Lived Experience Advisory Program (LEAP) Launch Event

Your voice can help shape the future of cancer research.

Join us for the launch of the Lived Experience Advisory Program (LEAP), a new initiative from the Department of Cancer Medicine (Monash University) and Medical Oncology (The Alfred Hospital). LEAP brings together people affected by cancer and researchers to improve cancer research and future patient care.

Lived experience involvement means working with people affected by cancer, not just conducting research about them. Patients, carers, family members, survivors, and community members provide valuable insights that help ensure research focuses on what matters most to the people it aims to help.

At this launch event, you'll discover how lived experience can influence research, meet researchers and clinicians, and learn about opportunities to get involved.

No research experience is required. If you have lived experience and a willingness to share your perspective, you have something valuable to contribute.

Event Details

📅 17 November 2026
🕜 1:30pm - 2:30pm
📍 Minderoo Education Space, Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre
🥪 Complimentary light lunch provided

Whether you've been affected by cancer, supported a loved one, or are interested in improving cancer outcomes, we'd love to welcome you.

What to Expect

• Learn how lived experience can shape cancer research and care
• Meet researchers, clinicians, and community members
• Hear from people with lived experience of cancer
• Discover opportunities to get involved through LEAP
• Connect with others who share a passion for improving cancer outcomes