SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT

NSW Government Invests $800,000 to Expand Cancer Clinical Trial Access in Rural Areas

- The NSW Government has awarded $800,000 in Clinical Trials Fellowship grants to improve cancer clinical trial access for rural and regional patients across the state. - Three grants worth $200,000 each focus on regional initiatives including remote trial delivery frameworks, teletrials, and engagement with underrepresented populations. - A fourth $200,000 grant supports the ACTIvate study for anaplastic thyroid cancer immunotherapy, building on global evidence to address unique treatment challenges. - The funding is part of Cancer Institute NSW's annual $5 million investment in cancer clinical trials, aiming to ensure equitable access regardless of geographic location.