Insights Magazine, Wed, 22nd September 2021 Have you seen pictures of young people involved in School Strike 4 Climate events in Australia? They are passionate, organised and committed. Adjectives most of us with children would feel pretty good about applying to our own offspring. But they do ask awkward questions. Questions about why our political …
The Uniting Church and the School Strike 4 Climate Movement Read More »
This September 2021 Community Zoom Forum attracted nearly 400 registrations. The focus was on offering practical strategies for the parents and grandparents of adolescents and teens who are dealing with anxiety, instability and uncertainty. The highlight of the event was Julie’s live interviews with three students from three high school students, Ruby, Tobey and Mushka from years 10, …
The Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre (AWCCC) in Darwin has used an education and network strategy to more than double the number of Indigenous cancer patients receiving radiotherapy, helping to address a disproportionately high mortality rate caused by challenges such as late diagnosis and access to care. Since its establishment in January 2010, the AWCCC …
Darwin centre doubles radiotherapy uptake among Indigenous people Read More »
In this webinar, broadcaster and cancer survivor, Julie McCrossin interviews frontline Aboriginal health staff and their multidisciplinary clinical colleagues about what they are doing to Close The Gap in cancer survival. The webinar includes video footage on location. We visit Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service, Royal Adelaide Hospital’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Unit, Alan Walker Cancer Centre …
First Nations – Close The Gap – Research Webinar 4 – Broadcast on 10th June 2021 Read More »
Please join the conversation as SAHMRI and the Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research bring proton therapy to Australia. How can we improve the radiation experience for patients & families? The Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research is a highly anticipated centre that will deliver technologically advanced precision radiotherapy, providing treatment …
SAHMRI and the Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research Webinar Series Read More »
Julie will deliver a keynote presentation at the inaugural Value-Based Health Care conference to be held in Perth, Western Australia from 27-28 May 2021. The hybrid conference (part face-to-face, part remote) aims to showcase and celebrate value-based healthcare innovation, initiatives, implementation, research, and training from all areas of the health care system. Julie’s presentation is …
Australia’s first proton therapy unit to treat rare and children’s cancers is under construction. It will be housed in the Australian Bragg Centre in Adelaide. In preparation for this life-saving cancer treatment option, we at SAHMRI are focussing on patients – what do people with cancer and their families want to know about proton therapy? …
What would you like to know about proton therapy? Read More »
Julie was interviewed on ABC Sydney Radio Breakfast with Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck on 24 February 2021 about the new podcast series, The Thing About Advanced Cancer produced by Cancer Council NSW. The focus of the series is the role of carers at the end of life. click to listen to the interview …
Julie McCrossin, Cancer Council NSW, 25 Feb 2021 In 2013 I was diagnosed with stage four oropharyngeal cancer. It was in my tonsils, the back of my tongue and the side of my throat. The symptoms that kept me going back to my GP repeatedly were a persistent sore throat, a pain in my left …
3 things gay rights advocate Julie McCrossin wants you to know about cancer Read More »
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras presents Queer Thinking: Dating When You’re Different – Tips & Tricks curated by Julie McCrossin Do we really embrace difference in our Rainbow communities? How warm is our welcome to newcomers? A panel of peeps will share their five-point-plans for successful dating in discussion with lesbian icon and new …
Dating When You’re Different – Tips & Tricks, with Julie McCrossin and Friends Read More »