Australia: CML Australia

Member’s description

CML Australia aims to provide a holistic support system for CML patients, their caregivers, and the medical community. Our objectives are multifaceted and include:

Education: Disseminating accurate information through various channels such as conferences, webinars, podcasts, and printed materials.

Support: Offering tangible support to CML patients through coffee meet-up sessions and a private Facebook group.

Advocacy: Advocating for policy changes at the government level to improve the lives of CML patients.

Awareness: Raising awareness about the ongoing need for fundraising to support medical research in CML.

Audience Constituency: Our organization caters to a diverse audience including CML patients, their families, caregivers, clinicians, and the general public.

Organizational objectives and key programs

To achieve our objectives, we plan to:

• Publish comprehensive CML information booklets.
• Launch our organization with a media event inviting influential attendees.
• Organize a CML conference for Australian patients in 2025.
• Collaborate with pharmaceutical companies to produce informative materials.
• Conduct fundraising activities for CML research.
• Provide timely updates on treatment advancements and research via our website and social media platforms.
• Establish coffee meetings across various states in Australia.
• Disseminate CML updates through Facebook, podcasts, and webinars.