Annual Review / 2013 Cancer in Victoria: tackling challenges and inspiring change Contents

02 / Message from the President Who we are 03 / Message from the CEO Cancer Council Victoria is a non-profit organisation 04 / Highlights of 2013 involved in cancer research, support, prevention 06 / Research and advocacy. Our singleness of purpose – 09 / Prevention improved cancer outcomes – drives us, and will 13 / Support always be balanced by our deep connection with 16 / McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer the experience of cancer patients and their families. 17 / Fundraising Our mission 19 / Our supporters To reduce the impact of all cancers for all Victorians. 21 / Governance and Finance 22 / Executive Committee (Board) Members Our values 24 / Executive Committee report Excellence, integrity and compassion. 26 / Finance, Risk, Audit and Compliance Committee report About this report 27 / Key financial results This report is designed to give our stakeholders 29 / Appeals Committee report an insight into the diversity of the services delivered 30 / Medical and Scientific Committee report by Cancer Council Victoria. It provides details of 31 / Council our activities during the 2013 calendar year. 32 / Other committees The audited 2013 financial reports are contained 35 / Finding the answers within a separate document, which is available on 36 / The research we fund our website (www.cancervic.org.au). A summary 43 / Research grants awarded in 2013 of the financials is contained within this report. 44 / Thank you to our supporters

All donations over $2 are On the cover: Dr Jenni Jenkins and her Their mother was found to carry the gene tax deductable. brother Mark Dunstan have Lynch Syndrome and she died of bowel cancer in 2002. Published April 2014 (Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer). Jenni had a double mastectomy after being Jenni’s daughter Lauren may also carry the diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. Produced by Cancer Council Victoria gene mutation, which can increase the risk “Carrying a genetic mutation has never ABN: 61 426 486 715 of bowel cancer and some other cancers. defined my identity or health and I think the 615 St Kilda Road The family’s link with Lynch Syndrome was rest of my family feels the same,” Jenni says. Melbourne Vic 3004 Australia discovered when Mark was diagnosed with “The ability to provide accurate genetic diagnosis bowel cancer at the age of 33. The rest of is incredible for so many reasons. It’s been a real T: +61 3 9514 6100 the family was offered genetic testing in privilege to have had access to this information F: +61 3 9635 6800 1994 in the early days of the technology. for so much of my adult life and my daughters W: www.cancervic.org.au will also opt to have genetic testing done.” Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 Printed in Australia by Southern Colour. Printed on 100% recycled paper. Cancer Council Victoria Annual Review 2013 The past year has been a historic one in cancer control

We had a fruitful and productive year at The Board maintains an eye on the future It’s no exaggeration to say the past year Our support services continue to grow to Cancer Council Victoria, culminating in the and should the Parliament determine Cancer has been a historic one in cancer control, meet the increasing number of those affected move from our former Carlton offices to our Council Victoria will no longer be formed by and I have been reflecting on how our success by cancer. We rolled out a pro-bono financial new premises on St Kilda Road. Well done statute (under the 1958 Cancer Act) we have matches our values of excellence, integrity counselling service for cancer patients and to all involved in the move which brings us a carefully considered alternative for Cancer and compassion. created two Aboriginal Cancer Support Groups. together and presents many opportunities Council Victoria to become a Company Research underpins all that we do. Professor Together with other health and cancer to collaborate with our partners and the Limited by Guarantee. Graham Giles was successful in securing a organisations, we worked with the State Victorian community. If such an arrangement occurs, we are National Health and Medical Research Council Government to secure a commitment to In order for us to continue making improvements particularly keen to maintain the involvement (NHMRC) Program Grant to explore lifestyle and review current travel support arrangements in cancer control we also need to work with of our supporters and stakeholders in molecular biology causes for cancer. Two of our for cancer patients in rural areas. Professor Margaret Hamilton Todd Harper government and other organisations. This has responding to cancer in our community by other researchers were also awarded NHMRC President Chief Executive Officer All this would not have been possible included an important partnership with VicHealth working together to achieve our shared goals. grants, one for a study on skin cancer prevention without the help of our donors, fundraisers, which has supported us to bring organisations (led by Dr Suzanne Dobbinson) and one on As ever, our work could not be done without volunteers, supporters, researchers, clinicians together in tackling obesity and the negative alcohol harm prevention (led by Professor the dedication and passion of our volunteers. and employees so I would like to thank you aspects of alcohol use in our community. Melanie Wakefield). Your extraordinary contributions were sincerely for your support. Significantly, the Union for International recognised in our 2013 President’s Awards Significantly, we have seen legislation passed It’s been a year of change and a year when Cancer Control (UICC) entered into a and I would personally like to thank you all. for an outright ban on all commercial sun beds we have laid the foundations to create some Memorandum of Understanding with the in Victoria from the beginning of 2015, and the Postscript cancer control history at our new premises Secretariat to the WHO Framework Convention state recording the lowest levels of smoking Relay For Life remains one of our biggest at 615 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. on Tobacco Control. The UICC, through the amongst adults in Australia (13.3 percent). and most-loved fundraising campaigns, and McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, will Our team looks forward to working with we acknowledge the death of Bruce Ward, The prevention team continued its important perform the functions of a WHO Framework you again in 2014 as we strive to reduce a leader in the development of this activity work in developing a new strategy with Cancer Convention on Tobacco Control knowledge hub the impact of cancer for all Victorians. and one of our most passionate and dedicated Council Australia to tackle liver cancer – one on matters within its expertise. More broadly, volunteers. Bruce also served on our Executive of the fastest growing cancers in Victoria. the McCabe Centre continued its important and Appeals committees and his humane work globally by running a number of advocacy Our focus on disadvantaged Victorians and wise counsel will be greatly missed. and training workshops here and internationally. extended to breast, bowel and cervical cancer screening with an investment from the Victorian I’d like to thank the Board under the attentive Department of Health to implement an Under leadership of Andrew Roberts for its ongoing Screened Program to address low screening efforts, and to Maria Trinci for her diligent in some groups. work chairing the Finance, Risk, Audit and Compliance Committee. 2 3 Cancer Council Victoria Annual Review 2013

June August • Phase two of the ‘Rethink Sugary Drink’ • More than 500 people register to take part • New Cancer Council Victoria data reveals campaign is launched, representing a large Highlights of 2013 in our free national webinar, ‘Breast cancer regular smoking rates in Victoria dropped collaboration of public health agencies. in the family: What does that mean for me?’ to a record low of 13.3 percent. High levels of sugar in Australian diets • CEO Todd Harper calls for urgent action • The Federal Government introduces a remain a focus for Cancer Council Victoria It was a year of progress at Cancer Council Victoria to control alcohol advertising and promotion cigarette tax increase which could help tens obesity policy advocacy. to young people and reduce alcohol of thousands of Australians kick the habit. as we continued our vital research, increased our November related harm at the launch of the Alcohol • The Garden of Hope is created in • Leading health groups launch a new Advertising Review Board’s (AARB) Federation Square to help spread the prevention and advocacy work, expanded our support satirical video (‘Alcohol adShame’) to Annual Report for 2013. message of Daffodil Day. highlight the absurdity of alcohol advertising • Dr Aung Ko Win is awarded the services and grew our fundraising activities. We look • Cancer Council Victoria’s CancerFacts for during times when large numbers of children prestigious 2013 Premier’s Award for the 10-year prevalence for common cancers and young people are watching television. back over 2013 and share some of our highlights. Health and Medical Research. He is doing is released, showing that on 1 January 2012 • The first Aboriginal Cancer Support Group his PhD at the University of Melbourne there were almost 156,000 Victorians living leader training is held in partnership with under an $115,000 three-year scholarship with a diagnosis of cancer made in the the Victorian Aboriginal Community from Cancer Council Victoria, funded past decade. by the Picchi Brothers Foundation. Controlled Health Organisation. January March • Epidemiology researchers at Cancer Council • The basic elements of the Health Star September • Latest survey results reveal Victoria has • The McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer Victoria co-authored most of the 13 papers December Rating system is agreed and endorsed • Peak health and community organisations, the best sun protection in Australia with and Cancer Council Victoria are awarded that presented findings from the large-scale • Cancer Council Victoria moves from its by Australian governments through the including Cancer Council Victoria, write 90% of Victorian primary schools now a second major grant by the Legal Services Collaborative Oncological Gene-environment Carlton offices to the one central location Forum on Food Regulation. to Coca-Cola, calling for the company to participating in the SunSmart program Board of Victoria to support the ongoing Study (COGS). Five appear in the at 615 St Kilda Road. – higher than in any other state. work of Making the Law Work Better April edition of Nature Genetics. • We reach more than 1000 people stop ‘weight-washing’ the issue of obesity • The Union for International Cancer Control for People Affected by Cancer project. affected by cancer, as well as health with expensive advertising, and instead • Cancer Council Victoria welcomes the (UICC) enters into a Memorandum of May professionals, via our innovative series of take practical steps to address the core release of the new alcohol and drug • The first of three Creative Therapy Understanding with the Secretariat to the • Quit Victoria unveils its newest and emotive educational webinars beginning in June. drivers of weight gain. strategy – Reducing the alcohol and drug workshops is offered as part of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco anti-smoking campaign ‘Last Dance’. • Our CancerFacts document for uterus toll; Victoria’s plan 2013–2017 by the annual Arts Awards program. Control, with the UICC, through the McCabe July cancer is released showing rates have Victorian Government, and in particular • Actress Angelina Jolie’s public comments Centre for Law and Cancer, acting as • We encourage Victorians of all ages to risen substantially in Victoria over the the emphasis on strengthening liquor April about her decision to undergo a prophylactic a knowledge hub on matters within its use our simple online calculator to assess past 20 years. licensing laws. • We welcome a $1.7 million funding (preventive) double mastectomy attracts expertise – in particular legal challenges to their personal risk of bowel cancer, and commitment from the Victorian worldwide media interest and an increase in the implementation of the WHO Framework urged those 50 and over to do a simple February Government towards cancer research. requests for information on genetic testing. October Convention on Tobacco Control. at-home screening test, every two years. • SunSmart and Cancer Council Victoria • Quit Victoria and Cancer Council Victoria A $1.5 million grant will allow the • 7600 hosts across Victoria raise welcome Parliament passing new • We recognise Cancer Council Victoria’s congratulate the Future Fund for its Victorian Cancer Registry to expand $2.8 million for the 20th anniversary of solarium ban legislation. dedicated staff and volunteers with our decision to remove all tobacco-related its E-Pathology pilot and a $200,000 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. investments from its portfolio. grant will go towards new research on • Cancer in Victoria: Statistics & Trends 2012 prestigious President’s Awards. • Nearly 200 Cancer Council Victoria Clinical mesothelioma. The funding is part of is published, making the Victorian Cancer • We also welcome the Victorian State Network members endorse a submission the government’s budget commitment Registry at Cancer Council Victoria the Government’s announcement that all to the State Government urging outdoor to the Victorian Cancer Agency to most timely registry in the world. For the playgrounds, pools, skate parks and dining and drinking areas to be added to support research. first time, the report includes statistics children’s sporting events will be the list of smokefree outdoor areas. smokefree by 2014. on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victorians with cancer.

Where the money comes from $M Where the money comes from % Where the money is spent $M Where the money is spent % 50 25 45.0 Key 61% 61% Key 22.9 Key 37% 28% Key Fundraising Fundraising Cancer research Cancer 40 (incl retail) More than half (incl retail) 20 Cancer prevention research 17.3 External our income External Cancer support Cancer 30 funding comes from funding 15 Fundraising (incl retail) prevention 24.7 (incl Gov) (incl Gov) Other 4% Cancer 10.7 Other Other support $Million 20 fundraising $Million 10 8.8 33% Fundraising 17% 6% 14% (incl retail) 10 5 Other 4.0 2.6

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Research

Improving Trialling new data data collection sets for registry

A pilot study by Cancer Council A three-year Cancer Council Victoria Victoria researchers has found a way trial has demonstrated that cancer for pathology laboratories to send registries can successfully use information to our Victorian Cancer diagnostic image reports to capture Registry (VCR) with improved information about how advanced the efficiency and accuracy. cancer is, if it has spread, or whether it recurs after treatment. Pathology laboratories are required to notify all diagnoses of cancer Accurate information on cancer to the VCR, placing a considerable is critical to improving cancer administrative burden on them. outcomes, so the trial has significant implications for the In 2013, VCR reported the findings improvement of data collection. Ovarian cancer under the microscope of a pilot study seeking to automate Global study uncovers new genetic markers Due to cost, information collected the cancer reporting process. The trial In 2013 Cancer Council Victoria funded What does the research involve? We continue to be part of the global fight The study found 23 new genetic markers by registries at the moment is employed an electronic cancer data another 39 external researchers, overseen Our research includes the management against cancer with our researchers taking related to prostate cancer, taking the total limited, particularly regarding stage delivery system, E-Path, and found by our Research Management Unit. of pre-clinical drug trials in which, using part in a UK-led study uncovering more than of known prostate cancer markers to 78, of disease and recurrence. The trial that the system successfully delivered Dr Kathryn Kinross was one of them. sophisticated genetic techniques, we 80 genetic makers that could predict an but researchers suggest there could be sought to find out whether it was cancer notification information to generate mice that are prone to developing individual’s risk of breast, prostate and over 2000 such markers influencing a possible to collect this information the registry with improved accuracy Title: Postdoctoral Researcher ovarian cancers. Then, just like in human ovarian cancers. man’s chance of developing the disease. automatically. Trialling computer and completeness. Institution: The Sir Peter MacCallum Department clinical trials, we treat these mice with software that was designed to The large-scale Collaborative Oncological For breast cancer, the researchers found of Oncology, The University of Melbourne novel drug combinations, and monitor Results of the pilot found that E-Path analyse the reports of medical Gene-environment Study (COGS) tested the 49 new markers, more than doubling the Research grant: Grant-in-Aid 2013–2015 their responses. Following treatment, we performed with 100 percent sensitivity images (e.g. CT, MRI or PET scans), DNA of over 100,000 people with cancer and number that had previously been found. Funding: $100,000 pa for three years can investigate why the drugs did or didn’t and specificity, with all cancer reports it found the software automatically 100,000 people from the general population. Nine new markers were found for Research title: Mechanisms of resistance work using a range of techniques such as being correctly identified and non- found the cases that provided ovarian cancer. to PI3K pathway inhibitors in ovarian cancer histopathology and gene sequencing. cancer cases correctly excluded. Our Cancer Epidemiology Centre (CEC) is information about cancer stage or The system was also found to taking part in the study – the largest ever of It’s anticipated that the findings will lead recurrence, and transferred this What are you researching? How important is this research? reduce the administrative burden its kind – and contributing data from Australian to new treatments, targeted screening information to the cancer registry. I’m investigating the ‘PI3K pathway’, a Ovarian tumours are among the most of cancer notification for the DNA samples. CEC researchers were co- and a greater understanding of how This suggests the potential for collection of cancer-promoting genes observed insidious cancers; difficult to detect and reporting laboratories. authors on most of the 13 papers which these diseases develop. application of this solution nationally to be abnormally over-active in human ovarian fast-moving. Ovarian cancer will claim the presented the findings, with five appearing The Department of Health has The success of COGS in finding new for the collection of stage and cancer. While there are new drugs to inhibit lives of over 60 percent of women diagnosed in the 2013 April edition of Nature Genetics. provided funding for the VCR to install genetic associations demonstrates the recurrence information by all these genes currently in clinical trials, early within five years. Diagnosis often comes late E-Path in a further 14 laboratories in The study looked for genetic changes – value of large-scale scientific collaboration Australian population-based cancer data suggests tumours may quickly develop and ovarian cancers have an innate capacity Victoria. When completed, this will called single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the global fight against cancer, and registries – although there are legal resistance to these inhibitors, limiting their to grow resistant to treatment over time. enable VCR to have E-Path connectivity – that may act as markers predicting the risk of provides a model of how these studies and financial challenges to its overall benefit when used in isolation. to the laboratories that generate more developing cancer. Each marker is associated can advance understanding of the national implementation. What do you hope to achieve? I’m working to establish what causes PI3K- than 95 percent of all pathology reports with a very small change in risk of cancer, genetic basis underlying cancer. I hope that this research will identify novel, inhibitors to fail, in an effort to define new drug submitted to the VCR. but the one in 100 people who have a large and long-lasting, therapeutic options to combination strategies to overcome resistance. proportion of these markers are five times more improve outcomes for patients with I hope my goal will be readily attainable as likely to develop prostate cancer and three ovarian cancer. some of the drugs I’m investigating are times more likely to develop breast cancer. already in advanced clinical development.

From 1987–2012­ five-year

More than survival By 2023–2027 increased the annual incidence 30 1in3 29,000 of cancer will rise Victorians from 47% to over 44,000 10,700+ are diagnosed – an increase of 53% people died from Victorians will develop with cancer to 66% from 2008–2012 is the number of deaths from cancer in 2013 a cancer by the age of 75 each year cancer in Victoria every day

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Research (cont’d) Prevention

Record low smoking rates

Smoking rates in Victoria fell to a record low of 13.3 percent in 2012, research from the Behavioural Science Division revealed.

The data showed almost 60 percent of Victorian adults have never smoked, with the survey recording the highest proportion of ‘never’ and ‘non-smokers’ since it began in 1998.

The Smoking prevalence and Early plain packs research shows promising effects How we use shade Quit’s most emotional campaign yet hits home consumption in Victoria: key findings Early Cancer Council research into the effects Similarly, Cancer Council research, Personal Our researchers work internationally on Quit Victoria launched its newest and Mass-media campaigns remain the most from the 1998–2012 population of plain packaging legislation introduced in tobacco pack display before and after the studies that help us develop effective most emotional campaign yet in 2013. effective way to motivate smokers to make surveys report also found that: December 2012 indicates that it is associated introduction of plain packaging with larger prevention programs. Our Behavioural a quit attempt and change other smoking ‘Last Dance’ was launched in May and • The decline in daily smoking rates with more thoughts about quitting. pictorial health warnings in Australia; an Science Division is involved in a U.S. related behaviours. A recent survey of resonated deeply with smokers, with a has accelerated in recent years observational study of outdoor café strips, National Cancer Institute funded study smokers indicated that more than a third Plain packaging intends to reduce the appeal 24 percent increase in Quitline calls over with the odds of a Victorian adult evaluated whether cigarette pack display to inform policy makers about the (39.3 percent) of recent quitters said anti- of smoking, strengthen the impact of graphic the campaign period. being a smoker between 2005 and smoking at outdoor venues has changed potential role of shade development smoking TV campaigns helped a ‘great health warnings and reduce tobacco industry and 2012 decreasing at more following the introduction of plain packaging in reducing skin cancer rates and The ad depicts a man dying of a smoking- deal or somewhat’ in staying quit, second deception about the harmfulness of cigarettes. than double the previous rate. and larger graphic health warnings. how public education campaigns caused disease sharing a tender moment only to cigarette cost (47.1 percent). • Almost six out of 10 Victorian Our Behavioural Science Division published can facilitate use. with his wife as she cares for him during Cancer Council researchers in Victoria and Not only did Last Dance draw strong adults and more than 70 percent the first research paper into the early effects the final stages of his illness. South Australia counted patrons, smokers ‘Use of Shade in U.S. and Australian recall from those surveyed, the ad also of those aged 18-29 have of the legislation with the Introduction effects and tobacco packs displayed at cafés, City Parks’ is a five year randomised The commercial was developed in response scored highly on a number of key emotions never smoked. of Australian plain packaging policy on adult restaurants and bars with outdoor seating trial being done to test the effects to research suggesting that the concept of which are shown to be quitting predictors. smokers: a cross sectional study paper. • The prevalence of regular for several months both before and after of building shade sails in parks in ‘regret’ held potential value as an emotion More than 80 percent of smokers surveyed smoking declined most rapidly A survey of 500 smokers found that compared the introduction of plain packing. They found Denver (a city with few skin cancer that could motivate quitting, and sought to said the ad provided a strong argument amongst the most disadvantaged to those smoking from branded packs, smokers that pack display on tables declined by campaigns) and Melbourne (30 years meet the challenge of continuing to remind for quitting, was powerful and believable Victorians between 2005 and with plain packs were more likely to perceive 15 percent after plain packaging. The pattern of public education campaigns). smokers of the devastating consequences and made them stop and think. 2012. This reverses a trend their tobacco as being lower in both quality of findings indicated smokers may be more on themselves and their families of smoking. The study will measure the change in previous years for smoking and in satisfaction; to think about quitting; hesitant to light up, and if they do, to be The campaign was successful in generating in use and UV exposure of users Quit Victoria’s testing of the campaign with rates to decline fastest amongst and to support the plain packaging policy. more likely to conceal their packs from view negative emotions as well as creating of Passive Recreation Areas before smokers showed that the commercial’s main Victoria’s most advantaged. under wallets and phones. Overall, the positive ones with high scores recorded Those smoking from branded packs were and after building the shade at strengths were in encouraging smokers to findings suggest that fewer young people for ‘sad’, ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘guilty’ and more likely to perceive the appeal of their intervention parks and compare this think about the consequences of delaying are being exposed to tobacco promotion equally high scores for positive emotional cigarettes as lower as the legislation was with unshaded areas at control parks a quit attempt, challenging smokers to through packaging. responses like ‘inspired’ and ‘determined’. rolled out more fully over time and they were in both cities. To date 13 shade-sails realise if they continue to ignore the warnings increasingly surrounded by more plain packs. These early findings should provide in Melbourne and 13 shade-sails in that they could regret their decision forever, The campaign has since been screened encouragement to other countries looking Denver have been built for the study. and in inspiring smokers to try to quit. in several other Australian and to follow Australia’s lead. The study will continue until 2015. international markets.

58% 20% Daily smoking rates fell to Thyroid cancer is OF ALL NEW CANCERS are prostate, bowel, of all cancer + breast, lung or deaths are 4%increase per year in 13.3% 3 times liver cancer incidence melanoma cancer caused by 6,872 and are responsible Victorians sent a submission more smoking to the Victorian Government for almost half of asking it to extend smokefree common all cancer deaths legislation to include outdoor in women than men dining and drinking areas

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Prevention (cont’d)

Cervical cancer rates decline

Victoria has recorded the lowest rates of cervical cancer in the world, with new cases falling by 45 percent and deaths declining by 61 percent in the past 20 years.

Our Cancer in Victoria: Statistics & Trends 2012 report largely attributed the dramatic decline to the success of the population-based screening program, PapScreen Victoria.

There were 213 new cases of SunSmart success – turning the tide against tans Cancer – alcohol link a hard message to swallow invasive cervical cancer and 2499 Skin cancer prevention activities began There is clear evidence of what interventions Investment in prevention programs like Cancer Council Victoria continued its A 2012 survey of Victorian households diagnoses of in situ cancer of the more than 30 years ago in Victoria, with the are needed to sustain behaviour change: SunSmart result in considerable social and efforts to raise awareness that drinking conducted by the Behavioural Science cervix in the state in 2012, while iconic Slip! Slop! Slap! campaign in 1980. economic benefits. The program has been alcohol increases the risk of a variety of Division found that only 10 percent 51 Victorian women died from • Research shows sun protection attitudes The SunSmart program was introduced in assessed to be extremely cost-effective with cancers, including bowel cancer, liver of respondents listed ‘limiting alcohol’ the disease. and behaviours such as sunscreen use 1988 with the support of the Victorian Health a $2.30 net saving for every dollar spent in the cancer, female breast cancer, oesophageal as a factor in reducing cancer risk directly correlate with SunSmart television According to the Australian Institute Promotion Foundation. Australian health system. Whilst we have seen cancer, and mouth and throat cancer. without being prompted. advertising. The more SunSmart public of Health and Welfare (AIHW), over considerable changes, there is still much work SunSmart is now a multi-faceted program education campaigns, the greater positive There is a growing body of research When asked to rate how important 3.6 million women were screened to do. For example, Australian adolescents recognised for providing leadership in ultraviolet behaviour change. demonstrating this link, but it’s still not widely a particular factor was in increasing by the National Cervical Screening have by far the highest incidence of melanoma Program (NCSP) in 2010–2011 (UV) radiation protection. Cancer Council • Focussed activity on the ground with understood by the Australian community. a person’s risk of cancer, only 27 percent in the world and, in Victoria, nearly 20 percent with Victoria recording the highest Victoria was designated a World Health settings like schools, early childhood In 2011, Cancer Council Australia released of respondents rated alcohol as a ‘very of all cancers in 15-24 year olds are melanomas. participation rate in the country. Organisation Collaborative Centre for Ultraviolet services, workplaces, local governments a position statement on cancer cases important’ factor. Radiation in 2004, and again in 2008 and 2012. Without continued effort and investment to related to alcohol use. At the same time, and sporting clubs is crucial to match this These results show there is still a lot of About 75 percent of cervical cancers put downward pressure on tanning desirability, Cancer Council Victoria launched a series Major cultural change has been attributed to mass media activity. The SunSmart primary work to be done to increase awareness are now being detected early and are and reducing Victorian’s overexposure to the of advertisements to highlight the link more than a generation of Australians growing school program has a participation rate of about the association between alcohol more easily treatable, thanks largely sun’s UV rays, the considerable gains that have between alcohol and cancer. up with the SunSmart Program. Twenty-five 90 percent – one of the highest of any public consumption and cancer risk, specifically to the population-based, organised been made in skin cancer control are likely years of commitment and partnerships has health program in Australia, reaching about Despite this, recent studies show there is mass-reach education campaigns and screening program. 430,000 Victorian children. to be eroded over time. seen huge changes in health outcomes – still a low awareness of the risks associated health warning labels on drink containers. Results are expected to improve more than 103,000 skin cancers prevented • Advocacy strategies that effect change Solariums banned with alcohol consumption, and that one in To this end, in 2013 Cancer Council Victoria even further following HPV in Victoria between 1988 and 2003 with more in environments and infrastructure such SunSmart has led the campaign against five Australian adults (21.1 percent) are still aimed to raise awareness through the Cut vaccination campaigns targeting than 1000 deaths being averted. as SunSmart’s activity on solariums that solariums, successfully lobbying for the drinking in excess of the National Health Your Cancer Risk website, media advocacy young Victorians. successfully led to a ban. introduction of solarium regulation. Together and Medical Research Council guidelines, While melanoma incidence in Victoria continues and working in partnership with other health with a coalition of other health organisations, which recommend no more than two drinks to rise, there are now falling incidence rates • Dedicated resources for planning, evaluation experts as a member of the Alcohol Policy SunSmart also played a considerable role in on any given day, to reduce the risk of in men and women younger than 40 years, and research underpin all action and guide Coalition and the National Alliance for Action the ‘Switch Off Solariums’ campaign, which won long term harm. consistent with a positive effect of the program. the program and measure effectiveness. on Alcohol to support policy efforts to a VicHealth Award. The Victorian government reduce harmful consumption of alcohol. has now announced a complete ban on solariums from 1 January 2015.

Preference for having New cases of cervical a tan amongst adults Breast cancer cancer fell by Prostate has fallen to is the most The percentage cancer 90% common Remains the of all Victorian primary of 18-69 year-old schools now have a new cancer most commonly sun protection policy Victorians using 45% 31% sunscreen on the for Victorian diagnosed weekend has more women cancer for than doubled Victorian men

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Prevention (cont’d) Support

A rethink on sugary drinks

Cancer Council, Diabetes Australia and the Heart Foundation called for comprehensive action to highlight the amount of sugar and empty kilojoules in sugar sweetened drinks.

Regularly consuming beverages with added sugar – including soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit drinks and sports drinks – is clearly linked to weight gain and obesity, which in turn are risk factors for a range of chronic Spotlight on alcohol and junk food marketing diseases such as type 2 diabetes, Growing our support Cancer Connect award heart disease and some cancers. Cancer Council Victoria, together with other both in traditional media settings such as In order to expand the support for caregivers New psychosexual Our Cancer Connect volunteers health organisations has launched a number television and emerging platforms such as Together these organisations of cancer patients, Cancer Council Victoria counselling service were presented with the President’s of initiatives in an effort to combat the online, social media, apps and advergames. launched an awareness campaign, Helpline nurses are now providing an outbound We delivered our new psychosexual Award for the 2013 Volunteer Group marketing of alcohol and junk food to children. ‘Rethink Sugary Drink’ in 2013 to telephone support intervention to carers as counselling service to 57 people in 2013. of the Year. These awards acknowledge For these reasons, Cancer Council Victoria, encourage Australians to switch part of the PROTECT Study being conducted the special contributions made by Research shows that children and young in association with its partner organisations, Originally beginning as a pilot program to water and reduced-face milk. in collaboration with Deakin University. staff and volunteers. people are exposed to significant amounts launched adShame in 2013. The adShame in 2011 between Cancer Council Victoria of alcohol and unhealthy food marketing, campaign aims to highlight the absurdity of The campaign included two A trial is being run to test the efficacy and Royal Women’s Hospital, it has Cancer Connect Program Manager particularly during sporting events. alcohol and unhealthy food advertising during advertisements that were licensed of this intervention to reduce carer burden become a great addition to the Helpline Janine Wawryk (pictured above times when children are watching television. from the New York City Department and depression. services we offer. with volunteer David Briggs) said: An estimated 388,000 Australian children of Health and tailored for an “I was thrilled they were recognised watched the live telecast of the 2013 AFL As well as a satirical advertisement, an The study is a multi-centre randomised control Appointments run fortnightly from CCV Australian audience. for all they do and it highlighted the grand final that was flooded with alcohol accompanying website illustrates the worst trial to test if nurse-administered telephone with doctors conducting the sessions importance and value of telephone advertising. Each weekend, almost half of examples of alcohol and food marketing, The organisations also called for support intervention for the main support via telephone. The service is available to peer support. It is one of our most all alcohol ads are aired before 8.30pm. which are currently not caught by the an investigation into tax options to people/carers of newly diagnosed cancer patients with any cancer type and at any outstanding support programs.” self-regulatory framework for advertising. increase the price of sugar-sweetened patients reduces carer burden, improves stage in their disease. Partners of patients Studies have found that children who beverages, restrictions on the sale psychological health, increases carers’ ability are also welcome to use the service, and There are over 160 Cancer Connect regularly see alcohol advertising are more The lack of action on the issue is contrary of these drinks in schools, and an to navigate health services, increases carers’ sessions can be conducted individually volunteers covering 39 different likely to start drinking at a younger age to strong public support for better protection investigation by government into health literacy, improves patients’ and carers’ or with both people present. cancer types on hand to offer those and drink at harmful levels as an adult. of children from harmful advertising. Research steps that may be taken to reduce quality of life, reduces unmet needs of people affected by cancer the opportunity conducted within Cancer Council Victoria The service is free-of-charge to eligible Similarly, marketing of junk food to children the availability of sugary drinks in with cancer, and is cost effective within to talk to someone who understands showed 83 percent of adult grocery-buyers patients with referrals made by Helpline is a growing concern with research showing workplaces and health care settings. a formal health economic evaluation. the impact cancer can have. surveyed were in favour of a ban on nurses. Although already highly-skilled, an alarming 25 percent of Australian children advertising of unhealthy food at times when As part of the study, 230 people newly further specialised training is provided on All volunteers undergo training with are now overweight or obese. Being overweight children watch TV. Research has also found diagnosed with cancer and their carers have discussing sexuality and how to broach this two updates offered in 2013. They is a risk factor for several cancers. that almost seven out of 10 Australian adults been recruited into the study from four sites service in conversation when appropriate. are also involved in the training of Monitoring and advocacy by the Obesity Policy surveyed believe sponsorship of children’s – three in Victoria and one in South Australia. students where they share firsthand Image above: Our Helpline nurses are there to Coalition has highlighted how the industry sporting activities by fast food chains should experiences to highlight the provide information to those affected by cancer. self-regulatory codes are entirely ineffective at be restricted, if not stopped entirely. importance of the program. protecting children from powerful advertising

Top 3 reasons for Top 3 topics 1 in 5 calling Helpline: 23,100 of discussion: On weekends adults still drink 25% Early detection/ Helpline connections Psychological/ almost 50% of alcohol in excess symptoms were made in 2013, emotional support of guidelines Practical including inbound Diagnosis all alcohol ads issues and outbound calls, are aired on tv emails and visits 3 Psychological/ 3 Treatment/ before 8.30pm of Australian children emotional support management are overweight or obese

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Support (cont’d)

Registry continues vital work

With the publication of Cancer in Victoria: Statistics & Trends 2012 in October 2013, the Victorian Cancer Registry continues to be the most timely registry in the world.

For the first time, the report included statistics on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victorians with cancer. It showed that cancer death rates were significantly higher for these Victorians than for those of other Having a Yarn descent. This highlights the need Advocating for change Wig library a for more attention to be given to valued service In order to increase our capacity to provide The key achievements to date are: cancer prevention and screening Cancer Council Victoria’s Clinical Network It also established a campaign in conjunction psychosocial support for the Aboriginal • Employment of an Aboriginal Project for this sector of the community. is the peak multispecialty representative with the McCabe Centre for Law and Staff members Molly Colussa and community affected by cancer, we developed Manager to oversee the project. oncology forum for Victoria, aiming to improve Cancer to improve the Victorian Patient Katherine Lane (pictured above) an Aboriginal Supportive Care program The Registry, based at Cancer clinical care and patient outcomes through Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS). discuss the types of wigs available • Delivery of cancer education to ‘Having a Yarn’. Council Victoria, produced a new a range of cooperative measures to optimise through Cancer Council Victoria’s Aboriginal workers in collaboration Together with Cancer Council Victoria’s publication, CancerFacts. These fact cancer management and care in the state. wig library. Funded by Cancer Australia through a with the Cancer Prevention Centre. sheets showed that on 1 January Clinical Network Gastrointestinal Committee, Supporting People with Cancer Grant initiative • Delivery of three Yarning sessions in 2012 there were almost 156,000 The network includes more than 700 health it helped develop a media position statement The library is just one of the many 2012, the project is being led by Cancer Melbourne, Wodonga and Dandenong. Victorians living with a diagnosis professionals and consists of 11 cancer-site on screening for the prevention and detection support services that we provide Council Victoria in partnership with the sub-committees, four practice area advisory of early bowel cancer. to those affected by cancer. • Helpline is now recording Aboriginal and of cancer in the past decade, and Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled that uterus cancer rates have risen committees, and an executive committee. Torres Strait Islander status information. It also encouraged a population health Last year, through our wig service Health Organisation (VACCHO). substantially in Victoria over the It promotes best practice and evidence-based planning approach to inform service we fitted 245 wigs to people • Compulsory cultural safety training past 20 years. The aim is to facilitate conversations about for all Cancer Information and Support cancer care, develops a shared advocacy planning for radiotherapy services through experiencing hair loss as a result cancer with the local Aboriginal community in Services staff. The data collected by the registry agenda with Cancer Council Victoria, and three separate responses to the Victorian of cancer treatment. a safe, culturally appropriate space; explore the enables Cancer Council Victoria to supports and improves clinical trial activity. Department of Health Radiation Health • Establishment of two Aboriginal Cancer Cancer patients can access the supportive care needs of Aboriginal Victorians better target research projects and Program Grant funding applications. Support Groups within Victoria. The Clinical Network’s Agenda for Cancer free wig and fitting service from affected by cancer; and establish a best to develop specific prevention and Control is the key advocacy platform for the The Clinical Network has a continuing our office at 615 St Kilda Road. practice model of peer support. • Drafted a best practice framework for support programs in the future. supporting Aboriginal people affected by Clinical Network through which priorities commitment to education for its members Wigs can also be delivered by post. The project is using community development cancer through Cancer Support Groups. Cancer Council Victoria is grateful for Victorian clinicians are identified. and offered a number of programs in principles to empower the community through 2013 including the Clinical Network Annual • Development and delivery of Aboriginal for the funding support provided to There were a number of key successes in the establishment of local support groups Symposium: The Role of Exercise in Cancer Cancer Support Group Facilitator Training the Registry from the Department 2013 including nearly 200 members endorsing and Aboriginal Health workers to support Treatment and Survival which was attended package in partnership with VACCHO. of Health. a submission to the State Government urging people with cancer in their communities, to by over 180 delegates. outdoor dining and drinking areas to be build community capacity and sustainability, Image above: The specially commissioned added to the list of smokefree outdoor areas. Image above: The Clinical Network’s and to raise awareness of cancer. Aboriginal artwork depicting a cancer journey Annual Symposium was just one of the many by Andrew Bamblett. It was publicly acknowledged for its role in education programs on offer to members. bringing about legislative change resulting in a commercial solarium ban from 2015.

for Aboriginal 425 and/or Torres breast care nurses Strait Islander We established Victorians, There 12 new Cancer attended the 14th two Aboriginal $226,136 47 National Breast Care are over 90 new of financial assistance Support Groups Cancer Support diagnoses of Nurse Conference Groups was provided to started in 2013, cancer & almost 1,215 people 7 were in based 40 cancer deaths regional areas each year holiday breaks were provided to cancer patients at no cost

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McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer Fundraising

What we do Evolving our fundraising The McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer’s mission is to contribute to Cancer Council Victoria is the effective use of the law for cancer pleased to introduce face-to-face prevention, treatment, supportive care fundraising which, together with and research by: our other fundraising initiatives, ensures we can continue our • Conducting research, policy important work in the community. development, advocacy and training. • Developing and disseminating The decision puts Cancer Council materials on the relationship Victoria in-line with other Cancer between law and cancer control. Councils which have had success with this strategy over many years. • Providing cancer control organisations and others with In early 2013 we conducted a Centre continues global advocacy and training an interest in cancer control A sea of yellow for hope successful three month trial of with a place (both real and virtual) The McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer The workshop also featured sessions on One of Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks It took 12 hours to create the installation face-to-face fundraising which to go for information. conducted advocacy and training activities other cancer and non-communicable disease was transformed into a sea of yellow daffodils under the guidance of landscaper Paul resulted in the acquisition of 1000 both here and internationally in 2013. It also risk factors and the sharing of experiences • Providing a forum for discussion to raise awareness on Daffodil Day of the Rowse. Hundreds of daffodils were individually new regular givers. and sharing of information provided legal support to governments and from other countries and regions. Participants impact of cancer in our community. skewered and carefully planted in the garden We’ve found that once signed non-governmental organisations to assist from Australia, Botswana, India, Lesotho, and experiences. beds. Single daffodils were also handed The Garden of Hope in Federation Square up for monthly giving, regular other countries to implement laws to reduce Namibia, Norway, South Africa, Swaziland, • Connecting lawyers, legal out by staff on vintage bikes borrowed was created in August to highlight the daffodil givers continue to donate to the burden of cancer. Thailand, Togo and Zambia attended. academics and law students with from Papellionaire. as the international symbol of hope and the the organisation. cancer control researchers and ‘Using the law effectively for cancer control The Centre continued to provide support importance of raising funds for Daffodil Day. More than 700 messages of hope were left advocates with other disciplines. This provides us with a secure in Europe’ was the theme of the workshop to a number of countries on legal issues by the thousands of visitors who wandered Victorians were encouraged to visit the monthly income that we can use the Centre hosted in March 2013 with the relating to graphic health warnings on The McCabe Centre is a joint through the Garden over four days. Garden and leave their own message of to continue funding important Norwegian Cancer Society, the Centre’s tobacco products and plain tobacco initiative of Cancer Council Victoria hope to support those living with cancer or Messages research, and to expand our network hub for Europe. packaging, and hosted two international and the UICC. to celebrate the memory of a loved one lost. In Loving memory of a beautiful mum prevention and support programs. legal fellows from Russia and Swaziland. The goal of the workshop was to strengthen and nana in the sky. Pauline, we love Yarn bombers Lynn Berry and Marg Knight The street level interaction collaboration and information sharing on At the end of 2013, the UICC entered into and miss you. (pictured above) from Cow and Chicken created also helps to raise community legal issues relevant to cancer control and a Memorandum of Understanding with the 120 daffodils, which formed the 40 corsages The top step awareness about what Cancer care in Europe. It included focus sessions Secretariat to the WHO Framework Convention that decorated the balustrades, while Jay For a top Dad Council Victoria does and how on tobacco, obesity and the legal rights on Tobacco Control, under which the UICC, Petruccelli of Mandala Art worked with Cancer Your life was full it spends fundraising dollars. of people with cancer. through the McCabe Centre, will perform the Council Victoria on the interactive ‘messages Your memory a treasure functions of a WHO Framework Convention Face-to-face fundraising will In conjunction with the Union for International of hope’ concept and created two stunning You are loved beyond words on Tobacco Control knowledge hub on matters be rolled out in Melbourne and Cancer Control’s (UICC) 2013 World Cancer community park benches out of mosaic. And missed beyond measure within its expertise – in particular legal challenges selected regional areas in 2014. Leaders’ Summit in South Africa in November, Your Girls. XX to the implementation of the Convention. Survivor Joanna Page spoke about her cancer the Centre ran a workshop with World Health Deborah Stringer experience and Cancer Council ambassador For Aneesa, who has never given up Organization’s (WHO) Regional Office for Image above: Jonathan Liberman Head of Fundraising and and MasterChef host, Gary Mehigan attended. – and never will! XX Africa, on constitutional, trade and investment (Director, McCabe Centre) and Patricia Lambert Communication Division challenges to tobacco control in the (Director, International Legal Consortium at Thanks to a $15,000 sponsorship from I hope that we can all support a future Southern African Customs Union Region. The Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids) presenting Federation Square, the installation was that supports those living with cancer. at the University of Cape Town Law School. created with a small budget of $10,000. 71% 7,624 8.2m of all lung cancer 374 Victorians hosts have held an 19.3 million deaths per year 375 walked, ran are the result of cancer, deaths world-wide Australia’s Biggest new cancer cases the biggest cause of or rode to will be diagnosed mortality worldwide are linked to raise $165,000 Morning Tea globally per year tobacco use for the I Will by 2025 people created their own for cancer special fundraising event program

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Fundraising (cont’d) Our supporters

Plenty of cuppas for a good cause

What better excuse for a party than a birthday? More than 7600 hosts gathered friends, family and work colleagues to enjoy a brew and support 20 years of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea (ABMT). They raised nearly $3 million in Victoria alone.

To mark the anniversary, Cancer Council Victoria created a special event in Ballarat’s historic Sovereign Hill in May for 100 guests, including local supporters, volunteers and cancer survivors. Passionate Relay pair Getting into the spirit of a bygone era, By the numbers Spreading the word guests enjoyed traditional morning They back our campaigns, raise awareness • 375 people created their own fundraising Two years ago, Roy Francis became Elaine and John Holman’s tireless tea followed by an entertaining tea and volunteer their time. Our supporters have event, raising $885,000. Events included part of the first group of Cancer volunteering work is highly valued etiquette demonstration. by the Relay For Life staff at a passion, commitment and generosity that head shaves, a charity ball, kite surfing, Council Victoria volunteers appointed Cancer Council Victoria. ABMT began as a small gathering over is helping us save lives. a superhero day, walks from Sydney as community speakers. a cuppa in May 1994 and has grown to Melbourne, and parties. Each week the pair travels from A dedicated volunteer, Roy is a happy into one of Australia’s favourite and most Donors Geelong to carry out administrative • 402 people donated $150,000 instead to attend events across Victoria. iconic fundraising events; raising over • 30,000 individuals made a cash tasks that facilitate the large number of giving or receiving gifts for their $110 million Australia-wide in that time. donation to Cancer Council Victoria. “I’ve had an interest in health all of Relay events throughout the year. special occasion. my life,” he says. “I worked in the An ABMT launch is held in a different place • 42 individual trusts made • 374 Victorians raised $165,000 by The Holmans became involved pharmaceutical industry in sales and each year to thank supporters in regional financial contributions. cycling, running or walking to help with Cancer Council after John’s marketing management, both in areas and encourage new hosts to join. • 330 visionary supporters included beat cancer in a challenge event. experience with prostate cancer. Australia and Europe.” Cancer Council Victoria in their Will. Over 45 percent of our ABMT hosts have • 7624 hosts took part in Australia’s Roy also has a personal connection Their walking group decided to been personally touched by cancer and • $21.9 million was received in bequests. Biggest Morning Tea, raising $2,817,092. enter a team into the Geelong with cancer. His mother died of ovarian find the campaign to be a fun and simple • 3500 people made regular gifts through our • 3497 people got together for Girls’ Relay For Life event in 2005, and cancer and he has prostate cancer. way to make a difference. Breakthrough program, raising $750,000. Night In and raised $1,529,766. the pair have been enthusiastic He and his wife began the Mornington participants ever since. Images top and bottom: VIP ABMT hosts gathered to mark 20 years of this Fundraisers Shop Peninsula Prostate Support Group, Not content to stop there, about popular fundraiser. • 47,453 Victorians in 2398 registered • 10,900 customers bought items and he is both an Ambassador for, four years ago Elaine answered teams took part in 69 Relay For Life from our store. and on the Victoria/Tasmania Chapter Image middle: ABMT project officer Kate a call up for volunteers at Cancer events raising $6,667,985. Council of the Prostate Cancer Taylor gets into the morning tea spirit. • 4836 litres of sunscreen, 13,335 hats Council Victoria’s head office. • 570 Pink Ribbon Day volunteers and 10,385 pairs of sunglasses were sold. Foundation of Australia. “John saw how much fun I was sold pink products for breast cancer. • Our online sales totalled $1.17 million, “The community speaker program having and so he decided to join me.” • 1383 people helped sell Daffodil Day compared to $0.9 million in 2012. gives me the opportunity to spread merchandise boxes and operated the word about what Cancer Elaine has since become part of • 21,585 orders were dispatched from 131 stalls. Council Victoria does.” the Volunteer Training Team as well. our mail order and online fulfilment area, up from 16,385 in 2012.

47,453 $1.65m Victorians $21.9m took part in was raised for Relay For Life 15,420 was received Daffodil Day 3,497 30,000 in bequests in Victoria people made a cash donation

people got together hours that 758 people for Girls’ Night In volunteered at head office

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Our supporters (cont’d) Governance and Finance

By the numbers (cont’d) Organisation structure Volunteers • 758 people volunteered 15,420 hours at our head office. Of these, 90 were ongoing volunteers and 668 were corporate supporters who volunteered with us through our Corporate Volunteering Program. Four interns also volunteered 1014 hours. • Volunteers and staff answered 18,000 calls to the Supporter’s Hotline. Cancer Council Victoria is the business They made 26,162 calls. name of the Anti-Cancer Council Victoria. • There were 26 regional volunteer groups that raised $380,000. • 160 Cancer Connect volunteers covering From the Carlton Rosalba welcomes 39 different cancer types helped provide office to St Kilda Rd all to work information and support. • About 4,300 hours of supportive care Jocelyn has been volunteering so Rosalba Nicolini has been a The Council Chief Executive Officer was provided by 358 volunteers working long at Cancer Council Victoria that welcoming face at Cancer Council President Mr Todd Harper for 179 Cancer Council Victoria recognised she can’t even remember when Victoria reception since May. she started. Professor Margaret Hamilton, AO Cancer Support Groups across Victoria. “Volunteering was something I’d Staff One of the organisation’s most wanted to do for a long time and • In 2013 there were 319 full-time dedicated and passionate volunteers, after I stopped working it was the equivalent employees. Jocelyn began volunteering with right time,” she says. Cancer Council Victoria in Jolimont Rosalba had no prior connection • Per head, there were 393 including before moving to the retail shop at with Cancer Council Victoria but 237 full-time, 137 part-time and Rathdowne Street in Carlton. 19 casual employees. wanted to do something that would Committees Enabling Services She was volunteering at the retail shop involve helping others – something • A People Matter Survey conducted Executive Committee Chief Operating Officer in early 2013 showed that of the 63% on the last day of trading in Carlton she loves to do. and began in the new shop on St Kilda Chair, Professor Andrew Roberts Priscilla Hinds who completed the survey, 31% of With a resume including jobs in Road on the first day it opened. staff members were born overseas the fashion industry and a 10-year Executive Sub Committee and 22% spoke a language other Jocelyn became involved with stint as a personal assistant to the Ms Maria Trinci than English at home. Cancer Council Victoria after her Director of Student Counselling Chair, Professor Andrew Roberts father was diagnosed with bone at Melbourne University, Rosalba President, Professor Margaret Hamilton, AO cancer. She has since lost many wanted to get back into the career friends and family to cancer. she started in. Appeals Committee Chair, Mr Bruce Ward Programs “I just love the people here. I’m “Volunteering has given me the passionate about what Cancer opportunity to get back into Finance, Risk, Audit and Compliance Cancer Epidemiology Cancer Strategy Prevention Division Council Victoria does in covering all administration work and renew Committee and Intelligence Division and Support Division Head of Division cancers and providing prevention my skills, and to learn new Chair, Ms Maria Trinci Head of Division Head of Division Craig Sinclair Professor Graham Giles Nicola Quin and support for all people.” technologies.” Human Research Ethics Committee Quit Victoria Chair, Professor Richard (Dick) Fox, AM Victorian Cancer Registry Cancer Information and Fiona Sharkie Helen Farrugia Support Service (CISS) Medical and Scientific Committee McCabe Centre Dr Anna Boltong Chair, Professor Joseph Trapani Victorian Cancer Biobank for Law and Cancer Audrey Partanen Clinical Network Director Institutional Research Review Committee Danielle Spence Jonathan Liberman Chair, Dr Nigel Gray, AO Nigel Gray Fellowship Professor Ron Borland Research Management Unit Venture Grants Committee Woody Macpherson $380K Chair, Professor Joe Trapani Behavioural raised by 26 regional Science Division Fundraising and 4,836 volunteer groups Head of Division Communication Division litres of sunscreen Professor Melanie Wakefield Head of Division were sold from There were Deborah Stringer the Carlton store 393 employees in 2013

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Professor Andrew Roberts Mrs Avis Macphee, AM Maria has been an Executive Committee Chair AAIMS Member since 2010 and Chair of the Finance, Executive Committee (Board) MBBS, FRACP, FRCPA, PhD Avis Macphee, a retired Medical Scientist, Risk, Audit and Compliance Committee. Professor Roberts is a Clinical Haematologist at is the founder and coordinator of the Bone Mr Bruce Ward the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Head of Clinical Marrow Donor Institute Breast Cancer Support BScApp (Ind Chem), BE (Chem) Members Translation at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Group of the Fight Cancer Foundation. Her Bruce Ward was a retired company executive Medical Research, and Principal Fellow, Faculty current appointments include Membership with a background in manufacturing in the of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at The of the Victorian Breast Cancer Research paper, packaging and wood products industries. University of Melbourne. He has been an Executive Consortium Board and Scientific Committee He was closely involved with Cancer Council Committee Member since 2004, appointed and membership of the Victorian Cancer Victoria’s Relay For Life program and was a by the Medical and Scientific Committee. Biobank Committee. She also represents the member of its Advisory Committee. He was Breast Cancer Network Australia and the Breast an Executive Committee Member since 2010 Cancer Action Group on several committees. Dr Stewart A Hart and was a Member of the Appeals Committee. MBBS, FRACS She is a Member of the Walter and Eliza Hall Stewart Hart is a Surgical Oncologist in Institute of Medical Research. She has been Sadly, Bruce passed away in early 2014. private practice specialising in breast disease. an Executive Committee member since 2006. He is the former Head of the Breast Surgical David Gibbs Service at Monash Medical Centre, Southern Mr Michael O’Bryan, SC B.Comm, FCA, FAICD, CTA, STEP Professor Andrew Roberts Dr Stewart A Hart Professor Peter Fuller Ms Glenys Fraser Health and Foundation Director of the Monash LLB (Hons), BSc (Melb) David Gibbs is a practising Chartered BreastScreen program. Currently Stewart Michael O’Bryan is a Barrister at the Victorian Accountant and Consultant with a career continues as a Consultant Surgeon to the Bar, practising in the areas of corporate in financial matters spanning some 35 years. Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Breast and commercial law, competition law and David is a committed supporter and office Service and Monash Cancer Centre, Southern administrative law. He has been an Executive bearer of numerous community based and Health. He has been an Executive Committee Committee Member since 2003. youth organisations, including foundation Member since 2003, and is appointed by director of the Melbourne Community the Medical and Scientific Committee. Ms Onella Stagoll, OAM Foundation. David also served as the BA, DipSocStuds (Melb), MSW (Columbia) Chairman of the Victorian State Council Professor Peter Fuller Onella Stagoll was inaugural CEO of of the Institute of Chartered Accountants MBBS, BMedSc (Hons), PhD, FRACP BreastScreen Victoria and held that post from in Australia, and has been an Executive Committee Member since October 2012, Mrs Avis Macphee, AM Mr Michael O’Bryan, SC Ms Onella Stagoll, OAM Professor Joe Trapani Professor Fuller is a National Health and Medical 1992 until 2002. As CEO she successfully Research Council Senior Principal Research brought together private and public health appointed by the Finance Committee. Fellow and Associate Director at Prince Henry’s providers in a robust and publicly accountable Institute of Medical Research, Director of the women’s health program. She has had a long- Professor Margaret Hamilton, AO Endocrinology Unit at the Monash Medical standing and successful career in the health President Centre/Southern Health, and an Adjunct field. With a strong interest in public sector BA, DipSocStuds (Melb), MSW (Mich) Professor in Medicine and Biochemistry at service provision, women’s health and consumer Professor Hamilton is a Professorial Associate Monash University. He has been an Executive participation in decision-making, her experience of the School of Public Health, The University Committee Member since 2003, appointed has spanned federal and state governments, of Melbourne. She is a member of the Executive by the Medical and Scientific Committee. the not-for-profit and private sectors and of the Australian National Council on Drugs and community development organisations. a member of the Prime Ministers Council on Homelessness; she is the Chair of the Expert Ms Maria Trinci Mr Bruce Ward Mr David Gibbs Ms Glenys Fraser LLB (Hons), BA (Mon), GradDip (Com Law) Professor Joe Trapani Committee on Alcohol of the Australian National (Mon), GradDip Biotech Life (Mon) Diploma MBBS, FRACP, PhD, FFSc (RCPA) Preventive Health Agency and is on the Board Holistic Counselling Practice Professor Trapani is Executive Director of Cancer of VicHealth. She was an Executive Committee Glenys Fraser has a legal background previously Research and Head of the Cancer Immunology Member from 1998–2010 including Chair practising in intellectual property, competition, Program at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre for five years. and consumer protection law and litigation. in Melbourne. Joe is a Professorial Fellow and Associate Professor Jeremy Millar She was formerly a Partner of the law firm, Head of the Sir Peter MacCallum Department BmedSci, Biochemistry, MB, ChB, Medicine Minter Ellison, and a Research Fellow at the of Oncology at The University of Melbourne, and A/Prof Jeremy Millar was the immediate past Intellectual Property Research Institute of an honorary Adjunct Professor in the Department Director of the Southern Melbourne Integrated Australia at the University of Melbourne, and of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Monash Cancer Service (SMICS) and is currently a past member of the Intellectual Property University. Joe was a Senior Principal Research Professor Margaret Hamilton, AO A/Professor Jeremy Miller Director of Radiation Oncology at Alfred Health Committee of the Law Institute of Victoria and Fellow of the National Health and Medical in Melbourne. In addition to a busy clinical the Trade Practices Committee of the Law Research Council (2004–2009). He has been practice, he oversees both an academic Council of Australia. a Member since 2007 and is appointed by the Medical and Scientific Committee. radiation centre in metropolitan Melbourne, In 2008 Glenys was appointed as a sessional as well as Alfred Health’s satellite regional centre member of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Ms Maria Trinci in Gippsland. He leads the Radiation Oncology Tribunal. She is a trained counsellor with LifeCircle BComm, BA, CA Genito-Urinary cancer group at Alfred Health. Australia, a not-for-profit provider of counselling Maria Trinci is a Partner at KPMG. She has He is an adjunct Associate Professor at Monash to those with life threatening illness and their over 12 years experience in financial services, University. A/Prof Millar is the current Chair carers, and mentoring support to people with focusing particularly in the banking sector. of Cancer Council Victoria’s Clinical Network loved ones dying at home. She was appointed Maria has extensive project management and a past Chair of the VCOG Urological as a member of the Executive Committee in experience and has worked internationally Cancer Committee. 2011. She is also on the Board of the Victorian with a focus on financial institutions. Breast Cancer Research Consortium.

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“The Board has worked effectively with management Executive Committee report to oversee the sales of our Carlton properties and the move to the new St Kilda Road premises. I greatly appreciate the dedication of this committed group of The Executive Committee (Board) of Cancer volunteers. Their diversity of background and breadth of expertise ensure stewardship of Cancer Council remains Council Victoria approves strategic directions, secure, forward-looking and community-based.” the organisational structure, policies and processes Professor Andrew Roberts Chair required to implement our corporate objectives. It meets six times a year.

Governance The Cancer Act In 2013, there were 13 Board members and Cancer Council Victoria will receive $1.2 million The Clinical Network Patient Transport Assistance Scheme Senior management reports The Board has been actively considering six meetings were held. I would like to thank over the next three years from the Department Professor Jeremy Miller leads the Clinical Cancer Council Victoria is part of an alliance The Board received regular reports on alternate governance structures, such as a all of the board members and in particular the of Health to implement a recruitment strategy Network, the peak multispecialty representative of more than 30 like-minded organisations to internal matters as well as external events Company Limited by Guarantee, in case the various sub-committee chairs, for their hard to improve cancer screening in priority under- oncology forum for Victoria. Formerly known advocate for improvements to the Victorian relevant to the operations of Cancer Council Cancer Council is to be removed from the Act. work and dedication throughout the year. screened groups in Victoria. as the Victorian Clinical Oncology Group, Patient Transport Assistance scheme (VPTAS). Victoria from Chief Executive Officer Todd the Clinical Network is part of Cancer Council As well as raising awareness of the scheme, Awards We were pleased the Government announced Harper, who also reported against the strategic Collaborative relationships Victoria and has been very active providing the alliance will seek to increase reimbursement The recipient of the 2013 Cancer Council new smokefree outdoor areas, and that objectives. Chief Operating Officer, Ms Priscilla Cancer Council Australia advice to the Government on key issues. rates, reform eligibility requirements and simplify President’s Award was Ms Sonia Hunter prisons will be smokefree in 2015. A ban on Hinds, provided regular reports to the Cancer Council Victoria actively participates In 2013, 200 members endorsed a submission the scheme’s administration. who was recognised for her outstanding work smoking in outdoor dining and drinking areas Board and to the Finance, Risk, Audit and in Cancer Council Australia initiatives and to the State Government urging that outdoor with the Donor Development team over the will continue to be a key priority in 2014. ABC Study Compliance Committee on the business policy discussions. In 2013, Ms Onella Stagoll, dining and drinking areas should be added past 12 years. The Cancer Connect volunteers Beginning in 2014, the Australian Breakthrough and risk management of the organisation. OAM, and Ms Jane Fenton, AM, continued The Department of Health and Cancer to the list of smokefree outdoor areas. were awarded the Group Award, recognising Cancer (ABC) Study will recruit one of the largest Throughout the year, the Board also received to represent Cancer Council Victoria on the Council Victoria maintain a very collaborative the unique service they provide to those VicHealth cohorts of Australians ever to help researchers verbal reports from Division Heads. Board of Cancer Council Australia. and productive relationship on a number of going through a cancer experience. VicHealth has provided funding and support uncover new risk factors for cancer and other cancer prevention, research, surveillance Cancer Council research Australian Government for a number of initiatives throughout 2013, diseases. We expect the ABC Study, led by the Declaration of interests and support programs. In December the Board approved the Cancer Council Victoria received support including Quit, SunSmart, the Obesity Policy Cancer Council’s Professor Graham Giles, will The register of declared interests for Board allocation of $3.2 million to 12 research from the Australian Government for its McCabe Victorian Cancer Agency (VCA) Coalition and the Alcohol Policy Coalition. lead to new discoveries in genetic, behavioural Members was reviewed and updated at projects to commence in 2014. Centre for Law and Cancer to perform and Victorian Breast Cancer and environmental risk factors for cancer and the start of the year. international aspects of its work relating to Research Consortium (VBCRC) Initiatives other chronic diseases. Relationships with committees Board membership cancer prevention, particularly tobacco A strong interface is maintained between E-Pathology The Board continued to receive advice and On behalf of the Board, I would like to control in cooperation with the World Health Cancer Council Victoria and the VCA, A $1.5 million grant from the Department of Support Services regular reports from the Human Research acknowledge Mr Sandy Murdoch, who retired Organization and the Secretariat to the WHO supported by the Department of Health. Health will allow the Cancer Council’s Victorian Financial Counselling Ethics, Medical and Scientific, Appeals, and in May 2013. Sandy made a tremendous Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The VCA has funded a number of important Cancer Registry to expand its e-Pathology After a cancer diagnosis, many patients can find the Finance, Risk, Audit and Compliance contribution to Cancer Council Victoria over Cancer Council Victoria activities, including Pilot. The Registry receives more than 180,000 themselves facing mounting costs. Now people Committees. The Human Research Ethics State Government many years. Also retiring from the Board enhancements to cancer surveillance and individual notifications of cancer each year. with cancer and their families can access free Committee provided reports on projects The government continues to provide was Dr Michael Dally and Louise Milne- key research projects. The pilot tested new technology to automate financial advice from an AMP financial planner, approved, as well as the annual certification important support for some cancer screening Roch. I would also like to acknowledge the the selection and secure electronic transfer through Cancer Council Victoria. This program of compliance with the National Statement and prevention campaigns, and is a key The VBCRC has been a successful appointment of A/Professor Jeremy Millar of pathology notifications to the registry. assisted 415 Victorians in 2013. on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. funder of the Victorian Cancer Registry. consortium over many years; however it does who brings expertise in clinical research. not have funding to operate beyond 2013. Professor Andrew Roberts Chair

The 2013 Cancer Council Victoria 700+ health President’s Individual Award professionals was presented to Sonia Hunter. 415 The Group Award was presented are part of to the Cancer Connect volunteers. our Clinical 1.2m Victorian The Victorian Network cancer patients and their families Government There were 13 were given financial counselling announced pools, Board members skate parks and playgrounds will and six Board was given to us over 3 years by the Victorian Government, to improve cancer screening in become smokefree meetings priority under-screened groups in the state

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Finance, Risk, Audit and Key financial results Compliance Committee report Following is a summary of financial activities during A committee of the Board, its primary function is the 2013 calendar year. The audited financial to oversee financial matters, internal and external reports are contained within a separate document, audits and compliance with appropriate legislation, which is available upon request. regulations and standards.

Under the leadership of Maria Trinci, the • Relay For Life income increased $0.7m In August 2013, the organisation moved Where the money comes from Where the money is spent committee met regularly throughout 2013 in 2013, $0.3m was received from 6 new to leased accommodation at 615 St Kilda 80 80 73.7 to receive reports relating to accounting, Relays, and the remaining growth from Road, Melbourne. Administration costs in 2.1 70 67.4 70 risk management and financial matters. existing Relay events. 2013 of $8.7m include $2.7m leasing and 1.8 1.9 2.1 63.6 64.1 moving costs. In 2013 the organisation 62.8 2.6 62.3 • Major Gifts & Trusts decreased $0.3m, 1.4 1.8 The key matters considered by the 60 57.9 2.9 60 56.9 6.1 7.1 due to delays in the launch of ‘Investing changed its accounting policy and no longer 1.3 55.4 54.5 8.7 committee during the year included: 52.1 3.5 1.3 2.8 24.7 53.3 allocates property, information technology 1.0 2.7 6.7 to Beat Cancer’ campaign. 50 1.4 50 5.9 5.6 10.3 11.7 2.5 1.8 10.0 • Review and approval of the annual and central overheads to programs on a 2.4 8.7 9.1 3.2 financial statements, liaison with Funding from government and other usage basis, these costs are now allocated 25.5 30.2 8.4 3.5 2.6 40 25.1 40 3.3 representatives from the Victorian external bodies decreased by 18 percent to administrative support and 2012 financial 17.4 24.3 3.4 3.0 or $5.5m. This is in the main due to irregular $Million $Million 19.7 Auditor-General’s Office and its audit. results have been restated to reflect 30 30 19.3 17.3 receipt of funding. 16.0 15.4 19.4 • Oversight of action taken in response this change. 42.9 to the matters raised by the Auditor- External funding in 2013 included new 20 20 Financial Result 28.8 30.2 31.0 General in its management letter relating program funding of $4.4m as follows: 26.6 25.3 23.5 10 10 19.7 20.2 21.7 22.9 to the financial report for 2012. Research $3.3m; Advocacy $0.5m; The operational net result was a surplus 17.6 of $11.4m. • Review of the internal audit undertaken Prevention $0.6m. 0 0 by Ernst & Young and others, and In 2013 disposal of assets, including the 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 oversight of the action taken in response Expenditure sale of office buildings, resulted in a net gain (Year) (Year) to the matters. During 2013 total expenditure decreased of $8.2m. There were also gains of $4.2m on Key Key by 3 percent, or $1.8m. Retail services gross profit Administrative support • Oversight of the financial position of the investment portfolio (mainly unrealised) Royalties, fees for service and others Royalties, fees for services and others the Council, including the investment $22.9m was applied to research, which resulting in a comprehensive net surplus Dividends, distribution and interest from financial assets Expenses on retail operations portfolio and budgeting process. is $1.2m more than last year, this includes of $23.9m. External program funding Charitable support • Review of material risks highlighting spending from new funding and income Cash Flow and Outlook for 2014 Charitable support Cancer support mitigations strategies, incident received in the previous year. At the end of 2013, the cash balance was Cancer prevention management and control issues. $20.0m was applied to prevention, early $3.7m, and there were $69.8m of investment Cancer research detection and support programs. This is funds available to fund Cancer Council Income $2.8m less than 2012, of which $1m is Victoria’s operating activities. In 2013 our total income increased by due to reduced social marketing funding Accountability 9 percent, or $6.3m to $73.7m. for Quit program and the remainder to Investments 1. Who is Cancer Council Victoria 3. How does Cancer Council Victoria 5. What are Cancer Council Victoria’s Charitable donations increased by operational reorganisation. UBS Wealth Management continued as accountable to? decide where to spend the accounting practices? $11.8m, this includes the following: In 2013 Cancer Council Victoria’s fundraising Cancer Council Victoria’s Fund Manager Cancer Council Victoria is accountable for money it gets? The financial statements for in 2013. its performance to Parliament, regulators, Each year the Executive Committee and Cancer Council Victoria are prepared • Bequests increased by $11.3m in costs were $10.0 million. Full time equivalent stakeholders and the community. Cancer Council Victoria management under the Australian equivalent to comparison to 2012, this includes staffing levels decreased 1 percent in 2013 Ms Maria Trinci agree on a complete financial plan. International Reporting Standards and one bequest for $11m. from 323 in 2012 to 319. 2. How do we know Cancer Chair, Finance, Risk, Audit Monthly performance against this plan the accounting policy statements are Council Victoria is wisely and Compliance Committee for income and expenditure is reported published in the notes to the financial spending its money? to the Finance, Risk, Audit and statements, which are available Accountability mechanisms include Compliance Committee. on our website. annual reporting to Parliament, program and grant reporting to funding 4. Where can I find a full set of the 6. Who audits the financial statements agencies, surveys and evaluations with accounts? of the organisation? stakeholder groups, a policy framework Cancer Council Victoria publishes its Each year the financial statements are and adherence to legislation including statutory accounts on its website at audited by the Victorian Auditor General’s the Cancer Act, best practice and www.cancervic.org.au. The accounts Office. These statements, accompanied by industry guidelines. are tabled in Parliament and can also the Auditor-General’s Report, are included be sourced from its library. in the Annual Report to Parliament.

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2 .1 2 .1 1.9 2 .1 1.6 Cancer Council Victoria income Where we earned our Appeals Committee report Retail services 6.1 charitable income Royalties, fees for service Retail services 2013 and others 2013 Community fundraising The success of our fundraising programs Total 73.7 Dividends, distributions and Total 45 Donations interest from financial assets Events depends on the generosity and goodwill of many 42.9 External program funding 21.9 Bequests Charitable support $ Million thousands of Victorians. It is their ongoing support 24.7 13.3 $ Million that made our achievements possible in 2013.

0.9 1.5 4.4 Expenditure on research 1.7 Expenditure in education, VicHealth Centre for 2.7 prevention and support Tobacco Control Papscreen Victoria The total gross charitable income and retail Bequests Program In memory of Behavioural Science Division SunSmart 2013 2013 gross profit for 2013 was $45 million. Of this Bequests income reached $21.9 million Victorian Cancer Registry Cancer Information Bruce Ward 1941–2014 Total 22.9 Total 20.0 result, $42.9 million was charitable income in 2013. This result was assisted by a single Cancer Epidemiology and Support Service and retail gross profit was $2.1 million. Bequest valued at $11 million. This estate A highly respected and admired 8.8 2.9 and Intelligence Division 9.6 Cancer Prevention Centre has allowed Cancer Council to fund a new advocate for the cancer cause, Basic and clinical research Quit Overall, this was an increase to budget of 4.5 Colebatch Fellowship for five years as well Bruce Ward was also a three time $9.5 million (27%). A major part of this result 5.9 launch the Australian Breakthrough Cancer cancer survivor. $ Million $ Million was Bequest Income which was $11.6 million (ABC) study. above budget. Bruce came into contact with Cancer Council Victoria during one of his Major Gifts, Corporate Donations, Events cancer battles. He set up the Albert Trusts and Foundations This portfolio generated $6.6 million in 2013 Park Relay For Life event in 2002 The Corporate Program grew 2% from 2012. – a drop of 1.3% due to mixed results from as a way of giving something back. Major Gifts was down 7% on 2012, while Key financial results 2007–2013 national campaigns. Australia’s Biggest Morning Trust income was down 30%. The funding He was Chairmanager for five years, Tea grew 8% while Girls’ Night In grew 13%. priority for Major Gifts and Trust in 2013 was with the Relay raising more than $M 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Merchandising events Daffodil Day and Pink to generate seed funding for the setup of the $500,000 in that time. Ribbon Day had shortfalls of -9% and -31% Income from transactions 51.9 52.1 5 7. 9 55.4 62.8 67.4 73.7 Investing to beat Cancer campaign, which respectively. This decline was evident across Bruce was also the inaugural chair aims to raise $4 million over five years to fund Expenses from transactions (49.8) (54.4) (53.3) (56.9) (63.6) (64.1) (62.3) other Cancer Councils and represents a of the Relay For Life Victoria Volunteer the Venture Grants Scheme and a new Cancer national trend. Advisory Committee from 2007 to Other economic flows 3.3 (9.2) 5.3 0.2 (4.3) 2.7 12.5 Council Training Centre. A delay with the set- 2012. His outstanding service to up of the program resulted in reduced income. Net result from continuing operations 5.4 (11. 5 ) 9.9 (1.3 ) (5.1) 6.0 23.9 Community Fundraising Cancer Council Victoria earned him The Community Fundraising program a President’s Award in 2009. Total Assets 58.0 46.0 6 0.1 58.7 57.2 62.2 92.2 Retail Services generated $1.6 million – an increase of 19%. Retail Services Trading grew by 20%. The major From Relay For Life, Bruce Net Assets 41.2 29.7 42.5 41.2 3 6 .1 42.1 66.0 Third party challenge events and corporate growth area for this program was continued progressed to being part of the golf income grew, while other streams did Accumulated Surplus 13.4 7.2 16.7 13.2 9.4 9.2 14.5 growth from the national online and mail order executive at Cancer Council Victoria. not achieve budget. program. Carlton store results were on par Reserves 27.8 22.5 25.8 28.0 26.7 32.9 51.5 A passionate board member since with 2012. Total Equity 41.2 29.7 42.5 41. 2 36.1 42.1 66.0 Relay For Life April 2011, he was also on the Relay For Life income was $6.6 million Charitable income results for 2013 were due Appeals Committee from August Cash Flow ($ movement) 3.7 (4.4) 2.4 2.2 (0.2) 3.0 2.7 – an increase of 11% from 2012. The dollar to the hard work from fundraising staff and the 2010 up until his death. raised per participant rose from $125.35 many thousands of supporters across Victoria. The above are based on the reports prepared on the 20th of March, 2014 A global leader in the fight against in 2011 to $137.53 in 2013. Seven new Mr A Roberts cancer, Bruce attended a meeting Relays were established in 2013. Chair, Executive Committee of the General Assembly on the (In the absence of the Appeals Committee chair) prevention and control of non- Donor Programs Mr B Ward communicable diseases in New The cash appeals program generated York in 2011. $2.4 million in 2013, on par with the previous (Chair, until February 2014) year. The Regular Giving (Breakthrough) Mr S Murdoch His dedication and drive to make program grew 22% on 2012. This growth (Chair, until May 2013) life better for those affected by was due to the Face-to-Face fundraising trial cancer will be forever remembered that was conducted in the first quarter of 2013. and sorely missed.

Please note: Cancer Council Victoria is exempt from income tax and is endorsed as a deductible gift recipient under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

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Medical and Scientific Council Committee report The Council is our peak governing body. Under the Cancer Act 1958, the Medical The Cancer Act, which established Cancer and Scientific Committee is responsible Council Victoria in 1936, determines the for advising the Executive Committee on composition of Council with provision for the nature, scope and method of research. a membership of 52. It meets annually.

Committee members are appointed by Grants-in-aid Colebatch Clinical Research President Dr Anthony BARTONE Dr Jason D LICKLITER leading Victorian hospitals, universities, Grants-in-aid from Cancer Council Victoria Fellowship Prof Margaret HAMILTON, AO BM, FRACGP, MBA MBBS, PhD, FRACP medical research institutes and medical support projects for one to three years, In 2013 Cancer Council Victoria opened BA, DipSocStuds (Melb), MSW (Mich) Australian Medical Association Peninsula Health specialist colleges. A full list of 2013 members with a maximum budget of $100,000 p/a. applications for the prestigious $1.5 million (Victorian Branch) can be found on the following pages. 12 grants were awarded in 2013, detailed Colebatch Clinical Research Fellowship. Immediate Past President Mr David LLOYD on page 43. Prof Richard (Dick) M Fox, AM Prof Jonathan CEBON BA (Hons), MPA In 2013, the committee’s Standing Funding for this five-year fellowship was Bsc (Med), MBBS, FRACP, PhD MBBS, FRACP, PhD Baker Heart Research Institute Subcommittee on Research reviewed the Grants may be awarded for studies into any made possible through the generous (until April 2013) Royal Australasian College of Physicians progress of 36 research projects that were form of cancer but most projects focus on bequest of the Reg Geary Estate. A/Prof Bruce E LOVELAND receiving funding. These projects have the causes and prevention of cancer, or on Dr Caroline CLARKE BSc (Hons), PhD (University of Melbourne) This is the second cancer research fellowship already generated 26 scientific publications clinical research that focuses on new ways The Minister for Health BM, MRCP (UK), FRACP, DM named in memory of Dr John Colebatch AO, The Honourable David DAVIS, MP Burnet Institute (formerly Austin Research and 51 oral presentations, with 32 presented to detect and treat cancer. (Southhampton), FRACMA acknowledging his pioneering work in treating Institute) internationally. All of the projects were children with leukaemia with chemotherapy Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital considered to be progressing satisfactory. Early Career Researcher Luncheon Vice-Chancellors of the Dr Francoise MECHINAUD in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, as well as his In December I had the pleasure of co-hosting Universities of Monash, Dr Michael J DALLY MD, FRACP contribution to the work of Cancer Council. Developing the next generation a luncheon for early career researchers Melbourne, La Trobe and Deakin BSc, MBChB, FRANZCR Royal Children’s Hospital Prof Edward Bryne, AO of world-class researchers currently supported by Cancer Council The Fellowship is available to an outstanding Royal Australian DSc, MD, MBA, FRCAP, FRCPE, FRCP (Lond) Miss Orla McNALLY Several of Cancer Council Victoria’s research Victoria. It was the first time Cancer Council mid-career cancer researcher working in and New Zealand College of Radiologists MB BAO BCh, FRCSI, MRCOG, RANZCOG, funding schemes are aimed at young Victoria had hosted such an event, which a clinical setting based at a Victorian hospital, Monash University Prof Geoffrey DONNAN scientists who demonstrate skill and passion aimed to provide networking opportunities university or medical research institute. Royal Women’s Hospital Prof Glyn C Davis, AC MBBS, MD, FRACP, FRCP (UK), (HFI) for cancer research. Through this funding, and the chance to hear more about the The inaugural Colebatch Fellow (2008–2012) BA (Hons)(UNSW), PhD (ANU), DUniv (Griffith), A/Prof Paul L R MITCHELL Cancer Council Victoria hopes to nurture the work of others, as well as an insight into was Professor Kelly-Anne Phillips, breast Florey Neuroscience Institutes FASSA, FIPPA BHB, MBChB, MD, FRACP next generation of world-class researchers. the many activities of the organisation. cancer oncologist at Peter MacCallum Cancer Prof Stephen B FOX Centre. It is anticipated the new appointee University of Melbourne Austin Health Eleven students representing most of the BSc (Hons), FRCPA, MBChB, DPhil, FRCPath Vacation studentships will be announced early in 2014. Prof John DEWAR Prof Mark A ROSENTHAL major cancer research institutes attended. Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Undergraduates at any Victorian university In a post-event survey, attendees described BCL. MA (Oxford). PhD (Griffith) MBBS, PhD, FRACP can apply to enrol in a six-week laboratory- Progress reports the event as worthwhile and said it was La Trobe University Prof Matthew GILLESPIE Melbourne Health based summer studentship conducted All researchers report their scientific progress useful to hear from, and network with, BSc (Hons), PhD (Monash) at a university hospital or independent annually in writing, including details of Prof Jane den HOLLANDER Mr Nicholas J RUTHERFORD other early career researchers. Prince Henry’s Institute of Medical Research medical research institution. There were publications and patent applications arising BSc (Hons), MSc Wits, PhD (Wales) MBBS (Melb), B.D Sc (Melb), FRACDS (OMS 17 studentships awarded in 2013. from Cancer Council Victoria funded grants. A/Prof Jörg HEIERHORST Mesothelioma Deakin University Australian Dental Association (Victorian Branch) A lay report is also developed to help Cancer MD Thanks to a generous donation, Cancer Postdoctoral research fellowships Council Victoria communicate its research A/Prof Raymond D SNYDER Council Victoria has committed $449,800 The Lord Mayor of Melbourne St Vincents Institute of Medical Research Researchers completing their PhD can to our donors and the general public. MBBS, M.Med, FRACP for new research into mesothelioma. This is Mr Robert Doyle apply for a postdoctoral research fellowship. Prof Douglas HILTON St Vincent’s Health a very aggressive disease with one of the Professor Joseph A Trapani BA, Bed (Monash), MLitt (New England) The aim is that their research will come to BSc (Hons), PhD (University of Melbourne), lowest five-year survival rates of any cancer Chair Medical & Scientific Committee Dr David SPEAKMAN its full potential by funding a further twelve The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Victoria. Over 130 Victorians die from The Secretary, MBBS, FRACS months salary support to allow an extension of Medical Research mesothelioma each year. Department of Health of fruitful projects and submission of final Peter McCallum Cancer Centre Dr Pradeep PHILIP A/Prof Thomas W JOBLING manuscripts. Four emerging researchers We are very grateful to the Victorian Cancer BEcon (Hons) (Syd) PhD (Qld), FIPPA FRCOG, FRANZCOG, COG, CGO, MD Prof Robert J S THOMAS, AOM were supported in 2013. Agency for providing $200,000 to support MBBS, MS, FRACS, FRCS (UK) this new research endeavour which aims Royal Australian and New Zealand College Nominated members Royal Australasian College of Surgeons to reduce the burden of this disease. of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists People nominated by medical research institutes, hospitals, universities and medical Dr Pearly Y L KHAW Representatives of Contributors specialist colleges. BAppSci (Med Rad), MBBS, FRANZCR, Mr Richard R ALLEN Australian Medical Association (Victoria Branch) BCom, BA (Melb), GDipAppFin

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Mr John M CLARKE Committees A/Prof Paul B COUGHLIN Dr Pearly KHAW Prof Jane VISVADER Prof Jane VISVADER FRACP, PhD BAppSci (Medical Radiations), MBBS, BSc (Hons), PhD BSc (Hons), PhD Ms Alice J WILLIAMS Finance, Risk, Audit and FRANZCR BCom, FCPA, CFA, ISFA, FAICD Compliance Committee Senior Medical Staff Association, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Prof Joseph A TRAPANI Ms Maria TRINCI, Chair Eastern Health – Box Hill Hospital Australian Medical Association (Vic Branch) of Medical Research (Chair, from May 2013) Other ministerial nominees BComm, BA, CA Dr Henry De AIZPURUA A/Prof Lisa MARTIN Mr David WREDE MBBS, FRACP, FFSc (RCPA), PhD Prof Margaret HAMILTON, AO Ms Deirdre BLYTHE PhD, MBA, MAICD PhD, BSc (Hons) MA, MB BChir(Cantab), FRCS (Eng), Medical and Scientific Committee appointee BA, DipSocStuds (Melb), MSW (Mich), BSc Hons, FCA, FAICD Florey Institute of Neuroscience Monash University, Faculty of Science MRCOG, FRANZCOG to the Board elected to the position of President. and Mental Health Royal Women’s Hospital Mr Bernard GASTIN A/Prof Andrew METHA A/Prof Victoria WHITE Mrs Lisa WESTPHAL Senior Medical Staff Association, BCom(Hons), MCom(Hons) (Melb), Prof Peter R EBELING BSc, BSc (Optom), PostgradCertOccTher, BA (Hons), MA, PhD Women’s and Children’s Health Ms Emma DUFFY GAICD, CPA MBBS, MD, FRACP PhD Dr Nicole YAP Human Research Ethics Committee Mr David GIBBS Royal Australasian College of Physicians University of Melbourne, Faculty of Science Executive Committee FRACS, MBBS (Melb) The Human Research Ethics Committee BCom (Melb), FCA, FAICD Prof Roger DALY Adjunct A/Prof Jeremy MILLAR reviews research projects to ensure ethical Prof Andrew ROBERTS, Chair Royal Australasian College of Surgeons MBBS, FRACP, FRCPA, PhD Dr Stewart HART BSc (Hons), PhD BMedSc, MBChB, FRANZCR, FAChPM, standards are met and that the confidentiality MBBS, FRACS Monash University – Faculty of Medicine, Grad Certs (Biostats & Health Econ) Appointments still to be made by University of participants’ information is protected. Dr Stewart A Hart of Melbourne, Faculty of Science; Royal Nursing and Health Sciences The Alfred Senior Medical Staff Association, Prof Richard (Dick) Fox, AM, Chair MBBS, FRACS Ms Michelle WRIGHT Australian and New Zealand College of Alfred Health BSs (Med), MBBS, FRACP, PhD BEc, LLB(Hons) (ANU), LL.M (Penn), Dr Farshad FOROUDI Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; Southern Prof Peter Fuller GAICD MBBS, MPA, FRANZCR Prof Don PHILLIPS Health–Monash Medical Centre Senior MBBS, BMedSc (Hons), PhD, FRACP Pat KEE (Chair, until May 2013) Royal Australian & New Zealand College BSc (Hons), PhD Medical Staff Association; St Vincent’s Mr David COLDREY Ms Glenys Fraser Appeals Committee of Radiologists La Trobe University, Faculty of Science, Hospital Senior Medical Staff Association. BCom, FREI LLB (Hons), BA (Mon), GradDip (Com Law) The Appeals Committee helps to raise Technology and Engineering Prof Stephen B FOX (Mon), GradDip Biotech Life (Mon) Diploma funds and obtain other assistance. Standing Subcommittee on Research Layperson BSc (Hons), FRCPA, MBChB, DPhil, Prof Geoffrey PIETERSZ Holistic Counselling Practice Prof David ASHLEY Mr Bruce WARD, Chair FRCPath, FFSc BSc (Hons), PhD Revd Tat Hean LIE BSc App (Ind Chem), BE (Chem) MBBS, PhD, FRACP BAppSc, GradDipAppInfoSyst, BTh, DipMin Mrs Avis Macphee, AM Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Burnet Institute AAIMS Mr Stewart Smillie Prof Chris CHRISTOPHI Minister of religion Prof Peter FULLER Prof Gail RISBRIDGER AMMD, FRACS Mr Michael O’Bryan, SC Mrs Alice MILLER (ex-officio) BMedSc, MBBS, PhD, FRACP PhD Dr Jeanette HENDERSON LLB (Hons), BSc (Melb) Prof Ian D DAVIS MBBS, FRANZCOG Medical and Scientific Committee Monash University, Faculty of Medicine, MBBS (Hons), PhD, FRACP, FAChPM Ms Onella Stagoll, OAM Medical and Scientific Committee appointee to the Board Nursing and Health Science Medical practitioner BA, DipSocStuds (Melb), MSW (Columbia) The Medical and Scientific Committee provides Prof Ashley R DUNN Dr Hui GAN Prof Andrew ROBERTS Prof Marilyn PITTARD advice to the Executive Committee on the MPhil, PhD, FAA Prof Joe Trapani LLB (Hons), BEc (Hons) promotion and funding of research into the MBBS, FRACP, PhD (Chair, until May 2013) MBBS, FRACP, PhD, FFSc (RCPA) causes, prevention and treatment of cancer, Senior Medical Staff Association, MBBS, FRACP, FRCPA, PhD Prof Matthew GILLESPIE Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court PhD, BSc (Hons) Ms Maria Trinci which includes recommendations on the Austin Health – Austin & Repatriation Hospitals Melbourne Health – Royal Melbourne Hospital of Victoria, Lawyer allocation of research funding. Committee Senior Medical Staff Association Chair; BComm, BA, CA Prof Matthew T GILLESPIE Prof Dale GODFREY Prof Christopher REID members are appointed by Victorian Chair, Executive Committee and Medical and PhD, BSc (Hons) PhD BA, DipEd, MSc, CertHealthEcon, PhD Mr Bruce Ward universities, hospitals, medical research Scientific Committee appointee to the Board BScApp (Ind Chem), BE (Chem) Researcher, epidemiologist institutes and medical specialist colleges. Prince Henry’s Institute (from June 2013). A/Prof Mark JENKINS PhD Mr David Gibbs Ms Zena ROSLAN Prof Leigh ACKLAND Dr Stewart HART Dr Richard SAFFERY B.Comm, FCA, FAICD, CTA, STEP BBus, MProfEthics BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD AMMBBS, FRACS BSc (Hons), PhD Prof Ricky JOHNSTONE BSc, PhD Layperson Prof Margaret Hamilton, AO Deakin University, Faculty of Science Chair, Executive Committee and Medical Murdoch Childrens Research Institute President and Technology and Scientific Committee appointee to Prof Grant McARTHUR Prof Melissa C SOUTHEY A/Prof Meredith TEMPLE-SMITH BA, DipSocStuds (Melb), MSW (Mich) the Board (until June 2013) MBBS, BMedSci, PhD, FRACP BSc, DipAppChildPsychol, Prof Sureshkumar BALASUNBRAMANIAN BSc (Hons), PhD, GradDipLaw, FHGSA, DipMovement&Dance, MPH, DHSc A/Prof Jeremy Miller PhD (Generics) Dr John HEATH FFSc (RCPA) Prof Catriona McLEAN BmedSci, Biochemistry, MB, ChB, Medicine MBBS, BVSc, MS, PhD, FRACP Researcher, behavioural scientist Monash University, Faculty of Science University of Melbourne, Faculty of Medicine, BSc, MBBS, FRCPA, MD, FFSc (RCPA) Royal Australasian College of Physicians Dentistry and Health Sciences Prof Marie PIROTTA Executive Sub Committee Dr Patrizia BOETTO (Paediatrics Division) Membership of the Institutional MBBS, MMed, FRACGP, PhD, GradDip Prof Andrew Roberts, Chair MBBS, FRACGP, FACNEM, DipMed, A/Prof David THOMAS Research Review Committee A/Prof Jorg HEIERHORST (Epi and Biostats) MBBS, FRACP, FRCPA, PhD Acu, R Nutr PhD, FRACP This committee reviews the scientific quality MD Royal Australian College of General Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Prof Andrew ROBERTS of projects conducted by internal research Maria Trinci Practitioners Victoria St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research (Chair, until May 2013) units via an external review process. It also BComm, BA, CA Prof Robert THOMAS, OAM MBBS, FRACP, FRCPA, PhD ethically reviews low-risk research projects. Prof Jonathan CEBON Prof John HOPPER MBBS, MS, FRACS, FRCS (UK) Prof Margaret Hamilton, AO MBBS, FRACP, PhD AMBSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, BA A/Prof Raymond SNYDER Dr Nigel GRAY, AO, Chair President Appointed by Minister for Health University of Melbourne, Faculty of Medicine, MBBS, MMed, FRACP MBBS, FRACP, FRACMA, Hon LLD (Mon), BA, DipSocStuds (Melb), MSW (Mich) Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Dentistry and Health Sciences Prof Joseph A TRAPANI Hon LLD (Melb) Mr Arun CHANDU (Chair, from May 2013) Prof Melissa C SOUTHEY Prof Ron BORLAND Previous members BDSc, MBBS (Hons), MDSc, FDSRCS Dr Thomas KARAGIANNIS MBBS, FRACP, FFSc (RCPA), PhD BSc (Hons), PhD, GradDipLaw, FHGSA, Sandy Murdoch, Michael Dally and PhD FFSc (RCPA) BSc, MSc, PhD (Eng), FRACDS (OMS) Medical and Scientific Committee Louise Milne-Roch retired from the Nigel Gray Distinguished Fellow for Dental Health Services Victoria Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute appointee to the Board Prof Tony TIGANIS Board in April 2013. Cancer Prevention, Victorian Centre PhD for Tobacco Control

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Prof Graham GILES Clinical Educator & Psycho-social Clinical Research Professionals Committee BSc, MSc, PhD Oncology Coordinator, St Vincent’s Hospital A/Prof Lara LIPTON Director, Cancer Epidemiology Centre A/Prof Paul McMURRICK MB.BS, FRACP, PhD Finding the answers Mr Todd Harper MBBS (Hons), FRACS, FASCRS Medical Oncologist, Western Hospital B.Ec, PostGrad Health Promotion, Frolich-West Chair of Surgery, Cancer Genetics Advisory Committee Our scientists continue to work on ground-breaking M Health Econ Monash University Mr Greg MITCHELL Chief Executive Officer, and important research. Working in institutions, A/Prof Jennifer PHILIP MBBS, FRACS Cancer Council Victoria PhD, FAChPM, MMed, GradDipPallMed, MBBS Surgeon, Geelong Hospital hospitals and universities across Australia, as well Prof Melanie WAKEFIELD Deputy Medical Director of Palliative Care, Breast Cancer Committee BA, Dip Appl Psych, MA (Appl Psych), PhD St Vincent’s Hospital as at Cancer Council Victoria, their expertise is helping Dr William RENWICK Director, Centre for Behavioural Research A/Prof Gary RICHARDSON MBBS, FRACP, FRCPA in Cancer MBBS, FRACP us to understand, prevent and manage cancer. Haematologist, Western Health Director of Cabrini Academic Haematology Cancer Council Victoria & Oncology Service, Cabrini Medical Centre Haemato-Oncology Committee Clinical Network The Clinical Network Office provides Dr Craig UNDERHILL Mr Shomik SENGUPTA Research provides the basis for all that Laboratory-based research Professor Wakefield and her team will MB, MS, FRACS expert advice to Cancer Council Victoria MBBS, FRACP we do at Cancer Council Victoria. Scientific laboratory work is done in experimentally assess the impact of television on all clinical aspects of cancer control. Medical Oncologist, Border Medical Oncology Urological Surgeon, universities, hospitals and medical research advertising that promotes the NHMRC It helps us develop prevention programs Epworth Freemasons Hospital institutions to find new ways to prevent, Guidelines for low risk drinking on adults’ Prof Jon EMERY and tells us how to deliver the best possible Clinical Network Executive Urological Cancer Committee detect and treat cancer. We support over estimates of drinking levels associated MA, MBBCh, MRCGP, FRACGP, DPhil support. It brings new ways to diagnose Committee 90 biomedical researchers with grants, with a higher risk of short-term and cancer, detect it earlier and treat it better. A/Prof Jeremy MILLAR, Chair Herman Prof of Primary Care Cancer Dr Odette SPRUYT fellowships and scholarships to enable long-term harm. In 2013, we spent nearly $23 million on BMedSc, MB ChB, FRANZCR, FAChPM Research, University of Melbourne MBChB, DipObs, FRACP, FRAChPM studies into a range of cancer types. 160 scientists and researchers covering: Findings from this research will identify Director of Pain & Palliative Care, Director of Radiation Oncology, Alfred Health how the NHMRC Guidelines might best be Clinical Network Committee Chairs Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Big ideas from bright researchers Miss Orla M McNALLY, Deputy Chair Clinical trials promoted via mass media campaigns to Dr Richard DE BOER Palliative Medicine Committee A number of grants and fellowships were MB BAO BCh, FRCSI, MRCOG, A new treatment for cancer will only become better inform consumers about alcohol- MBBS, FRACP awarded to our own Cancer Council FRANZCOG, CGO available after it has been proven to be related harm and influence drinking researchers in 2013. Medical Oncologist, Honorary Research Associates effective and safe in clinical trials, and shown norms in the whole population. Director of Oncology/Dysplasia, Royal Melbourne Hospital In order to acknowledge individuals who to be better than current standard treatments. Royal Women’s Hospital In recognition of his long record of outstanding Lung Cancer Committee have made a significant contribution to research in cancer epidemiology, the National When a new discovery from the laboratory Prof Ingrid WINSHIP (Past Chair) Cancer Council’s work, Honorary Research Health and Medical Research Council Dr Jayesh DESAI proves promising, it goes onto clinical trials MBChB, MD, FRACP, FACD Associates are appointed. In 2013, (NHMRC) awarded Cancer Epidemiology MBBS, FRACP the honorary researchers were: research, which is supported and promoted Executive Director of Research, Centre (CEC) Director Professor Graham Medical Oncologist, by the Clinical Network and the Clinical Trials Melbourne Health; Prof Adult Clinical Mr Davide BONDAVALLI Giles a $8 million Program Grant. Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Office through funding of hospitals to conduct Genetics, University of Melbourne, Dr Emily BRENNAN clinical trials, a clinical trials website, patient The grant enables CEC to employ its large Royal Melbourne Hospital Sarcoma Advisory Committee Dr Maree BRINKMAN clinical trial information, meeting space for collections of data to develop novel ways Prof Simon CHAPMAN, AO Dr Anthony DOWLING Mr Simon DONAHOE researchers and our own research programs. to predict an individual’s risk of developing MBBS, FRACS Prof David CRAWFORD cancer. Initially focussing on breast, colorectal MBBS, FRACP The Research Grants-in-Aid program also Prof Michale DAUBE and prostate cancer, the program seeks Medical Oncologist, Plastic Surgeon, funds clinical research across Victoria. Dr Sally DUNLOP to identify genetic, epigenetic and lifestyle St Vincent’s Hospital Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Miss Alicia HEATH factors that play a role in cancer development. Skin Cancer Committee Cancer Control Research Dr Robin FILSHIE Prof David John HILL, AO The ultimate aim is to develop a means We conduct our own epidemiology, MBChB, PhD, FRACP, FRCPA Dr Anthony DOWLING Prof John HOPPER, AM of identifying those most at risk so that Miss Amalia KARAHALIOS behavioural, and tobacco control research. Haematologist, St Vincent’s Hospital MBBS, FRACP prevention measures can be targeted. Mr William KING Our large scale epidemiological studies Medical Oncologist, St Vincent’s Hospital Dr Farshad FOROUDI Dr Carolin MILLER are increasing our understanding of the The NHMRC also provided funding for MBBS (Hons 1), MPA, FRANZCR Neuro-Oncology Committee Dr David MULLER causes of cancer and the links between two intervention studies: one a Partnership Prof Kerin O’DEA, AO lifestyle and cancer. This has led to Grant on skin cancer prevention with Brimbank Director Uro-Oncology, Mr Ian FARAGHER Dr John PEDERSEN prevention campaigns like SunSmart City Council (led by Dr Suzanne Dobbinson), Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre MBBS, FRACS, FCSSANZ, FRCS (Ed) Prof Robert SANSON-FISCHER and Quit. and the other a Project Grant on alcohol harm A/Prof Michael JEFFORD Colorectal Surgeon, Western Health Dr Cathy SEGAN prevention (led by Professor Melanie Wakefield). MBBS, MPH, MHlthServMt Monash, Gastrointestinal Cancer Committee A/Prof Gianluca SEVERI PhD, GCertUniTeach Melb, GAICD, FRACP Prof Melissa SOUTHEY Ms Alison HOCKING Dr Mark SPITTAL Medical Oncologist, Deputy Head, BSW, MAASW Department of Medical Oncology, Dr Justin TSE Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre; Head of Social Work, Peter MacCallum Prof Claire VAJDIC Director, Australian Cancer Survivorship Cancer Centre Dr Elizabeth WILLIAMSON Centre – a Richard Pratt legacy; Psycho-Oncology Committee Prof Ingrid WINSHIP Dr Nicole WONG DOO Senior Clinical Consultant, Ms Anne WOOLLETT Dr David YOUNG Cancer Council Victoria RN B Ed Dr Carrie LETHBORG Manager Research Strategy and Education, MSW, PhD Barwon Health

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• International cancer Benchmarking Hollington, Dr Hooi Ee, Prof Don Cameron INTERPHONE – Brain tumour risk Partnership Module 4: root cause Cancer Council Victoria Research in relation to mobile telephone use of diagnosis and treatment delays Grant 2011–2014 Prof E Cardis (IARC), Prof Graham Giles The research we fund Department of Health, CCV (CEC), International Collaborators. DNA methylation as a risk factor • The Australian Mesothelioma Register for colorectal cancer. Risk and prognostic factors for glioma From ovarian and bone to bowel and lymphoma, Cancer Institute NSW Prof Dallas English (CEC), Prof Joanne in Australia. we fund research into all cancers for all people. • The lymphoma, lifestyle environment Young, Dr Daniel Buchanan, Dr Laura A/Prof Gianluca Severi (CEC), Dr Claire and family Study (LEAF) Bagllietto, Daneil Schmidt, Enes Makalic, Vajdic, Dr A Nowak, Dr M Rosenthal, The following pages list research projects University of NSW Elisabeth Williamson. Dr K Drummond, Dr D Walker, Dr R Jefree. Victorian Family Cancer Genetics National Health & Medical Cancer Australia 2012–2015 conducted in 2013, funded either by Cancer Service Central Family Cancer Register Research Council Breast cancer Helen Farrugia, Toula McArdle (VCR) International Cancer Benchmarking Automated Screening Measures Council Victoria or by external funding bodies. Department of Health Project (Module 4): Root causes Associated with Risk and Treatment of diagnosis and treatment delays Vitamin D and risk of cancer and mortality in (SMART) for Breast Cancer A/Prof Victoria White, Ashley Farrelly, (BSD) the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study LinH Nguyen, Dr Carmel Apicella, Nicola Quinn (CCV) Prof Dallas English, Dr Darryl Eyles, Dr Enes Makalic, Dr Daniel Schmidt Researchers may be working in several Determining the mechanism of Committee Collaborators: Austin Health, Department of Health Victoria Dr Laura Baglietto Collaborator: Prof Graham Giles (CEC) cancer areas, so some entries may appear cell suicide pathway Barwon Health, Bethlehem Hospital, Caritas National Health & Medical Research Identifying factors influencing more than once. Prof David Vaux, Dr Wendy Cook (Cell Christi Hospice, Gandarra Palliative Care Unit Breast Cancer Association Consortium Council (623208) 2010–2013 treatment decisions Signalling and Cell Death Division, Walter Ballarat, Melbourne Health, Mercy Hospital (BCAC) In the case of some larger grants, discrete Rebecca Bergin, A/Prof Victoria White, & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) Werribee, Northern Health, Peter MacCallum Why is immune therapy more effective Prof Douglas Easton (University of Cambridge, projects within that grant are listed separately. Ruth Bollard, John Emery Cancer Council Victoria Research Cancer Centre, Southern Health McCulloch against some tumours and not others? UK), Prof Paul Pharoah, Prof Graham Giles Department of Health Victoria The Cancer Information and Support Service Grant 2013–2015 House, St Vincent’s Health, Wantirna Health A/Prof Michael Kershaw, Dr Phillip Darcy (CEC), Dr Laura Baglietto (CEC), A/Prof (CISS) does not fund any research but remains Palliative Care, Western Health (Cancer Immunology Research, Familial CIN colorectal cancer Gianluca Severi (CEC), Prof John Hopper Finding a balance: cancer and immunity actively involved in and committed to a range Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre) A/Prof Ian Campbell, Dr Alison Trainer, (University of Melbourne), Prof Melissa Prof Mark Smyth, Dr Michele Teng PROSPECT program (Patient Responses: of research in supportive care. Cancer Council Victoria Research A/Prof Lara Lipton, A/Prof Paul James, Southey (University of Melbourne) (Cancer Immunology Program, an Ongoing Survey of People Experiencing Grant 2011–2013 Dr Maria Doyle (Research Division, The following abbreviations relate to programs Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre) Cancer Treatment) Cancer specific nanoparticles for Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre) or units run by Cancer Council Victoria: Cancer Council Victoria Research A/Prof Victoria White, Prof Melanie Wakefield, improved chemotherapy Bladder cancer Cancer Council Victoria Research Grant 2011–2013 Prof Graham Giles, Prof David Hill, Helen Dr Suzanne Cutts, A/Prof Paul Pigram, Methylation and the risk of urothelial Grant 2012–2014 BSD Behavioural Science Division Farrugia (BSD, CEC, VCR) Collaborator: Prof Geoff Pietersz, Dr Carleen Cullinane The Forgotten Cancers Project cell cancer Dr Mariko Carey Inhibiting the growth factor proGRP (Department of Biochemistry, La Trobe CEC Cancer Epidemiology Centre A/Prof Gianluca Severi, Prof Graham Giles, Graham Giles (CEC), Maree Brinkman to treat gastrointestinal cancers University) CISS Cancer Information & Support Service Dr Fiona Bruinsma Using the Synchrotron to develop new Damian Bolton, Daniel Schmidt, Ee Ming Prof Arthur Shulkes, Prof Graham Baldwin Cancer Council Victoria Research Various trusts, funded through radiotherapy treatments for cancer Wong (University of Melbourne) CPC Cancer Prevention Centre (Department of Surgery –The University Grant 2013–2015 – Girls’ Night In Community Relations and Fundraising Prof Peter Rogers, Dr Jeffrey Crosbie, National Health & Medical Research CTO Clinical Trials Office of Melbourne, Austin Health) Dr Yuqing Yang, Dr Premila Paiva (Obstetrics Council Project Grant (1043616) 2013–2014 Building immunity to cancer with Health 2000–2020 follow-up Cancer Council Victoria Research CN Clinical Network and Gynaecology, Royal Women’s Hospital) radio-immunotherapy combinations Prof Graham Giles, Prof David Hill, Prof Dallas Grant 2013–2014 VCR Victorian Cancer Registry Cancer Council Victoria Research Bone cancer Dr Nicole Haynes (The Sir Peter MacCallum English, Prof Melanie Wakefield (CEC, BSD) Grant 2013 Gaining a better understanding of Molecules involved in intestinal Department of Oncology, The University VCTC VicHealth Centre for Tobacco Control Collaborators: Prof John Hopper, Prof Jeremy bone cancer maintenance and bowel cancer of Melbourne) Jass (deceased), Prof John McCallum, Tissue growth and the Hippo pathway Dr Carl Walkley, Dr Emma Baker, Dr Mark Dr Elizabeth Vincan, Dr Nick Barker, Cancer Council Victoria Research All cancer Prof Andrew Tonkin Dr Kieran Harvey (Research Division, Robinson (Stem Cell Regulation Unit, Dr Toby Phesse, Prof Hans Clevers (Anatomy Grant 2013–2015 Are direct apoptosis inducers less Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre) How deregulation of cell shape St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research) and Cell Biology, The University of Melbourne) mutagenic than chemotherapy drugs? Cancer Council Victoria Research Collaborative Family Registry for regulators leads to cancer Cancer Council Victoria Research Grant Cancer Council Victoria Research Dr Christine Hawkins, A/Prof David Curtis, Grant 2011–2013 Breast Cancer studies A/Prof Helena Richardson, Dr Alexey Veraksa 2013–2015 Grant 2012–2013 Dr Elizabeth Algar (Department of Prof John Hopper Collaborators: Prof (The Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Victorian Cancer Patient Experience Survey Biochemistry, La Trobe University) Sarcoma Management Survey siRNA Therapies for Colorectal Cancer Graham Giles (CEC), Dr Margaret McCredie Oncology, The University of Melbourne) A/Prof Victoria White Cancer Council Victoria Research Prof Graham Giles (CEC), Vicky Thursfield Prof Andrew Scott, Dr Vinochani Pillay, US National Cancer Institute Cancer Council Victoria Research Department of Health Victoria Grant 2012–2014 (VCR). A collaboration between CEC and A/Prof John Mariadason, A/Prof Niall Tebbutt Grant 2013–2015 Collaborative Oncological Gene- Victorian Cancer Registry VCOG Sarcoma Committee (Tumour Targeting Program, Ludwig Institute Cancer in Victoria, Statistics and environment Study How does anti-cancer therapy cure Helen Farrugia for Cancer Research) Trends 2012 Prof Graham Giles (CEC), Prof Judith tumour cells? Department of Health Bowel cancer Cancer Council Victoria Research Vicky Thursfield, Carolyn Staines, Clements (Queensland University of Prof Andreas Strasser, Dr John Silke Collaborative Family Registry for Grant 2012–2014 Prof Graham Giles, Helen Farrugia. Victorian Cancer Registry cancer Technology), Prof Dallas English, Dr Vanessa (Molecular Genetics of Cancer Division, Walter colorectal cancer studies record linkages Hayes (Children’s Cancer Institute Australia) Victorian Cancer Registry Cancer Facts: and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) Prof John Hopper Collaborator: Prof Brain cancer Helen Farrugia (VCR) National Health & Medical Research Cancer prevalence in Victoria – common Cancer Council Victoria Research Graham Giles (CEC) CCV Clinical Network Glioma Management Survey Council – EU (504715) 2009–2013 cancers, August 2013 Grant 2013–2015 Victorian Cancer Registry data services US National Institutes of Health Prof Graham Giles (CEC), Vicky Thursfield Helen Farrugia (VCR), Vicky Thursfield (VCR) support the following recruitment of (VCR) A collaboration between CEC and Collaborative phase II trial of neo- Pilot clinical audit: pathophysiology Effects of increased colonic butyrate on cases for the following studies: VCOG Neuro-Oncology Committee adjuvant doxorubicin and docetaxel Cancer Trials Management Scheme – of malignant ascites and the efficacy inherited colon cancer Helen Farrugia (VCR) in patients with locally advanced breast collection of clinical trial recruitment data and complications of paracentesis Prof Finlay Macrae (Colorectal Medicine Glioma Scan Project • People with blood cancers and their cancer (VCOG BR 1-99) and the funding of clinical trial coordinators (VCOG PM 2-06): currently recruiting and Genetics, Melbourne Health), A/Prof Alex National Cancer Institute cohort consortium, support persons: a National survey Dr Mitchell Chipman, Helen Farrugia (CTO), Catriona Parker, VCOG Cancer Trials Dr Tamsin Bryan, Dr Kate Jackson, Deborah Boussioutas, Dr Julie Clarke, Dr David Topping, Preetha Rojaraman (NCI) A/Prof Gianluca of psychosocial needs Follow-up of 215 patients continued in Management Reference Group Howell (CTO), VCOG Palliative Medicine Dr Shusuke Toden, Prof Patrick Lynch, Prof Severi, Prof Graham Giles (CEC) Prof Sanson Fisher, University of Newcastle 2013.Collaborators: The Alfred, Monash Allan Spigelman, Dr Mark Appleyard, Dr Paul US National Institutes of Health, NCI Medical Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital, Western Hospital 36 37 Cancer Council Victoria Annual Review 2013

Control of the spread of breast cancer 16 additional hospitals throughout Australia Victorian Cancer Registry Cancer Facts, Benke, Prof Wendy Cozen Developing a new class of anti-cancer drugs White (BSD) Collaborators: Technical Advisory A/Prof Robin Anderson (Research Division, Novartis Pharma Australia Uterus cancer in Victoria, September 2013 National Health & Medical Research Prof Andrew Roberts, Prof David Huang (Walter Group national members, chaired by Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre) Helen Farrugia (VCR), Vicky Thursfield (VCR) Council (1006707) 2011–2015 and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) Prof Louise Baur Risk factors for breast cancer Cancer Council Victoria Research Cancer Council Victoria Research Cancer Council Australia, National Dr Laura Baglietto, Prof Dallas English, Translational and post-transcriptional Grant 2011–2013 Kidney cancer Grant 2013–2015 Heart Foundation of Australia, Prof Graham Giles, Dr Allison Hodge, regulatory mechanisms in the response CARES (Collaborative Australian Renal All State Governments Exploring the potential of the combination Dr Robert MacInnis, Dr Julie Simpson (CEC) to cytokine deprivation Cell Carcinoma Epidemiology Study) Multiple myeloma Public attitudes to obesity policy initiatives of old and new radioprotecting drugs Collaborators: Prof John Hopper, A/Prof Paul Ekert, Prof Angel Lopez A/Prof Gianluca Severi (CEC), Dr Mark Jenkins, The epidemiology of multiple myeloma Dr Belinda Morley, Jane Martin (CPC), to reduce normal tissue damage in Dr Dorota Gertig (Children’s Cancer Centre, Murdoch A/Prof Damien Bolton, Dr S Jordon, in Australia Pippa Niven cancer radiotherapy patients Val Secomb Fellowship Childrens Research Institute) Prof Ingrid Winship Prof Graham Giles (CEC), Dr Claire Vajdic, Obesity Policy Coalition Dr Pavel Lobachevsky, Prof Roger Martin, Cancer Council Victoria Research Risk of recurrence after diagnosis of National Health & Medical Research (UNSW), Dr D Joshua, Dr L Campbell, Dr Olga Martin (Trescowthick Research Grant 2011–2013 invasive breast cancer by molecular subtype Council (1011626) 2011–2014 A/Prof Miles Prince, A/Prof S Harrison Ovarian Cancer Laboratories, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre) as defined by ER, PR and HER2 status National Health & Medical Research Ovarian Cancer Association Consortium Cancer Council Victoria Research A platform to study early-onset and familial Liver cancer Dr Laura Baglietto, Prof Dallas English (CEC) Council (1029885) 2012–2016 (OCAC) Grant 2012–2014 kidney cancer: CONFIRM (the CONsortium Determining the role of the gene National Health & Medical Research Prof Andy Berchuck (Duke University For Inherited Renal Malignancies) ZBTB11 in causing liver cancer Investigation into tumour recognition How does tissue disorganization Council (1029903) 2012–2014 Medical Centre, USA), Dr Paul Pharoah A/Prof Gianluca Severi (CEC) Collaborators: Prof Graham Lieschke, Dr Cristina Keightley, by Natural Killer T cells promote breast cancer? (University of Cambridge), Australia – Prof Testing the effectiveness of a web-based Dr Mark Jenkins, Prof Melissa Southey, Prof Zhiyuan Gong (Australian Regenerative Prof Jamie Rossjohn, Prof Dale Godfrey Dr Patrick Humbert (Research Division, Graham G Giles (CEC), Dr Laura Baglietto program involving quality of life and reducing Dr Rob Carroll, Dr Michael Bogwitz, Prof David Medicine Institute (ARMI), Monash University) (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre) (CEC), A/Prof Gianluca Severi (CEC), anxiety for younger women with breast Goldgar, A/Prof Ian Davies, A/Prof Michael Cancer Council Victoria Research Monash University) Cancer Council Victoria Research Melissa Southey (University of Melbourne) cancer: a randomised controlled trial Jefford, Dr Nick Pachter, Dr James Kearsley, Grant 2013–2015 Cancer Council Victoria Research Grant Grant 2012–2014 A/Prof Victoria White, Ashley Farrelly (BSD), Dr Tracy Dudding, Dr Kathy Tucker 2013–2015 Pancreatic cancer Mammographic density of young Prof David Hill, Dr Amanda Hordern (CISS), Lung cancer Multiple Myeloma Cohort Consortium Dietary factors and risk of pancreatic women and their relatives Prof Ron Borland Collaborators: Dr Mariko Leukaemia and lymphoma Exploring the potential of the Prof Graham Colditz, Prof Graham Giles (CEC) cancer in the Pooling Project Prof John Hopper, Dr Jennifer Stone, Carey, A/Prof Michael Jefford, Caroline Nehill, Control of leukaemic blood cells combination of old and new radio- Prof Jeanine Genkinger (Georgetown Dr Carmel Apicella, Dr Enes Makalic, Meron Pitcher, Prof Robert Sanson-Fisher Prof Emeritus Don Metcalf (Division of Cancer protecting drugs to reduce normal tissue Nutrition and exercise University, School of Medicine, Washington US) Dr Daniel Schmidt, Dr Rob MacInnis National Breast Cancer Foundation, and Haematology, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute damage in cancer radiotherapy patients Development and evaluation of tools Collaborators: Prof Graham Giles, Prof Dallas (The Centre for MEGA Epidemiology, Beyond Blue, Cancer Australia 2009–2013 of Medical Research) Dr Pavel Lobachevsky, Prof Roger Martin, for dietary epidemiology English, A/Prof Gianluca Severi The University of Melbourne) Cancer Council Victoria Carden Fellowship Dr Olga Martin (Trescowthick Research Prof Graham Giles (CEC), Dr Allison Hodge Cancer Council Victoria Research Gynaecological cancer 1954 – Laboratories, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre) Patient support Grant 2012–2014 – Girls’ Night In Exploring the potential of the combination Cancer Council Victoria Research Diet and Nutrition Assessment Program Developing a new class of anti-cancer drugs Cancer Chat: evaluation of a facilitated of old and new radioprotecting drugs Grant 2012–2014 Prof Graham Giles, Prof Dallas English (CEC), Methylation as a risk and prognostic Prof Andrew Roberts, Prof David Huang (Walter online and telephone support group to reduce normal tissue damage in Dr Allison Hodge factor for breast cancer and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) A large international epidemiological Prof Annette Street (La Trobe University), cancer radiotherapy patients Dr Laura Baglietto (CEC), Prof Melissa Cancer Council Victoria Research study to identify novel molecular markers Dr Amanda Hordern (CISS) Dr Pavel Lobachevsky, Prof Roger Martin, The effects of counter-advertising Southey, Prof Dallas English Grant 2013–2015 of lung cancer risk and survival on parent/child susceptibility to Dr Olga Martin (Trescowthick Research IMPROVE (Improving Management by National Health & Medical Research A/Prof Gianuca Severi (CEC), Dr M junk food promotions Laboratories, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre) Epigenetic-based therapies for AML Participatory Research in Oncology: Council (1011618) 2011–2013 Johnansson (IARC, France). Dr Helen Dixon (BSD), Prof Melanie Wakefield Cancer Council Victoria Research Grant Prof Ricky Johnstone (Research Division, a Victorian Experiment) National Health & Medical Research (BSD), Prof Robert Donovan (Curtin University), PROSPECT (Post-operative Radiotherapy 2012– 2014 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre) Prof Graham Giles (CEC), A/Prof Victoria White Council (1050198) 2013–2015 Dr Belinda Morley (BSD) Collaborators: Omission in Selected Patients with Cancer Council Victoria Research (BSD), Prof Michael Coory, A/Prof Jeremy Evaluation of the PapScreen Prof Louise Baur (Sydney University), Kathy Early breast Cancer Trial) Grant 2012–2014 Patients with lung cancer and their carers: Millar, A/Prof Damien Bolton, A/Prof Ian Davis, Communication and Recruitment program Chapman (Cancer Council New South Wales), Prof Bruce Mann, Dr Anita Skandarajah, providing support through novel A/Prof Ingrid Winship, Dr Ian Roos, Prof Melissa Robyn Mullins, Kate Scalzo (BSD) How genes predispose to blood cancer Jane Martin (Obesity Policy Coalition), Dr Allison Rose, Dr Boon Chua, Prof John information models Southey, A/Prof Gianluca Severi (CEC), PapScreen Victoria Dr Ashley Ng (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Prof David Crawford (Deakin University) Forbes (The Breast Service, Melbourne Health) A/Prof Michael Jefford, Tina Thomas, Prof Michael Prince, Prof Simon Harrison, of Medical Research) Bupa Health Foundation 2011–2013 Cancer Council Victoria Research Improvement of ovarian cancer models Amanda Spillare (CISS), Linda Mileshkin A/Prof Michael Jefford, Prof David Hill, Cancer Council Victoria Lions Fellowship Grant 2011–2013 to support preclinical development (Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre) Lifestyle media message testing: Victorian Cancer Agency 2011–2013 of new therapies for ovarian cancer Cancer Australia Finding the keys to successful public Prospective, randomised, open label, Multiple perspectives on sexuality A/Prof Clare Scott (Walter & Eliza Hall Identifying similarity between genes health campaigns promoting healthy parallel group trial to determine whether Thinking outside the box: a new and intimacy post-cancer, leading to Institute of Medical Research) that cause T cell leukaemia weight and lifestyle. (neo)adjuvant treatment with zoledronic mechanism for lung cancer predisposition the development and evaluation of Cancer Council Victoria Dunlop Dr Matthew McCormack, Dr Wei Shi Dr Helen Dixon, Dr Sarah Durkin (BSD), acid is superior to (neo)adjuvant treatment A/Prof Alexander Dobrovic, Dr Thomas Mikeska supportive interventions Fellowship 2012–2015 (Cancer and Haematology Division, Walter Trish Cotter (Cancer Institute NSW), Blyth alone in improving disease free and bone (Pathology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre) Dr Amanda Hordern (CISS) for ARC grant and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) O’Hara (NSW Department of Health), Prof metastasis free survival of patients with Insulin-like growth factor binding Cancer Council Victoria Research led by Prof Jane Usher Cancer Council Victoria Research Melanie Wakefield, Emily Brennan (University of stage II/III breast cancer (VCOG BR 2-03): protein-6 and ovarian cancer Grant 2012–2013 Grant 2012–2014 Pennsylvania), Chris Rissell (University of Sydney) Cancer Australia Collaborative Cancer the 252 patients are now in follow-up phase Prof Leon Bach, Prof Greg Rice Validation of a lung cancer risk Australian National Preventative Health Support Networks project leader for A/Prof Richard Bell, Jennifer Petersen (Medicine, The Alfred; Monash University) Investigation into tumour recognition prediction model Agency 2012–2014 Cancer Council Victoria (CTO), VCOG Breast Trials Sub-Committee Cancer Council Victoria Research by Natural Killer T cells Dr D Muller, Dr M Johansson (IARC, France) Collaborators: The Alfred, Austin Health, Grant 2011–2013 Prof Jamie Rossjohn, Prof Dale Godfrey Live Lighter Campaign A nurse-led psychosocial intervention Ballarat Oncology and Haematology Services, (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dr Belinda Morley, Dr Helen Dixon, with peer support to reduce psychosocial PI3K inhibitors for the treatment of Melanoma Barwon Health, Border Medical Oncology, Monash University) Prof Melanie Wakefield, Philippa Niven, (BSD), needs in women with gynaecological cancer ovarian cancer Building immunity to cancer with Box Hill Hospital, Freemasons Hospital, Cancer Council Victoria Research Jane Martin (CPC) Dr Penny Schofield, Prof Sanchia Aranda, Dr Kathryn Kinross (The Sir Peter MacCallum radio-immunotherapy combinations Maroondah Hospital, Mercy Private Hospital, Grant 2013–2015 Heart Foundation Western Australia I Juraskova, Linda Mileshkin, M Krishansamy, Monash Medical Centre, Peninsula Health, Department of Oncology, The University Dr Nicole Haynes (The Sir Peter MacCallum L Webb, A Hocking, D Bernshaw, Doreen Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Royal of Melbourne) A population-based family study of Department of Oncology, The University National Secondary School Diet and Akkerman (CISS), S Penberthy, R Bergin, Melbourne Hospital, St John of God Geelong, Cancer Council Victoria Research follicular lymphoma of Melbourne) Activity Survey Suzi Grogan, K Sharkey St Vincent’s Health, Western Hospital and Grant 2013–2015 Dr Claire Vajdic, Prof Graham Giles, Cancer Council Victoria Research Grant Dr Belinda Morley, Maree Scully, Dr Helen Dr John Seymour, Dr S Miliken, Dr Geza 2013–2015 Dixon, Prof Melanie Wakefield, A/Prof Victoria

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Patients with lung cancer and their Prof Graham Giles (CEC) Collaborators: Radical Prostatectomy Register Sun protection behaviours and International Tobacco Control Policy Reducing smoking in socioeconomically carers: providing support through A/Prof Ros Eeles, Prof John Hopper, et al. Prof Graham Giles related attitudes of Victorians Evaluation Study: Four Countries disadvantaged groups: a trial of a financial novel information models US National Institutes of Health Dr Suzanne Dobbinson, Jen Makin, Prof Ron Borland (VCTC), Dr K Michael counselling intervention with NRT Victorian Early Onset Prostate A/Prof Michael Jefford, Tina Thomas, Prof Melanie Wakefield, Charles Warne Cummings (Roswell Park Cancer Institute), R Mattick, K Martire, M Farrell (University Prostate cancer Association group to Cancer Family Study Amanda Spillare (CISS), Linda Mileshkin (BSD), Prof David Hill Prof Geoffrey Fong, Prof M Thompson of NSW), Ron Borland (VCTC), B Bonevski, Investigate Cancer Associated alterations Prof Graham Giles, Prof Dallas English (CEC) (Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute) (University of Waterloo), Prof Gerard Hastings C Doran (University of Newcastle), W Hall in the genome (PRACTICAL) Collaborator: Prof John Hopper SunSmart Program evaluations Cancer Australia (Stirling University and The Open University), (University of Queensland) Investigators: Prof Ros Eeles, Prof Zsofia E J Whitten Foundation Jennifer Makin, Kimberley Hearne, Prof Ann McNeill (University of Nottingham) NHMRC Patterns of care and experiences of care for Kote-Jarai, Prof Douglas Easton, Australia Dr Suzanne Dobbinson (BSD) A whole genome association study to Collaborators: Dr Hua Yong, Dr David Young, adolescents and young adults with cancer – Prof Graham G Giles (CEC), John Hopper Responses to television anti-smoking identify common susceptibility alleles for Prof Melanie Wakefield (VCTC, BSD) Prof Michael Coory, A/Prof Victoria White (University of Melbourne), Dallas English Smoking cessation and tobacco use ads among smokers in low and middle prostate cancer National Health & Medical Research (BSD), Dr A Anazodo, Dr R Pinkerton, Dr K (CEC), Gianluca Severi (CEC), Dr Liesel The effectiveness of tobacco control income countries A/Prof Ros Eeles, Prof Doug Easton (Cambridge Council, US National Institutes of Health, Thompson, Dr W Nicholls, Helen Bibby (BSD) FitzGerald (CEC), Melissa Southey policies in high versus low income countries. Prof Melanie Wakefield, Dr Sarah Durkin, UK) Collaborators: Prof Graham Giles, Prof Canadian Institutes of Health Research National Health & Medical Research (University of Melbourne) Tobacco packaging and labelling policies: Megan Bayly (BSD) Collaborators: Trish Cotter, John Hopper, A/Prof Gianluca Severi (CEC) Council 2011–2015 expanding the evidence on novel policies International Tobacco Control Policy Sandra Mullin, In-country personnel in 10 nations A case–control study of risk factors Cancer Research UK Dr Dave Hammond, Prof Geoffrey Fong Evaluation Study: Product Studies Bloomberg Global Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Peer support program for cancer gene for aggressive prostate cancer Identifying biomarkers associated with (University of Waterloo) Collaborators: Dr Richard O’Connor, Dr Michael Cummings Use through the World Lung Foundation mutation carriers Prof Graham Giles, A/Prof Gianluca Severi clinically significant and fatal prostate Prof Melanie Wakefield (BSD), Prof Ron (Roswell Park Cancer Institute), Dr David A/Prof Victoria White, Ashley Farrelly (BSD) (CEC), A/Prof Damien Bolton, A/Prof Jeremy Social network sites for ambivalent cancer through genome wide mRNA Borland (VCTC) Hammond (University of Waterloo), Dr David Collaborators: Mary-Anne Young, A/Prof Millar, Prof Malcolm Sim, Dr Geza Benke socialisers: the case of smoking cessation expression and methylation analyses. National Institutes of Health, via University Ashley (US Centers for Disease Control) Michael Jefford (CISS), Dr Bettina Meiser, National Health & Medical Research Dr Wally Smith, A/Prof Steve Howard, Dr Liesel Fitzgerald (CEC). of Waterloo 2009–2014 Collaborators: Prof Ron Borland, Bill King (VCTC) Prof Ingrid Winship, Dr Katherine Tucker (NBCF) Council (623204) 2010–2014 Dr Jon Pearce (University of Melbourne), Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia National Institutes of Health National Breast Cancer Foundation Effects of current and plain cigarette package Prof Ron Borland (VCTC) Exploring the potential of the combination 2013– 2014 2008–2012 design on smokers’ cigarette evaluation International Tobacco Control Policy Australian Research Council Linkage of old and new radioprotecting drugs to Prof Melanie Wakefield (BSD), Dr Dave Hammond, Evaluation Study: South East Asia Grant with Quit Victoria Psychological morbidity, unmet needs, reduce normal tissue damage in cancer Renal cell cancer Prof Marvin Goldberg, Dr Sarah Durkin, Prof Prof Ron Borland (VCTC), Prof Geoffrey quality of life and patterns of care in radiotherapy patients Renal Cell Cancer Management Survey Tobacco, alcohol and illicit substance Simon Chapman, Gemma Skaczkowski Fong (University of Waterloo) Collaborators: migrant cancer patients: the first year Dr Pavel Lobachevsky, Prof Roger Martin, Prof Graham Giles (CEC), Vicky Thursfield (VCR) use among Australian secondary National Health & Medical Research Dr Omar Maizurah (Universiti Sains Malaysia), A/Prof Michael Jefford (CISS), P Butow Dr Olga Martin (Trescowthick Research school students Council Project Grant (623203) 2010–2014 Dr Buppha Sirinasamee (Mahidol University), Cancer Australia Laboratories, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre) A/Prof Victoria White, Tahlia Williams Sarcoma Prof Mary Thompson, Dr David Hammond Cancer Council Victoria Research Effects of smoking and quitting on Denise Azar (BSD), Prof David Hill Testing the effectiveness of a web-based Survey of the Clinical Management (University of Waterloo), Dr Hua Yong (VCTC) Grant 2012–2014 quality of life Commonwealth Department of Health program involving quality of life and of Sarcoma in Victoria 2003–2007 Prof Jeff Richardson (Monash University), National Institutes of Health, and Ageing reducing anxiety for younger women with International Consortium for Prostate Prof Graham Giles (CEC), Vicky Thursfield Prof R Cummins (Deakin University), Canadian Institutes of Health Research breast cancer: a randomised controlled trial Cancer Genetic (VCR). A collaboration between CEC and Tobacco, alcohol and illicit substance use Prof Ron Borland (VCTC) A/Prof Victoria White (BSD), Ashley Prof Graham Giles (CEC) Collaborators: Sarcoma Committee Maximising the effectiveness of among Victorian secondary school students National Health & Medical Research Farrelly (BSD), Prof David Hill, Dr Amanda Prof William Isaacs, Prof John Hopper, standardised packaging A/Prof Victoria White, Tahlia Williams (BSD), Council Project Grant 2011–2014 Hordern (CISS), Prof Ron Borland (VCTC) Dr Liesel FitzGerald (CEC), et al. Skin cancer and sun protection Prof Ron Borland (VCTC), Fiona Sharkie Prof David Hill Collaborators: Dr Mariko Carey, A/Prof US National Institutes of Health National study of sun protection Evaluating population-wide efforts to Quit Victoria, Cancer Council Australia Victorian Department of Health Michael Jefford, Caroline Nehill, Meron Pitcher, behaviours and related attitudes reduce tobacco use: continuation of Methylation as a risk factor for Media influences on tobacco use ASSAD Follow up Prof Robert Sanson-Fisher Dr Suzanne Dobbinson, Prof David Hill, the ITC Four Country cohort in Australia prostate cancer Prof Melanie Wakefield (BSD) A/Prof Victoria White (BSD),Tahlia Williams National Breast Cancer Foundation, Prof Melanie Wakefield (BSD), Craig Sinclair Prof Ron Borland, Dr Hua Yong (VCTC), Prof Melissa Southey, Prof Graham Giles (CEC) National Health & Medical Research (BSD), Prof Melanie Wakefield (BSD) Beyond Blue, Cancer Australia 2009–2013 (CPC), Angela Volkov (BSD). Collaborators: Dr Sarah Durkin (BSD) NHMRC (1026892) 2012–2013 Council 2011–2015 Commonwealth Department of Health Interstate colleagues, Cancer Council Australia, National Health and Medical Research VCCCP CAM module and clinical guidelines and Ageing Prospective, randomised, open label, Cancer Australia, state and territory Cancer Council (1005922) 2011–2014 National Tobacco Plain Packaging Tracking A/Prof Michael Jefford, Dr Penny Schofield, parallel group trial to determine if earlier Councils, Commonwealth Department of Survey of Smokers and Recent Quitters Tobacco point of sale audit in Melbourne Sue Hegarty (CISS) Helping smokers with a history versus delayed intervention with androgen Health and Ageing Prof Melanie Wakefield, Sarah Durkin (BSD), milk bars near secondary schools of depression quit smoking safely Victorian clinicians’ views on how deprivation treatment improves survival Michelle Scollo, Dr Kerri Coomber, Meghan Megan Baily, Maree Scully, Prof Melanie Norms and the built environment: use Dr Catherine Segan (University of Melbourne to optimise cancer care in Victoria: in prostate cancer patients with biological Zacher (BSD) Wakefield (BSD) of shade in US and Australian city parks and VCTC), Prof Ron Borland (VCTC), a VCOG survey relapse as indicated by a rising PSA (VCOG Commonwealth Department of Health Quit Victoria Prof David Buller, Dr Mary Buller, Dr Suzanne Suzie Stillman, Ian Ferretter (Quit Victoria) A/Prof Victoria White (BSD), Prof David Hill, PR 2-03): currently recruiting participants & Ageing 2012–2014 Dobbinson (BSD), Prof Dallas English (CEC), Beyond Blue Tracking news coverage of tobacco issues Catriona Parker (BSD, VCOG) Collaborators: Prof Gillian Duchesne, Prof Henry Woo, Prof Melanie Wakefield (BSD), Dr Gary Cutter, Melbourne Tobacco Retail Outlet Prof Melanie Wakefield, Emily Brennan, A/Prof Raymond Snyder (St Vincent’s Health), Helen Farrugia (CTO) Identifying levels and types of emotion Dr Ross Brownson, Prof Karen Emmons, Price Board Audit Dr Sarah Durkin (BSD) A/Prof Jeremy Millar (The Alfred), A/Prof Michael that maximise effectiveness of anti-smoking We are following up 252 patients. Jody Simmons (BSD) Meghan Zacher, Michelle Scollo, Dr Sarah National Health & Medical Research Council Jefford (Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre), ads, especially in low SES smokers Collaborators: The Alfred, Barwon Health, National Institutes of Health 2010–2014 Durkin, Prof Melanie Wakefield (BSD) Principal Research Fellowship (Wakefield) Meron Pitcher (Western Hospital), Dr Jennifer Dr Sarah Durkin, Prof Melanie Wakefield (BSD), Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and 27 Quit Victoria (1003567) 2011–2015 Philip (St Vincent’s Health), Dr Mariko Carey other sites in Australia and New Zealand ShadePlus: improving park facilities in Dr Lois Biener (University of Massachusetts) Quit or substitute: the acceptability Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group, disadvantaged neighbourhoods to promote National Health & Medical Research Council Victorian Population Surveys to measure of smokeless alternatives to cigarettes Prostate cancer Royal Australian College of Radiologists, Community Health Behaviour in partnership with VicHealth; (1016419) impact of Quit campaign and trends in for cessation of substitution ACTANE (Anglo–Canadian–Texan National Health & Medical Research Council Dr Suzanne Dobbinson (BSD), De Jenny Veitch, 2011–2013 smoking behaviours Australian–Norwegian–EU biomedical) Prof Jo Salmon, Prof Melanie Wakefield (BSD), Dr Coral Gartner (University of Queensland), Linda Hayes, Dr Sarah Durkin, Emily Bain, International Tobacco Control Policy Consortium: Search for high/moderate Prostate Cancer Family Study A/Prof Petra Staiger, Dr Robert MacInnis, Prof Ron Borland (VCTC) Collaborators: Prof Melanie Wakefield (BSD) Evaluation Study: China and Korea risk prostate cancer predisposition Prof Graham Giles, Prof Dallas English (CEC) Jody Simmons (BSD) Dr Chris Bullen, Dr Natalie Walker Quit Victoria Prof Geoffrey Fong (University of Waterloo), genes in the Cancer Research UK/ Collaborators: Prof John Hopper, (University of Auckland, NZ) National Health & Medical Research Dr Jiang Yuan (China CDC) Collaborators: MERMAID: Melbourne Tobacco British Prostate Group Familial Prof Margaret McCredie Council Project Grant in partnership Dr Hua Yong, Dr Lin Li, Prof Ron Borland (VCTC) Quit Research and Evaluation Studies Retail Monitoring Audit Prostate Cancer Study, and ACTANE E J Whitten Foundation with Brimbank Council 2013–2016 Chinese CDC, Canadian Institutes of Linda Hayes, Dr Sarah Durkin, Emily Bain, Megan Bayly, Michelle Scollo, Health Research. Based at University Meghan Zacher, Prof Melanie Wakefield (BSD) Prof Melanie Wakefield (BSD) of Waterloo, Canada Quit Victoria Quit Victoria 40 41 Cancer Council Victoria Annual Review 2013

Research grants awarded in 2013

Young Adults Quit Smoking Project Dietary calibration study Australian Research Council Linkage David Buller (KleinBuendel, US) Collaborators: Dr Allison Hodge, Prof Dallas English, Grant 2008–2012 From studying cell tissues to testing the surface to the nucleus to instruct cells on when Discovering human breast Prof Ron Borland (VCTC), Dr Gil Woodall Prof Graham Giles (CEC) Legume consumption and relationship effectiveness of new drugs, understanding to grow, divide and survive. Our studies will shed cancer risk genes guided by (University of New Mexico), Dr Abigail Halperin Dietary factors and risk of pancreatic to health outcomes cell changes to radiotherapy clinical trials light on how tissue growth is controlled, and prior publications on the mouse (University of Washington), Dr Herb Severson cancer in the Pooling Project Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council, – we fund projects no matter what method have the potential to inform the way that we treat Dr Daniel Park, Prof David Goldgar, (Oregon Research Institute) Prof Jeanine Genkinger (Georgetown Collaborators: Prof Graham Giles, of research or cancer type. human cancers and tissue growth disorders. Dr Bernard Pope, Dr Tu Nguyen-Dumont, US National Institutes of Health, NCI A/Prof Andrew Lonie University, School of Medicine, Washington US) Dr Allison Hodge (CEC) In fact, the following 12 projects cover common Defining the role of RBM5 gene Collaborators: Prof Graham Giles, Prof Dallas cancers like breast, bowel and melanoma to Pathology, The University of Melbourne, Stomach and oesophageal cancer Obesity, Diabetes and Cardiovascular in lung cancer English, A/Prof Gianluca Severi (CEC) less common cancers like liver, stomach and $198,382 (2014– 2015) Regulation of microRNAs in stomach Disease Collaboration Dr Duangporn Jamsai, Prof Moira O’Bryan inflammation and cancer Dietary questionnaire for epidemiological Prof Rachel Huxley (University of Queensland) mesothelioma. They are the best projects in our Tumour type: Breast cancer Anatomy and Developmental Biology, A/Prof Brendan Jenkins (Monash Institute studies – online questionnaire Collaborators: International Collaborators, state, selected because they have the greatest This project aims to discover new breast cancer Monash University, $298,254 (2014– 2016) of Medical Research) Dr Allison Hodge, Prof Graham Giles (CEC) Prof Graham Giles (CEC) likelihood of advancing our cancer knowledge. risk genes by screening women affected by Cancer Council Victoria Research Tumour type: Lung breast cancer for mutations in genes previously Do retinal vascular measures predict Peripheral blood methylation: a potential Grant 2011–2013 Inflammation and cancer The project explores the role of RBM5, a gene known to affect tumourogenesis in mice. structural change at the knee? biomarker for predicting disease risk Dr Jeffrey Babon, Dr Nadia Kershaw that is frequently deleted in lung cancer patients. This knowledge will benefit prevention and Targeting the PI3K/mTor pathway in A longitudinal study A/Prof Alexander Dobrovic (Peter MacCallum Cancer and Haematology, Walter and The outcome will provide novel insights into key early detection screening programs. inflammation-linked disease Prof Flavia Cicuttini (Monash University) Cancer Centre), A/Prof John Seymour Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, molecular networks that regulate lung cancer Dr Michael Buchert, A/Prof Matthias Collaborators: Prof Graham Giles, Collaborators: Prof Graham Giles, $299,115 (2014– 2016) initiation and progression and may identify of Treating cancer by arresting Ernst (Colon Molecular and Cell Biology, Prof Dallas English (CEC) A/Prof Gianluca Severi (CEC) new diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic cancer cell growth Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research) Tumour type: All cancers, Leukaemia Effect of dietary calcium intake on The relationship between trends in targets for lung cancer. A/Prof Richard Pearson, Dr Katherine Hannan Cancer Council Victoria Research This project aims to understand how an bone and vascular events: a population- BMI and joint replacement in Australia Grant 2012–2014 important molecule, SOCS1, functions to Sir Peter MacCallum Department of based longitudinal cohort Dr Anita Wluka, Monash University, Dr Anna Role of the TLR2 gene control inflammation that, if left unchecked, Oncology, The University of Melbourne, Upper gastro intestinal tract genome Prof Peter Ebeling (Melbourne University) Peters, Prof Flavia Cicuttini Collaborators: in stomach cancer can lead to various forms of cancer. We aim $300,000 (2014– 2016) wide association study Collaborators: Prof Dallas English, Prof Graham Giles, Prof Dallas English (CEC) A/Prof Brendan Jenkins, Prof Patrick Tan to gather the knowledge necessary to mimic NCI cohort consortium, A/Prof Gianluca Prof Graham Giles (CEC) Tumour type: Leukaemia, Lymphoma, Tasmanian Longitudinal Health Study the action of SOCS1 with a therapeutic drug. Monash Institute of Medical Research, Severi, Prof Graham Giles (CEC) Melanoma, Ovarian, Prostate Effect of physical activity in preventing A/Prof Shyamali Dharmage, Prof Haydn Monash University, $291,447 (2014– 2016) US National Institutes of Health, This project investigates new ways to arrest osteoarthritis Walters, Prof Michael Abramson, Prof John The molecular basis of cancer National Cancer Institute Tumour type: Stomach cancer the growth of cancer cells by re-activating Dr Flavia Cicuttini Collaborators: Prof Hopper, Dr Melanie Matheson, A/Prof Mark development and drug resistance This project explores the role of a key molecule a checkpoint that protects normal cells from Graham Giles, Prof Dallas English (CEC) Jenkins Collaborator: Prof Graham Giles (CEC) Dr Walter Fairlie, Dr Erinna Lee, Dr Daniel Gray Other of the immune system, TLR2, in promoting becoming cancerous. It will lead to new stomach cancer. The results will provide a greater treatments for a range of cancer types. Research into diseases other than Epidemiology of age-related macular Tasmanian Older Adult Cohort (TASOAC) Structural Biology, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute understanding of how stomach tumour cells cancer sometimes results from our major degeneration in Health 2020 Prof Graeme Jones, Dr Dawn Aitken, Prof of Medical Research, $300,000 (2014– 2016) grow, and therefore lead to better diagnostic Identifying new pathways driving epidemiological studies and is funded by or Dr Luba Robman Collaborator: Changhai Ding Collaborators: Prof Flavia Tumour type: All cancers and treatment approaches for this cancer. cell growth which is fundamental done in collaboration with other agencies. Dr Robyn Guymer Cicuttini (Monash University), Prof Graham Giles This project aims to better understand to cancer initiation and progression (CEC) the underlying molecular basis of tumour Asia Pacific Cohort Studies Epidemiology of hereditary A collaboration to drive clinically Dr Leonie Quinn, Dr David Levens Supported by the National Health and development and drug resistance. Collaboration: cardiovascular haemochromatosis Medical Research Council of Australia; meaningful research into Anatomy and Cell Biology, disease in the Asia Pacific region Dr Dorota Gertig Collaborators: Prof Graham Tasmanian Community Fund; Masonic mesothelioma The University of Melbourne, Prof Stephen MacMahon Collaborators: Giles, Prof Dallas English (CEC), Dr Allison Cell death and leukaemia Centenary Medical Research Foundation; Dr Thomas John, A/Prof Paul Mitchell, $300,000 (2014– 2016) Dr Xian Zang, Prof Mark Woodward, Hodge, Prof John Hopper Dr Stephan Glaser Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation; Dr Vinod Ganju, Prof Jonathan Cebon, Prof Graham Giles (CEC) Cancer and Haematology Division, Walter Tumour type: All cancers, liver and and Arthritis Foundation of Australia Mr Simon Knight Ethnicity, cardiovascular disease risk and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, brain cancer Collaboration on obesity/overweight factors and cardiovascular disease mortality Medical Oncology, Ludwig Institute for Welcome Trust Case Control Consortium $300,000 (2014– 2016) This project will identify novel pathways and cancer (to examine and quantify the Dr Kevin Rowley, Laima Brazionis, Cancer Research, $449,800 (2014– 2015) Prof Rosalind Eeles, Prof Doug Easton, important to control of cell growth, which is relationship between MBI and various Prof Kerin O’Dea, Prof Andrew Tonkin, Tumour type: Leukaemia Prof Graham Giles (CEC), A/Prof Gianluca Tumour type: Mesothelioma fundamental to cancer initiation and progression. disease and mortality endpoints within Prof Graham Giles (CEC) This project investigates a group of genes Severi (CEC) This project will explore a range of molecules This work has potential to provide novel targets the NCI-sponsored Cohort Consortium) that regulate cell death and that can contribute International Collaboration for a Life Cohort of Rheumatoid Arthritis and in mesothelioma to determine if they are for both improving early cancer detection and Prof Geoffrey Tobias (National Cancer Institute to tumour development and sustained tumour Course Approach to Reproductive associations with other conditions clinically useful. Furthermore,it will aim to open avenues to develop new drug targets for US) Collaborators: Prof Graham Giles, A/Prof growth after therapy. A better understanding Health and Chronic Disease (InterLACE) (for example prostate cancer) collect fresh tissue prospectively so that novel treating this devastating disease. Gianluca Severi, Dr Robert Macinnis (CEC) of the function of these genes will help to Dr Mashra G (University of Queensland), markers can be investigated, which may lead What is the influence of alcohol density, identify new cancer therapies. Development and validation of appropriate Dr Fiona Bruinsma, Graham Giles, to the identification of clinically relevant markers. Discovery of new colon cancer price and promotion on trends in methods for the prediction of risk of future International Collaborators genes predictive for outcome adolescents’ drinking behaviours? Upstream signalling in the Hippo cardiovascular events in the contemporary Turning the immune system Dr Oliver Sieber, Prof Robyn Ward InterLACE is funded by the Australian A/Prof Vicki White (BSD), Tanya Chikritzhs tumour suppressor pathway Australian population: analyses of the against cancer Systems Biology and Personalised Medicine, National Health and Medical Research (National Drug Research Institute), Robin A/Prof Kieran Harvey Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study A/Prof Michael Kershaw, A/Prof Phil Darcy Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Council (APP1027196). Room (Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre), Cancer Research, Peter MacCallum (MCCS), Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Cancer Research, Peter MacCallum Research, $300,000 (2014– 2016) Prof Melanie Wakefield (BSD), Michael Cancer Centre, $300,000 (2014– 2016) Lifestyle (AusDiab) and Atherosclerosis An investigation of the nature, extent Cancer Centre, $300,000 (2014– 2016) Livingstone (Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Tumour type: Bowel Risk in Communities (ARIC) studies and effects of point-of-sale promotions Tumour type: All cancers Centre), Sarah Durkin, Stephen Bowe (BSD) Tumour type: Breast cancer This project seeks to discover new bowel Lei Chen, Prof Andrew Tonkin, Prof Dallas for alcohol beverages The Hippo pathway is a group of genes that National Health & Medical Research Council This project will genetically modify white blood cancer genes to improve clinical assessment English (CEC) Prof Sandra Jones (University of Wollongong), works together to control the size of different in partnership with Foundation for Alcohol cells of the immune system to provide them of risk of cancer recurrence and likelihood of Prof Steve Allsop, Dr Tanya Chikritzhs organs, and is commonly mutated in human Dietary and genetic risk factors for Research & Education (FARE) 2012–2014 with molecular “weapons” to fight cancer. therapy response. The results will lead to better (Curtin University), Prof Melanie Wakefield cancers. We aim to decipher how Hippo age-related macular degeneration This may lead to a new treatment for cancer. management and treatment approaches for (BSD), Prof Salley Casswell (Massey University), pathway proteins relay signals from the cell Dr Robyn Guymer, L Robman, P Baird, Fiona Lander, Natalie La Touche (Dept of patients with bowel cancer. A Islam, Dr Julie Simpson Communities, WA)

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Shepparton $72,200 Research Award The Esso Longford Relay Research Award A special thanks to all those who Thank you to participating sports South Gippsland $34,800 John Richard Beckingsale Fund Sarah McCorquodale for Life Team Research Award Young At Heart Research Award E.J. Whitten Foundation conducted events and supported leagues, clubs, players and South West $63,300 Established in 1983 under the Research Award The Fightback Research Award Your Prosperity Research Award Hector Waldron Pride Charitable Cancer Council Victoria by officials from Australian Football, terms of the Will of the late Schooolies Research Award The Fran Williams Research Award Yummy Mummies Research Award Trust, ANZ Trustees Stonnington $26,000 contributing over $10,000 in 2013. Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Alice Hill, to support cancer Sew ‘N’ Sews Research Award The Golf Links Road Zumba Research Award Strathbogie $35,100 Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Volleyball, Netball, Cricket and Fly research workers. Seymour Cancer Unit Striders Research Award Gary Mehigan – Gary’s Epicure Sunbury $80,300 Major Donors Ian Rollo Currie Estate Foundation, Fishing. Thank you to our event Research Award The Hamilton Uniting Colonial First State Global Asset Surf Coast $50,700 G F Carden Cancer In addition, we would like to The Trust Company partner, Essendon Football Club. Shamrocks Research Award Church Research Award Joe White Bequest Management – Group head shave Swan Hill $42,300 Research Fund sincerely thank our generous Arts Awards Simon Rosendale Research Award The Helen, Julie, Gordon & Picchi Brothers Foundation Inc Nicholas Furnari – Show N Shine Wallan $37,300 Established in 1948 with a bequest major donors, including: Thank you to the following Sisters & Misters Research Award Rhiannon Research Award Sam Maguire – Sam’s run Wangaratta $69,200 from George F Carden, to support Tenix Foundation organisations for their continuing Smartline Research Award The Hot Mummas George & Maureen Dyer for cancer Warrnambool $130,900 cancer research and fund the The Bell Charitable Fund support of the Cancer Council SMEE Club Research Award Research Awards Billy & Pota Sakkas Cesar Aldea – Across the Bay Wellington $196,200 Carden Fellow. The Cassidy Bequest Gift Fund, Victoria Arts Awards. Sonia McIvor Research Award The Hudson Family Leon Costermans Perpetual Ltd to Conquer Cancer Whitehorse $124,200 Sir Edward Dunlop Clinical Sonny Parnis Research Award Research Award Ainslie Cummins The Kilwinning Trust The Bald & the Beautiful – Avant Card Whittlesea $58,000 Research Fellowship Sparkling Chicks Research Award The Jackals Research Award Chris Legge The Miller Foundation Group head shave Creative Visuals Wyndham $278,400 Established in 1994 as a special St John of God Research Award The Ken “Bluey” Maurey Edward Miller The Stuart Leslie Foundation Luke Dennehy – White party MiniMovers Yarra Ranges $78,400 fund from public donations, to Research Award Copacabana International St. Paul’s Anglican Grammar John & Annie Paterson William Angliss (Victoria) Relay For Life Yarrawonga $130,600 support a research fellowship in The Ken Ash Research Award Alicia Wier – Some Blond DJ School Traralgon Year 6 Tony Szeleczky Charitable Fund We thank all the Relay For Life General Relay honour of our long-term patron The Kim Westwood/Clip Clop ‘Trent’s Event’ Research Award Deborah Lee William G Maxwell Trust, participants and committees donations $145,000 and supporter, Sir Edward St.Brigid’s College Research Award For Cancer Research Award Tuxedo Junction 2013 Committee (‘‘Weary’’) Dunlop. Melville & Suzanne Edwards The Trust Company throughout Victoria who together Volunteer Groups Sterritts & Friends Research Award The Lynton Couch Research Award The Tuxedo 1000 Club 2013 Gloria Way Wood Family Foundation raised over $6.6 million in 2013. We thank all our Cancer Council Queenie & Edgar Gatt Stride Events Research Award The Margaret Marlowe, Mae Fraser Thank you to all our Run We would also like to extend Volunteer Groups for their Special Fund Such Is Life Research Award & Bao Nguyen Research Award Workplace Giving Partners Melbourne fundraisers who Albert Park $182,600 our sincere thanks to the many We thank the following Victorian significant contribution in 2013. Established in 2013 by the late Sue Llew’s Crew Research The Michele King Rainbow together raised over $62,000 Alpine Shire $82,300 generous donors who support Workplace Giving Partners, which The Volunteer Groups raised Dr Edgar Gatt in memory of his Award in memory of our much Warriors Research Award Thank you to all our Melbourne Bairnsdale $55,300 us anonymously. donated over $10,000 to support more than $380,000 through dearly beloved wife Queenie Gatt loved friend Sue Richards The Nikki Jarvis-Morris Marathon fundraisers who Ballarat $60,500 the work of Cancer Council Victoria their fundraising efforts, including to support our Grants-in-Aid SuniTafe Research Award Research Award Corporate Partners together raised over $33,000 Bass Coast $26,200 in 2013. a combined total of more than Program – Funding of new cancer Sunraysia Daily Research Award The Physicals Research Award We thank the following businesses, Thank you to all our Run the Bayside $53,400 $19,000 for a Cancer Council researchers around Victoria. Susan Pole Research Award The Pink Ladies Castlemaine which made large donations, ANZ Banking Group Ltd Rock fundraisers who together Bellarine $90,700 Victoria Research Award. Swanpool Football & Netball Research Award sponsorships or in-kind support Australia Post WPG raised over $24,000 Benalla $65,300 The Picchi Brothers Bairnsdale Volunteer Group Club Research Award The Plum Collective to Cancer Council Victoria in 2013. Caltex Australia Petroleum Pty Ltd Thank you to all our City2Sea Bendigo $166,900 Medical Postgraduate Bendigo Volunteer Group Research Scholarship TEAM B.T.K.A. Research Award Research Award CSL fundraisers who together raised Brimbank $47,400 Amcal over $23,000 Camperdown Volunteer Group Established in 2010 by the Picchi Team Best Bottlers The Relay Rockers Insurance Australia Group Cardinia $51,900 ANZ Thank you to the golf and bowls Colac Volunteer Group Brothers Foundation to support Research Award Research Award Haymarket – WPG Casey $507,200 Australia Post clubs that held a charity day, Dimboola Volunteer Group cancer research. Team C No More Research Award The Tondra Joy Taylor Optus Billing Services Pty Ltd WPG Castlemaine $22,500 Best & Less together raising over $30,000 Euroa Volunteer Group Team Chez 2013 Research Award Research Award Orica Australia Pty Ltd Cobram-Barooga $101,400 James L Rafferty Big W Thank you to all the brides/ The Trevs Research Award PricewaterhouseCoopers Frankston Volunteer Group Memorial Research Award TEAM CUTAJAR Research Award Caltex grooms who ordered our wedding Colac-Otway $21,900 The Walk Through the Ages (Alpine Service P/L Geelong Volunteer Group Established in 1993 by Margaret Team Deacon Research Award Coles Express bonbonnieres, together raising Corangamite $124,000 Shire) Team Research Award Horsham Volunteer Group Rafferty, in memory of her TEAM DONUTS Research Award Telstra Corporation over $104,000. Cranbourne-Narre $67,800 Tiff’s Team Research Award Coles Group Kaniva Volunteer Group Team Harcourts Research Award The Qantas Foundation Dandenong $33,300 husband, to support research Timboon Pharmacy Mooovers Creative Visuals Deb Artist – ‘Man Up’ exhibition related to cancer prevention. Research Award CSL 46 47 Cancer Council Victoria Annual Review 2013

Margaret Rafferty Anthony Max Cordell Albert Hendriksen Josie Patterson Trust Research Award Reginald Henry Crisp Thomas S Henry in memory of Mona Isobel Paul Established in 1993 by Margaret J I & D R Cromie Perpetual Trust his parents, Tom & Gladys Henry The Nancye Kent Perry Medical Rafferty, to support research Mary Theresa Cromie The Isabel E & Francis J Hickmott Research Memorial Fund related to cancer prevention. Charitable Trust Charitable Trust M A & V L Perry Foundation Hedwig Rosa Holt – Prochazka Val Secomb Memorial Fund The Erica W Cromwell Trust Barry Tremaine Peverell N J Horton & Grace Horton Established in 1994 by Harry Rev Archibald P Crow Victor Russ Pittman Charitable Fund Secomb, in honour of his wife, Madeline Crump & Madeline Charitable Trust Val, to fund a major fellowship. Williams Trust James Ralph Howard Mary Jane Polinelli Foundation Awarded annually, the Val Secomb Alan George Curry Shirley Howard Marion Popplewell Charitable Trust Fellowship supports research that Giles Pannon Dalgliesh Fund Mavis E Jarvis Lois Bona Ractliffe promotes the prevention, detection Edith Constance Dance Noreen Agnes Jensen Anne Elizabeth Raymond or treatment of breast cancer. Gwenneth Kempster Davey Phyllis Edna Johnson William Joseph Regan Roy Joyce Cynthia Ruth Reichelt Sydney Parker Smith Lilian Meta Davey Postdoctoral Cancer Jean Davies James Francis G Kealy Alfred Reid Research Fellowship Elizabeth Margaret Dawson Mary Catherine Kelly John Frederick Richardson Established in 2005 with a Gwenneth Kathleen Dawson Mary Eva Kentish John S Ride bequest from the late Sydney Therese Yvonne De Kretser Evelyn Jane Kilworth Danuta Rogowski Parker Smith, to support two in memory of her late friend Frank E King Lucile Aimee Rose young biomedical postdoctoral Phyllis M Judd Joan Margaret King Zelma Irene Ross research fellowships annually. Lydia Rosina Denehey Beverley J Laity Lesley Letty Rothschild Albert Edward Deutscher Stella Lanner Val Straker Fellowship Doris Thelma Rowe Beatrice Ruth Devlin Pamela Irene Lawrence Charitable Trust Established in 1998 from the Gregory Joseph & Zig estate of the late Valerie Straker, Dorothy Camille Leek Katrina May Russell Foundation Dickson Trust to support breast cancer research. Ruth Leiser Judith Sarah Ryan Catherine Miller Dobrich Gerald A J Levin Una Jean Schwarz Janetta Thompson The Drury Trust Eileen Emily Lewis Mavis Searle Research Award Robert Keith Dudley Frances Anne Lightley Geoffrey Simmons Established in 1994 in memory Dolores Saxby Duggan Irene Little Graham Frank Siostrom of Janetta Thompson, to support Arthur Dunn Maxwell John Edward Longford Patricia Joyce Staedele cancer research. Alan Patrick Dwyer Evelyn Mary Lord Joy Sutherland Mary Stansfeld Victorian Lions Fellowship Keith & Mary Edwards Trust Ruby Lothian Doreen Margaret Steane Established in 1977, to support The Allan Elkington Memorial Sheila Lourey Ivy Stephenson Trust a cancer research laboratory Trust Fund Louie Viner Lunt Prudence Jeanette Stewart Acknowledgements and fellowship. Ethel Maud Elleget Quoc Ma Joan Florence Storer Travis Wordrow Ellis Managing Editor Estates Robert Ackland Macdonald Gerald Stuart Strachan Neville Edward Emmerson Tegan Forder We acknowledge the generous Ian Ferguson MacGillivray Moena Kathleen Sullivan Beatrix Ruby Emry distributions received from the Harry Francis Malkin Arthur Sutherland Project Sponsor Frank Ensabella following estates in 2013. Margaret Manners Ian Weir Sutherland Deb Stringer Edward Bernard Fair Kenneth McDonald Martin Kevin Sunderland Jack Eastcott Allen Elizabeth Farrell Dorothy Valerie Martin Rita Violet Sutherland Production Manager Nola C Baker Elise Harry Fischer Tooney Aurish Matthews Barbara F Sutton Jason Campbell Lindsay James Baldy Evelyn B Floyd Patricia McArthur Betsy Lillian Taig John Robert Ball Project Coordinator Imelda Francis Foster Edith Norah McCall Angela Tambasco Marjorie Lawrence Beattie Christina Perry Grace & Herbert Foulkes Elizabeth McCartney John Kashmir Tchoumakoff Glynne L Beaumont Charitable Trust Norman Leslie McFadden Marjorie Elsie Thatcher Design Mavis Edna Beavis Beryl Fox Margaret Joy McKenzie The Therapon Foundation Julia Boonzaier Erika Bence John Fox Millicent Kemeys McLean Elsie Louise Thomas Nick Evans Antonia G M Berendse Grace Ella Fraser Robyn Janice McMillan Memorial Fund Margaret Anita Beruldsen Helen Elizabeth Gadsden Jessie May McPhee Kelvin Owen Thomas Photography Arthur Milne Bissett Norma May Gainsford Annette M McWaters Mary Malcolm Thomson Josh Van Cuylenburg Crystal Pearl Blenheim The Gavin Family Trust Joan Meyers Olive Todd Barbara Box Additional photography Reginald Surtees Geary Lorraine M Mills Mary Alice Turner The William & Georgena Yassar Hameed Walter Karl Gemperle Ronald Mills Norma Joyce Turner Bradshaw Foundation Alice Gilbert Dorothy Ursula Mocellin Elizabeth Frances Walch Contributors Harold & Cora Brennen Joffre James Gilchrist Barbara Nancy Wallace Kristie Chan, Barbara Charan, Sarah Clement, Cancer Research Fund William Leonard Moore Beatrice Louise Glascodine Iris Mary Washington Molly Colussa, Cairin Conway, Monica Conway, Janis Aleksandrs Brenneris Leslie E Morgan Helen Delamain Glascodine Aase Munch Wassard Jess Craven, Sondra Davoren, Suzanne Dobbinson, Florence Maud Brown Rose Harriett Mulcahy Polly Harris Godfrey Irene Joan Watkin Sarah Durkin, Peta Dyke, Helen Farrugia, Stanley Kenneth Brown Victor A Muntz Jean Elizabeth Goldie Ruth Webster Todd Harper, Amy Hunt, Josie Italia, Lisa Kastaniotis, Herbert Bryant Ross Douglas Murray Peter Charles Goodson Wilma Elsa White Nicola Kaufman, Katherine Lane, Sue Merritt, Thelma Alice A Bryant Heather Blanche Nance Shirley Joan Goodwin Amy Elizabeth Williams Rod Neale, Edwina Pearse, Lynette Phuong, Harry Herbert Budgen Lorraine E Newall Gwenyth Elaine Graebner Doreen Mavis Williams Nicola Quin, Veronique Quinn, Sally Ann Ryan, Mollie Bulstrode Jean Lesley Nichol Marie Enid Grima Keryn Williams Craig Sinclair, Carolyn Staines, Danielle Spence, Beatrice Edith Burke Nancy Elizabeth Noble Harry Halliwell Marjorie Williams Ian Allen Nichol Campbell Jessie Victoria Notman Vicky Thursfield, Linda Valentino, Janine Wawryk. Rudolph Hally & Pia Martin William Henry Nugent Margaret Mai Willimott George Frederick Carden Memorial Trust All donations over $2 are tax deductable. Patricia Jean Nutt Gladwyn Emma Wilson Cancer Research Fund Hardie – Anselmi Trust Elizabeth Peters Orbell Josephine Windsor Cancer Council Victoria acknowledges the support Dorothy Carroll Cora Helen Harris William Samuel Osborne Dorothy Alice Witchell of the Victorian Government. Eileen Carroll Edna Stella Hatley Linda Myrtle Oulton Lorraine Wyatt Arthur & Doris Clayton Fund Joyce Adelaide Healey Constance Kathleen Cooke Serpil Hatice Ozalp Mildred Nora Young Charitable Trust Fund Perpetual Charitable Trust William Cooper Charitable Trust Josephine M Patterson Bronwyn Frances Hearn Follow us on

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