Useful Links for Cancer Researchers

Australian Sites

Organisation	Description
Alliance of NSW Divisions	The Alliance of NSW Divisions is the state based organisation for Divisions of General Practice in NSW. Incorporated in 1996 to coordinate Divisional activities, the Alliance today is a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation that represents and advocates for Divisions within NSW and provides quality programs and resources to enhance the capacity of Divisions and the primary health care sector.
Australian Research Council (ARC)	The Australian Research Council (ARC) plays a key role in the Australian Government’s investment in the future prosperity and well-being of the Australian community. ARC’s mission is to advance Australia’s capacity to undertake quality research that brings economic, social and cultural benefit to the Australian community.
BreastScreen NSW	The State Co-ordination Unit is responsible for planning, implementation and coordination of BreastScreen NSW according to national and state aims.
Cancer Council Aust. NSW ACT NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA	The Cancer Council Australia is Australia's national non-government cancer control organisation. Our members are the eight state and territory cancer organisations, working together to undertake and fund cancer research, prevent and control cancer and provide information and support for people affected by cancer.
Cancer Net	www.cancer.net
Cancer Screening	This site is updated by the Department of Health and Aging and provides information on current screening programs in Australia.
Centenary Institute	The Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology is a centre of excellence in medical research. The Institute specialises in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases.
Children’s Cancer Institute Australia	The Institute’s vision is to save the lives of all children with cancer and eliminate their suffering. Our mission is to be a leader in preventing cancer, to find new ways of curing cancer in children through world-class research, to ensure the best possible quality of life for these children and their families, to share the vision with others and to increase awareness, participation and funding.
Clinical Oncology Society of Australia	COSA is the peak multi-disciplinary society for health professionals working in cancer research or the treatment, rehabilitation or palliation of cancer patients.
Cure Cancer Australia	Cure Cancer Australia aims to be Australia’s leading independent foundation for cancer research. We fund the critical early work of brilliant investigators searching for cures for cancers. We have funded grants across all areas of cancer research, including children’s cancers, breast, skin, prostate, thyroid and bladder cancers and leukaemia.
Department of Health and Ageing	The Australian Government’s Department of Health and Aging aims to provide better health and healthier ageing for all Australians through a world-class health system. One focus of the Department is radiation oncology and radiotherapy.
Garvan Institute	The Garvan Institute is internationally recognised as a leader in gene based medical research and is committed to delivering new insights into major diseases and novel ways to prevent and treat these disorders.
Gut Foundation	The Gut Foundation provides professional and public education and promotes research into digestive disorders to improve gastrointestinal health.
HealthInsite	HealthInsite is an Australian Government initiative, funded by the Department of Health and Ageing. It aims to improve the health of Australians by providing easy access to quality information about human health.
InfoEd International	Database to support the funding of available grants
Informed Health Online	Informed Health Online is produced by the Health Research and Education Foundation Ltd. The Foundation is a not-for-profit health promotion organisation based in Melbourne. The Foundation aims to provide information and resource tools that enable people to keep up-to-date with reliable, evidence-based information. The Foundation promotes research literacy, and individual and community use of high quality research.
Kolling Institute of Medical Research	The Kolling Institute of Medical Research is the oldest medical research institute in NSW, established by Act of Parliament in 1920. It is accredited by the National Health and Medical Research Council and affiliated with the University of Sydney. It encompasses several biomedical research groups with expertise in growth and growth factors, cancer cell biology and genetics, community genetics, renal medicine and hypertension, and perinatal medicine.
Lymphedema Association of Australia	The Lymphoedema Association of Australia encourages research into lymphoedema (lymphedema) and its treatment, and to spread information about these among doctors, therapists and patients.
Melanoma Institute of Australia	The Melanoma Institute of Australia was formally incorporated in 2006 and seeks to build upon the foundations of the Sydney Melanoma Unit, which is a world leader in Melanoma research, clinical care and education.
National Breast Cancer Centre	The National Breast Cancer Centre is Australia's peak body for breast and ovarian cancer control. The National Breast Cancer Centre works with women, health professionals, cancer organisations, researchers and governments to reduce the number of Australian women who die from breast and ovarian cancer.
National Breast Cancer Foundation	The National Breast Cancer Foundation (the Foundation) is Australia’s only national not-for-profit foundation established to promote and support research into every aspect of breast cancer.
National Cancer Control Initiative	The National Cancer Control Initiative is a partnership between The Cancer Council Australia and the Australian Department of Health and Ageing. The NCCI is entirely funded by the Commonwealth. The role of the National Cancer Control Initiative is to provide timely and expert advice to the Commonwealth Government and other key groups on all issues related to cancer control as well as manage a range of cancer related projects.
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)	The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) consolidates within a single national organisation the often independent functions of research funding and development of advice.
NSW Health Department	The NSW Department of Health is responsible for providing the people of New South Wales with the best health care. It also funds public health services, develops policy, supports the statutory role of the Minister for Health, manages public health issues, and monitors the performance of the health system.
NSW Department of Health Legal Branch	NSW Department of Health Legal Branch is a unit of Legal and Legislative Services. It provides a comprehensive legal service to the Minister and the Department of Health and is a specialist legal resource for the Public Health system. The Branch also prepares the Legislative Program for the NSW Health portfolio.
NSW Department of Health Research Ethics Branch	The Health Ethics Branch within the Centre for Epidemiology and Research is responsible for developing, communicating, implementing and evaluating policies, frameworks and guidelines to ensure that ethical considerations are given proper weight in medical and clinical practice and research within the NSW Public Health System.
New South Wales Parliamentary Counsel's Office	The Parliamentary Counsel's Office (PCO) is the legislative drafting office for the State of New South Wales. It drafts all Bills required for introduction into Parliament and drafts or settles a wide range of subordinate legislation, including regulations, rules, proclamations and orders. The PCO also provides an integrated range of services for publishing legislation and providing advice and information about legislation.
National Institute of Clinical Studies	Provides practitioners and health organizations with systems that will assist them to improve the health outcomes of those within their care.
Palliative Care Australia	Palliative Care Australia is the national peak body for palliative care in Australia. Our goal is to work toward the relief of pain and suffering of dying people in Australia and the provision of the care they need.
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia	The information on this site about prostate cancer is presented from the perspective of patients who have experienced diagnosis and treatment for the disease.
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners	The core responsibilities of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) are General Practice Standards and Education and Training in Australia.
Sydney Cancer Centre	The Sydney Cancer Centre was created in 1996 by bringing together the cancer units at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA), Concord Repatriation General Hospital and other hospitals of the Central Sydney Area Health Service. Today it offers expertise in surgery, radiation, drug treatment, cancer research and teaching. It is part of the campus of the University of Sydney.
Trans-Tasman Radiation Oncology Group (TROG)	TROG is a co-operative cancer trials group involving Radiation Oncologists throughout Australia and New Zealand
University of Newcastle	Newcastle University is an exceptional achiever in research with an international reputation for expertise in innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
University of NSW	The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is one of the leading teaching and research universities in Australia - renowned for the quality of its graduates and its commitment to new and creative approaches to education and research.
University of Sydney	The University of Sydney is one of Australia's leading research universities.
University of Wollongong	The University of Wollongong (UoW) is one of the leading university in research and teaching with strong national and international reputation in collaboration with industry and technology transfer from fundamental research to real practice.
VirtualCancerCentre.com	Australia's own comprehensive online cancer information resource has been created as an education resource by leading health professionals from the areas of Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Haematology, Surgery and Palliative Care. The information is updated and supported daily by a force of GP's, national partners, and a dedicated Editorial Advisory Board of leading Australian specialists to ensure the information we provide is the most current and up-to-date.
Westmead Institute for Cancer Research	The Australian Cancer Research Foundation is a leading charity in Australia, dealing nationally and exclusively with cancer research funding.
Westmead Millennium Institute	The Westmead Millennium Institute is one of Australia's premier medical research institutes, located at Westmead in Sydney. Our research impacts on the lives of all age groups - children, adults and older people.

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International Sites

The following web sites have been provided to assist you with further information. Information contained on international sites may not be reflective of the needs of the Australian community.

Organisation	Description
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)	The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), a scientific society of over 21,000 laboratory and clinical cancer researchers, was founded in 1907 to facilitate communication and dissemination of knowledge among scientists and others dedicated to the cancer problem; to foster research in cancer and related biomedical sciences; to encourage presentation and discussion of new and important observations in the field; to foster public education, science education, and training; and to advance the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.
American Cancer Society	The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community- based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's (ASTRO')	The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's (ASTRO) is the premier professional association in radiation oncology, dedicated to improving patient care through education, the advancement of science and representing the specialty in the health policy arena.
Association of Cancer Online Resources	The Association of Cancer Online Resources, Inc. (ACOR) is a non-profit organisation. ACOR supports mailing lists and develops and hosts state-of-the-art Internet-based knowledge systems that allow the public to find and use credible information relevant to their illness.
Association for International Cancer Research	The Association for International Cancer Research focus is on basic, as opposed to clinical research.
CancerBACUP	CancerBACUP's mission is to give cancer patients and their families the up-to-date information, practical advice and support they need to reduce the fear and uncertainty of cancer.
Cancer Research Institute	The Cancer Research Institute was founded in 1953 to foster the science of cancer immunology
Centre for Quality of Care Research WOK	The Centre for Quality of Care Research WOK is collaboration between the Universities of Nijmegen and Maastricht. The Centre aims at research and development on Quality in Health Care
Cochrane Collaboration	The Cochrane Collaboration is an international non-profit and independent organisation, dedicated to making up-to-date, accurate information about the effects of healthcare readily available worldwide. It produces and disseminates systematic reviews of healthcare interventions and promotes the search for evidence in the form of clinical trials and other studies of interventions.
Concern Foundation	Concern Foundation was established to fund paediatric and adult cancer researchers worldwide.
Department of Defence Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (USA)	Supports research into a range of cancers and other diseases.
Department of Health (UK)	The aim of the Department of Health (UK) is to improve the health and well being of people in England. One focus is the NHS Cancer Plan. This Cancer Plan sets out the first ever comprehensive strategy to tackle the disease.
International Association for Research on Cancer	The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organization. IARC's mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control.
International Myeloma Foundation	International Myeloma Foundation provides information about multiple myeloma including research and treatment advances, as well as information about the IMF, upcoming events and our research, education, support and advocacy programs.
International Union Against Cancer	International Union Against Cancer (UICC) is the only global cancer organisation with members and activities covering all aspects of cancer control. UICC's purpose is to promote awareness and responsibility for the growing global cancer burden; to take effective action to prevent and reduce cancer incidence and mortality; to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and their families, and to build the capacity of our members and partners to meet local cancer control needs.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society	The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Society's mission is to cure leukaemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Leukemia Research Foundation	The Foundation aims to reduce the incidence of leukaemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes by funding research into their causes and cures, and to enrich the quality of life of those touched by these diseases.
National Cancer Institute (USA)	The NCI, established under the National Cancer Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training.
National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine	The National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is 1 of the 27 institutes and centres that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH is one of eight agencies under the Public Health Service (PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). NCCAM is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science, training complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) researchers, and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals.
National Institutes of Health (NHI)	National Institutes of Health (NHI) is dedicated to improving the health of Americans by conducting and funding medical research.We also train scientists, and communicate medical and health sciences information to patients, their families, health care providers and the general public.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre	Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre's foster innovative basic-science research focused on cancer and health care
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation	The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has been a global leader in the fight against breast cancer through its support of innovative research and community-based outreach programs.
World Health Organisation	The World Health Organization, the United Nations specialized agency for health, was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

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