Head and Neck Cancer Australia

09/02/2026

Sign up for Run Melbourne as a charity superstar for HANCA on 19 July 2026 and get your rego for free when you commit to raising $700 to support Australians affected by Head and Neck Cancer.
https://runmelbourne26.grassrootz.com/head-and-neck-cancer-australia/vip/new

06/02/2026

'At the heart of every activity and achievement is Your Voice - the insights, strength and lived experiences of patients, carers, families and clinicians that drive our mission forward. In 2026, we’re turning up the volume on Your Voice. Because when patients, carers and clinicians speak up, real change happens.'

Catch up on what HANCA has achieved this quarter in our latest newsletter: https://ortto.app/-/a/hancaaus/aXAGIHsWKiJA8luxlfmnd_tmVQwQYS7B8dVpOQ?rg=au

06/02/2026

We’ve spent the last 10 years listening, learning and raising the voices of people affected by Head and Neck Cancer. Together, we’ve made meaningful progress.

Read more:https://www.headandneckcancer.org.au/media/hntbcvtf/10-years-of-impact_final.pdf

05/02/2026

We were delighted to join GenesisCare at NSW Parliament House this week for a meeting with the NSW Minister for Health, the Hon. Ryan Park MP, and the NSW Attorney General, the Hon. Michael Daley MP. This special opportunity came about thanks to the generous donation of a NSW Parliament House experience - a prize secured through the efforts of Rachelle Robinson, a Speech Pathologist at Prince of Wales Hospital, in support of last year’s inaugural HNC Gala.

The evening provided a valuable opportunity to share with the NSW Health Minister the work both organisations are doing across NSW, as well as explore ways to partner with the NSW Government to improve access to care for people affected by Head and Neck Cancer.

We were very grateful to be joined by Luke Batchelar, a former Head and Neck Cancer patient, who spoke powerfully about his treatment journey at St Vincent’s Hospital and GenesisCare, and his ongoing commitment to giving back through his support for both his treating team and HANCA’s mission.

Thank you to the GenesisCare team for the invitation to join, it was a pleasure to stand alongside so many passionate people committed to improving outcomes for those affected by Head and Neck Cancer in NSW.

04/02/2026

Get your free Challenge 440 kit when you sign up before March and track your progress with each unique Challenge. You will also receive a weekly email about the lasting impact each challenge represents so you are informed to start a conversation at home, work or even the shops while wearing your custom lapel pin!

Register today to make a difference: challenge440.raiselysite.com

03/02/2026

The theme for this World Cancer Day, United by Unique, reflects what our community knows well: no two Head and Neck Cancer journeys look the same. This start a conversation with your network about the unique impacts of Head and Neck Cancer.

Read the personal stories from our community on our website
https://www.headandneckcancer.org.au/news/personal-stories/

03/02/2026

Did you know HANCA’s YouTube channel reaches over 25,000 viewers every month? This month alone, our Oral Cancer explainer video was watched more than 6,500 times.

If you haven’t visited yet, check out our channel for 3D animation videos about all types of Head and Neck Cancer, expert-led webinars, and personal stories from patients and carers.

Head and Neck Cancer Australia is the only national charity dedicated to providing education and support to people living with Head and Neck Cancer. Please note: We do not offer medical advice. If you have any signs or symptoms of Head and Neck Cancer please contact a General Practitioner or Head an...

29/01/2026

Chrissy Wilson is back for her second year of Challenge 440! Last year Chrissy rallied her whole family to help raise awareness of Head and Neck Cancer in their community. This year the Wilsons have kindly shared their personal experience with the disease, and their story now features on our website.

Chrissy embodies exactly what Challenge 440 is all about: stepping into the shoes of people living with the long‑term impacts of Head and Neck Cancer and starting conversations about what makes these cancers different. Thanks Chrissy, you’re a superstar!

https://challenge440.raiselysite.com/

29/01/2026

Early detection saves lives. Sharing this with your network could help someone catch it early.
Head and Neck Cancer symptoms can be subtle at first, but if any of these last more than 2–3 weeks, it’s important to get them checked by a healthcare professional.

22/01/2026

Take on Challenge 440 to show solidarity with people affected by Head and Neck Cancer. You can get involved yourself or share it with friends to help start the conversation.
https://challenge440.raiselysite.com/

19/01/2026

We are thrilled to read today’s announcement that HMEs and other essential laryngectomy consumables will be fully funded in South Australia from mid-2026! This important and long-overdue win for people living with a laryngectomy in South Australia recognises what patients and families have been saying for years: these devices are not optional extras, they are critical to health and living well.

We want to acknowledge the tireless efforts of laryngectomy patients, their families, and dedicated clinicians across SA hospitals who shared insights and experiences and kept pushing until this change was delivered.

Congratulations to everyone who worked to get this across the line!