New wellbeing support app for young people
New wellbeing support app for rangatahi The Starship Foundation have recently launched a new app called Village – a communication app to empower young people through tough times. This is an amazing wellbeing support app designed specifically for rangatahi in Aotearoa. Best of all, it’s free! This app has been co-designed by Starship clinicians, rangatahi […]
Waikato Region update: New Radiation Pamphlet for AYAs
Midland Region update: New AYA Radiation Pamphlet The Waikato Radiation team and the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Services have developed a specific AYA Radiation Pamphlet informing AYAs of the support the Radiation Therapy team can provide them while going through radiotherapy. Some supports include education, support and personal AYA radiation therapy buddy to […]
Canteen Australia Youth Cancer Services Leadership Development Programme
Youth Cancer Services Leadership Development Programme Opportunity May 2022 Tēnā koutou katoa, Canteen Australia in partnership with the AYA Cancer Network Aotearoa is generously offering two scholarships to participate in the Youth Cancer Services Leadership Development Programme commencing May 2022 The scholarships are available to any health professional working in a cancer setting in New […]
Released: AYA Cancer Network Aotearoa Annual Work Programme July 2021 – June 2022
Released: AYA Cancer Network Aotearoa Annual Work Programme July 2021 – June 2022 Please find enclosed our National Strategy for the period from July 2021 to June 2022. The Annual Work Plan describes key components of work and activity from the Action Plan 2020-2025 and what we aim to achieve over the next year. We […]
NZ Herald News Article
NZ Herald news article It was great to see the recognition and publicity the release of our Action Plan 2020-2025 received across different forums from radio to TV to news articles. Check out our awesome feature in the NZ Herald. Click here to read: Youth cancer survival rates increased but inequity remains – Report
Released: AYA Cancer Action Plan 2020-2025, Mahere Tautapa Mate Pukupuku Taiohi
Released: AYA Cancer Action Plan 2020-2025 Mahere Tautapa Mate Pukupuku Taiohi Below is the national strategy for Adolescent and young adult cancer care 2020-2025 A special mention goes to our AYA Consumer Advisory Group, an incredibly dedicated group of young people with lived experience of cancer. Please take time to watch the video below. Our […]
Farewell to Liz and Rochelle
Farewell to Liz and Rochelle We would like to offer a heartfelt farewell and thank you to Liz Sommer and Rochelle Moss for the incredible impact they have both made to the Network. Liz Sommer was the Capital Coast AYA Cancer Keyworker for 12 years and Rochelle Moss Programme Manager for the AYA Cancer Network […]
AYA Cancer Incidence and Survival Report for the 2008 to 2017 Period
AYA Cancer Incidence & Survival Report for the 2008 – 2017 period The second national report presenting comprehensive statistics on cancer in adolescents and young adults in Aotearoa has now been released alongside the AYA Cancer Action Plan 2020 to 2025, Mahere Tautapa Mate Pukupuku Taiohi. This report focuses on the ten-year period between 2008 […]
National Patient Experience Survey Results
National Patient Experience Survey Results In 2018 two hundred young New Zealanders who have received or were receiving cancer treatment participated in a national survey about their experiences of cancer care and services. This report presents these findings and explores whether the young people’s perspectives reflects the level of care described in the 2016 cancer Standards […]
Cancer services continue under increased alert levels
Cancer services continue under increased alert levels Kia ora, The AYA Cancer Network understands you and your whānau may feel unsettled and worried by the COVID-19 situation at present. It is ok to feel like this, but please know that cancer centres around the country are prepared to continue delivering essential cancer services at all […]
