Outlining Our Goals and Our Mission

Our Mission is to:

    • Promote the need for a compassionate and holistic approach for young adults on their cancer journey
    • Connect the community, health providers, government and other support agencies in excellence and consistency in the culture of care
    • Encourage a recognition of the unique challenges these young adults face on their cancer journey
    • Partner with organisations in achieving the mission of the The Warwick Foundation
    • Pioneer the development of effective models of care for young adults with cancer
    • Be able to sponsor a state-wide symposium for healthcare providers who are involved in the management of young people in the health care setting
    • Create journey kits for all young people diagnosed with cancer, containing fact-sheets, diary and information supporting their needs as young adults
    • Provide resources/information that suit the needs of a young adult on their cancer journey
    • Be able to provide direct relief to patients and their families throughout their cancer journey where otherwise government bodies and other support organisations such as Centrelink cannot

 

Did You Know?

An Alarming Statistic

Every hour a young adult is diagnosed with cancer in Australia. The survival rates for young adults with cancer has only improved by 1% in 30 years.

Whereas children and the elderly survival rates have improved by an average of 30% over 30 years.

 

Need Help?

Life Goes On‚ Hopeline

If you are finding the journey tough and need someone to lift your spirits talk to our friends at Hopeline, They are survivors who have experienced and overcome the challenges of cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

They talk about hope, survival and living.

Phone: 1300 364 673 Or vist their website

Become A Member

Warwick Foundation Members

If you are a patient, carer, loved one of someone going through the cancer journey, survivor or supporter of our cause you can become member here, join now!

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Join the Young Adults Australian Network Group 20s,30s and 40s.

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