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Fighting for the Faces of Head and Neck Cancer

Head and Neck Cancer Australia is working hard to achieve better outcomes and improved quality of life for all people living with Head and Neck Cancer in Australia. But we can’t do it without your support. Together, we can make a difference.

Unlike other more common cancers, there is currently no funding from the Federal Government to encourage Head and Neck Cancer prevention and increase early diagnosis or for supportive care after the acute period of treatment ends.

What needs to change?

We are asking the Federal Government for funding support to:  

  • Help raise awareness of Head and Neck Cancer in the general public to encourage prevention and increase early diagnosis.
  • Improve knowledge of best-practice diagnosis and referral pathways for Head and Neck Cancer among GPs and Dentists.
  • Ensure patients receive the right information, that’s right for them, at the right time.
  • Support people who are cured but living with the long-term consequences of Head and Neck Cancer treatment, including facial prosthetics and oral prehabilitation and rehabilitation funding.

We need your help to advocate on behalf of all people living with Head and Neck Cancer across Australia and ask for this funding to be prioritised on the national agenda. 

No one knows Head and Neck Cancer better than you do. We need to ensure our leaders hear directly from the voices of people impacted by Head and Neck Cancer whether you’re a patient, carer, family member, friend or healthcare professional.

How can you help?

We encourage you to contact your Federal Member of Parliament and tell them why you believe they need to do more for people affected by Head and Neck Cancer. 

It’s important to let them know: 

  1. Who you are and why you care about Head and Neck Cancer.

  2. Why it’s so important that the voices of people living with Head and Neck Cancer are heard, like other more common cancers. 

How to Contact Your Local MP

Take Action in Three Easy Steps

  1. Find Your Local MP

    • Select your state or territory.
    • Enter your suburb, and your local member’s profile will appear.

  2. Write Your Letter

    • Use the letter template provided below to personalize your message and include why this issue matters to you.
    • Tailor your message to include a specific call to action: support for HANCA’s 2025 pre-election submission, The Missing Piece of the Puzzle.

    (Example letter template provided below)

  3. Keep Us Updated

    • Send a copy of your letter or email to [email protected].
    • If you receive a response from your MP, please share it with us—we’d love to hear how they’re supporting our cause!

Letter Template

We’ve created a letter template to help you get started:

DOWNLOAD LETTER TEMPLATE

Use this template to include your personal story, emphasise why you believe Head and Neck Cancer must be a priority for the Federal Government, and urge your MP to support funding for:

  • Raising awareness for prevention and early diagnosis.
  • Education for healthcare professionals about best practices.
  • Accessible information for patients and carers.
  • Survivorship care, including funding for facial prosthetics and oral rehabilitation.

Together, we can close the gap in care and improve the lives of everyone affected by Head and Neck Cancer. Your story has the power to make a difference—thank you for standing with us.

Please keep us updated

Please send a copy of your email or letter to [email protected]. Please also consider sharing a copy of any response you may receive from your Local Member’s office.

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