Two leading charities have joined forces to provide enhanced care and support to people facing cancer.
National blood cancer charity Leukaemia Foundation has merged with Sunshine Coast-based Bloomhill Cancer Care, boosting the provision of services in regional areas.
Leukaemia Foundation CEO Chris Tanti said that while it would remain focused on blood cancer, and Bloomhill on all types of cancer support, the amalgamation would enhance the brands’ collective impact and pave a shared path forward for cancer care in Australia.
“I am absolutely thrilled to announce the amalgamation of the Leukaemia Foundation and Bloomhill Cancer Care,” he said.
“This is an exciting and important step towards bridging the health divide that exists between people living in metropolitan and regional areas, and one that will help give all Australians a fair go when it comes to accessing the treatment and support they need.
“This partnership represents a significant opportunity to extend the Leukaemia Foundation’s impact and enhance the services we provide for those affected by blood cancer.
“By joining forces with the experienced team at Bloomhill Cancer Care, we are extending support to even more people, including those living in regional and rural areas, where access to best-practice care can be challenging.
“Together, the Leukaemia Foundation and Bloomhill are forging a shared path towards better cancer care for all Australians.”
Bloomhill CEO Mervat Quirke said the organisation was delighted by the merger.
“The Leukaemia Foundation is a leader in its field and by combining resources, expertise and networks, Bloomhill Cancer Care is better placed to address the rapidly evolving needs of our community so we can provide more comprehensive services together,” she said.
“We are so excited about the opportunities this amalgamation brings, and we look forward to continuing our mission and making a positive difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families.”
With as many as one in 12 Australians expected to receive a blood cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, and with blood cancer on track to become the leading cancer diagnosed in Australia by 2035, there is a greater need for increased cancer care and support services.
The Leukaemia Foundation and Bloomhill formally merged in December, bringing the charities together as one not-for-profit.
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Both organisations will continue to deliver services under their respective brands and models of care for the foreseeable future.
Bloomhill has been caring for the local community for the past 27 years.
Its integrative cancer care centre at Buderim houses a dedicated care team and allied health practitioners, including psychologists, counsellors, dieticians, acupuncturists, physiotherapists and touch therapists.
Bloomhill also offers supportive care and integrative activities such as meditation, yoga, art therapies, support groups and educational workshops, with services available to people of all ages and stages of cancer treatment, as well as for carers and families impacted by cancer.
