Site information
This website provides information about the Leukaemia Foundation and our programs, services and fundraising activities. It also provides information about blood cancer and related blood disorders includingt diagnoses, diseases, therapies, services and treatments. This content focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of people living with blood cancer, their carers and families, and the communities they live in. This information is:
- Quality assured and reliable
- Up to date
- Locally relevant
The information on our website aims to help people understand and manage their blood cancer-related health and medical conditions. It does not replace advice or care provided by medical practitioners and other qualified health professionals.
From time to time we may publish stories featuring some of our supporters who help fund the Leukaemia Foundation.
Our website does not display advertising or accept any form of advertising.
Accessibility
We are committed to making our website accessible to everyone including people affected by blood cancer. Our website supports screen readers, keyboard navigation and adjustable text size to ensure ease of use. We aim to meet recognised accessibility standards and continually improve our digital experience.
Comments, suggestions and concerns
If you’d like to provide us with feedback about our website or if you have questions, suggestions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected]. We aim to respond to all enquiries within four business days.
Authorship
Content on our website has been developed by staff at the Leukaemia Foundation and we gratefully acknowledge the following groups who have assisted in the development and revision of information on this website:
- People who have experienced blood cancer as a patient or carer
- Leukaemia Foundation healthcare professionals (who are qualified in clinical health or allied health disciplines)
- Haematology nursing staff
- Australian clinical haematologists
Research and evidence-based material used is generally referenced (at the end of the page or where the reference occurred) to acknowledge the author. All attempts are made to ensure the most up-to-date research and evidence is used.
The Leukaemia Foundation values feedback from people affected by blood cancer and related diseases and the healthcare professionals working with them. If you would like to make suggestions or tell us about your experience please contact us at [email protected].
Advisory and editorial review process
The Leukaemia Foundation website is regularly monitored and updated as necessary to reflect changes in policy and research outcomes and, as a result of recommendations, programs and activities undertaken by the Leukaemia Foundation.
We use a rigorous quality assurance and approval process to develop and review our content including consultation and input from subject matter experts, overview by the Leukaemia Foundation editorial team (comprising staff, people living with blood cancer and subject matter experts) and referral to other relevant and reputable Australian health, medical and academic organisations as required.
While the healthcare professionals who develop and review this content may have professional links with the organisations that have provided funding to the Leukaemia Foundation, their relationship does not influence the content that is created for this website.
Website comments and suggestions are welcome via [email protected].
Website design
This website has been designed and developed in partnership with Studio Malt.