Feeling like you’re facing
cancer alone…

Meet the national network
fighting in your corner

Advocacy Groups

Omico partners with advocacy groups to help you connect your community with information, resources and pathways to our national precision oncology programs.

Together, we can help more Australians understand their options and access precision oncology, where appropriate.

How Omico is making a difference

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Why work with Omico?

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Help your community know about and access Omico’s programs
Partner with us to understand Omico’s national precision oncology programs, so you can help eligible people in your community know what is available and how to take the next step.

2

Advocate for better access
Work with us to advocate for advances in precision oncology to become more widely available to Australians who may benefit.

3

Draw on national expertise
Connect with Australia’s leading precision oncology network, spanning clinicians, researchers, healthcare organisations and industry partners.

4

Shape the future of cancer care
Support research and evidence generation that helps improve outcomes for future patients, inform healthcare policy and strengthen clinical care.

Partnering with Omico

As a national, independent not-for-profit organisation, Omico works across government, healthcare, research and industry to expand access to precision oncology for Australians with cancer.

We partner with advocacy groups in practical ways to help communities understand their options, connect eligible people with Omico’s programs, and support broader access to precision oncology advances.

Together, we can help create new hope and possibilities for Australians affected by cancer.

Ways of working with us

We work with advocacy groups in many different ways, depending on the needs of your community and organisation.

Examples include:

  • Raising awareness of precision oncology and Omico’s national programs 
  • Collaborating on patient education, webinars and events 
  • Supporting awareness and advocacy initiatives that improve access to precision oncology 
  • Partnering on research, evidence generation and patient engagement 
  • Supporting specific cancer types, patient groups or research initiatives 
  • Co-developing campaigns and resources for your community

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Our Programs & Clinical Trials

Explore the clinical trials we support and our precision oncology programs.

Our Patient & Family Resources

Learning about precision oncology can feel overwhelming. The resources on this page can help patients and their families better understand precision oncology.

Patient Advocacy Groups

If you'd like your advocacy group featured on our website, or would like to explore partnering with Omico, we'd love to hear from you.

Rare Cancers Australia

Rare Cancers Australia (RCA) provides support and advocacy for patients wishing to participate in Omico programs. If you or your family need advice or help, a place to learn or simply someone to listen, RCA can help.

Visit the RCA website

Canteen

If you are aged from 12 to 25 and your world has been turned upside down by cancer, Canteen provides support as well as someone to talk to.

Click here to visit the Canteen website

Ovarian Cancer Australia


Providing personalised and specialised care to anyone in Australia facing the impacts of ovarian cancer.

Click you to visit the Ovarian Cancer website

Pancare Foundation


The Pancare Foundation are a leading charity committed to inspiring hope, raising awareness, supporting families and funding research for upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers.

Click here to visit the Pancare Foundation website

Cooper Rice-Brading Foundation (CRBF)


The aim of CRBF is to fund clinical research to find a cure for sarcoma, while raising awareness of sarcoma in the greater community in an effort to promote early diagnosis, and to provide support for sarcoma patients and their families.

Click here to visit the CRBF website

Peace of Mind Foundation


Peace of Mind brings support, here and now and is the only organisation of its kind in Australia to help brain cancer patients with one on one personal support.

Click here to visit the Peace of Mind Foundation website

Liver Foundation


Liver Foundation supports patients and loved ones as you navigate life with liver and biliary cancer. Liver Foundation’s support line is staffed by friendly nurses who are experts in primary liver cancer, biliary cancer and underlying liver disease.

Click here to visit the Liver Foundation website

Australian Rare Cancer Portal


The Australian Rare Cancer (ARC) Portal is an online referral service that aims to improve outcomes and access to research for Australians diagnosed with rare cancer. Working together with your cancer specialist, the ARC Portal offers expert clinical advice, particularly for Australians who live far away from major metropolitan centres where cancer centres may not be available.

Click here to visit the Australian Rare Cancer Portal website

Melanoma Patients Australia


Melanoma Patients Australia is an independent, not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing FREE access to specialist and lived experience support for all Australians affected by Melanoma.

Click here to visit the Melanoma Patients Australia website

Inherited Cancers Australia

Inherited Cancers Australia is the only national charity dedicated to reducing the impact of inherited cancer risk across generations. They empower individuals with the information and support they need to understand and manage their risk. Through a connected and supportive community, they provide a safe space for people to share their lived experiences, alongside free access to genetic counselling, peer support, expert-led education, and medically reviewed resources.

Click here to visit the Inherited Cancers Australia website

ALK Positive Australia

ALK Positive Australia supports Australians diagnosed with ALK positive lung cancer through accurate information, patient support and community connection. They also advocate for timely access to treatment and fund research to drive better outcomes for patients.

Click here to visit the ALK Positive Australia website

Our Progress

37,311 People referred to Omico programs
17,654 Participants with a treatment recommendation, of the 24,984 who have had CGP to date (70.7%)
1,546 Participants accessing a clinical trial or matched therapy
1,567 Referring Clinicians

Together, we can help more Australians affected by cancer

Let’s connect!