and resources in three critical areas.
We want to make sure every Australian with blood cancer gets access to:
- trusted information and education to empower informed choices
- best-practice treatment and the latest trials, tests and diagnostic tools
- essential supportive care to improve quality of life.
It’s what we call our Access strategy.
Read on to learn more about what we’re doing to break down barriers in each of these areas for people with blood cancer, like Sherma, pictured left.
Blood cancer is one of the most common, costly and fatal cancers in Australia.
There are no screening programs available for blood cancers, and there is no way to prevent blood cancer through lifestyle changes.
Every day, 47 Australian men, women and children will learn they have blood cancer, and sadly 15 people will lose their life to the disease each day.
We know that by 2035 these figures are projected to more than double, with close to 100 people a day diagnosed, and more than 40 people expected to die every day.
These are staggering numbers, and while Australians continue to be diagnosed or lose their life to blood cancer, the Leukaemia Foundation will not stop. With our supporters, we’re fired up and know it’s time for even greater action.
The path to conquering blood cancer requires us to work together and ensure 100% access to the right information; the best treatments, the latest trials, tests and diagnostic tools; and the best supportive care to help people not just to survive – but also to live well.
For over 40 years, the Leukaemia Foundation has supported and advocated for people living with blood cancer in Australia. Now we are looking forward to leading a new era of change for the Australian blood cancer community by partnering with industry, government, medical professionals and everyday Australians to realise the goal of zero lives lost to blood cancer by 2035.
Thank you to everyone supporting the cause.
Alex Struthers
Acting CEO Leukaemia Foundation
We’re taking action for people with blood cancer
Our key projects right now
National Action Plan by the Blood Cancer Taskforce
Cancer Concierge
Digital support program
Accelerating research
Thank you, Australia
This strategy is brought to you by…you!
The Leukaemia Foundation‘s origins are entrenched in the story of a small group of committed community volunteers, dedicated to transforming outcomes for families facing blood cancer.
Today, nearly 45 years later and as one of Australia‘s most trusted charitable organisations, our strength still lies in our supporters – and the power of grassroots fundraising, passion and connecting our communities Australia wide to the cause.
This community spirit lives on in the big-hearted individuals, communities and businesses who offer generous support to ensure all Australian families with blood cancer have access to supportive care, information and the treatment they need, when they need it.
The Leukaemia Foundation relies on the goodwill of generous supporters, including individuals, businesses, philanthropists, and trusts.
The passion to create better outcomes for all Australians with blood cancer is clear, from the brave head shavers and enthusiastic Team Beat Blood Cancer event participants, through to the generous donors, and dedicated volunteers, members and community fundraisers taking the initiative with their own fundraising activities.
Thank you to all the generous Australians that ensure people living with blood cancer have access to the information, treatment and support they need to not just to survive – but also to live well.