Terms of Reference

Equitable access to diagnosis and treatment for individuals with rare and less common cancers, including neuroendocrine cancer, with particular reference to:

a. barriers to screening and diagnosis, including the impact of factors such as:
i. geographic location,
ii. cost,
iii. cultural and language barriers,
iv. type of cancer, and
v. availability of treating practitioners;

b. barriers to accessing appropriate treatment;

c. the adequacy of support services after diagnosis;

d. the adequacy of Commonwealth funding for research into rare, less common and neuroendocrine cancer; and

e. any other related matters.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3515
community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au

Inquiry Name

Equitable access to diagnosis and treatment for individuals with rare and less common cancers, including neuroendocrine cancer

Track Inquiry

Past Public Hearings

09 Apr 2024: Adelaide
01 Mar 2024: Canberra
20 Feb 2024: Hobart

more...

Inquiry Status

Submissions Closed

Accessibility

If you require any special arrangements to enable you to participate in the Committee's inquiry, please contact the Committee Secretariat.

Further information regarding accessibility can be found at www.aph.gov.au/Help/Accessibility