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 Consumer Advisory Group put this together following the news of the cancellation of the launch event scheduled to occur at the Ministry in Wellington today. It provides a heartfelt explanation of what they hope the new AYA Cancer Action Plan will achieve.

Please take time to watch this video – Click here: AYA Cancer Consumer Advisory Group – Hear Our Voices

Our Consumer Advisory Group put this together following the news of the cancellation of the launch event scheduled to occur at the Ministry in Wellington today. It provides a heartfelt explanation of what they hope the new AYA cancer action plan will achieve.

Heidi Watson

The Clinical Leader is responsible for providing clinical leadership and national oversight of the network .

Heidi is a passionate and experienced health professional with a strong clinical, education and leadership background. Her enthusiasm for, and commitment to youth health has focused on improving the outcomes of youth with cancer and chronic health conditions. Previously, Heidi held the position of AYA Cancer Nurse Specialist for Auckland District Health Board. Alongside her AYA clinical leadership role she holds a youth health academic position at the University of Auckland.