Purpose & Themes
Tour de Cure raises money for Australian cancer research, prevention and support services. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have poorer cancer outcomes than non-Aboriginal people, with higher incidence, morbidity and mortality rates. We want to highlight this gap to push more funding and resources into this area. We also aim to empower and inspire women to jump on bikes!
By taking on this adventure, we have five main aims:
By taking on this adventure, we have five main aims:
- To raise $80,000 for cancer (we exceeded this target by raising $100,000).
- To raise awareness about the cancer gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- To engage with local & regional community by participating in Victoria's High Country Alpine Classic Event as part of our challenge (Day 2)
- To inspire other women (and men!) to get active for a cause
- To increase the number of female cyclists who have completed an outdoor Everesting Roam challenge
Are you keen to join our epic adventure and share a common passion with us?
Please get in touch! Whilst we are intent on boosting the profile of women's cycling, we'd also like to welcome male riders who thrive on big challenges and riding for a cause. We'd love you to join us for the full Everesting Roam challenge or on Day 2 for the Alpine Classic event. The Alpine Classic has distances to suit all riders from 60km to 320kms!
Highlighting the cancer gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Aboriginal people are 40% more likely to die from cancer than other Australians. Cancer screening rates are 20% lower across our National Breast, Bowel and Cervical Screening Programs. Lower screening participation means more advanced disease at diagnosis which is harder to treat and cure. Barriers to cancer care relate to social disadvantage and lack of access to health services. A range of political, sociocultural and health care system factors are also responsible for poorer cancer outcomes.
As part of her 2020/21 Signature Tour campaign, Elly created a series of videos to raise awareness about the gap in cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She interviewed brave Aboriginal women on Darkinjung, Birpai and Kamilaroi country who shared their personal cancer stories and talked to esteemed Aboriginal academics to shed light on some of the reasons behind these disparities and most importantly, what can be done to close the gap. In the words of Professor Gail Garvey, proud Kamilaroi leader in research and education, 'cancer equality is everyone's business!'
We appreciate you taking the time to watch and share these videos to elevate the voices of the Aboriginal community and ensure their courageous messages are heard. Thank you to the staff at Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre in Wyong NSW for the opportunity to create these videos with community.
Please get in touch! Whilst we are intent on boosting the profile of women's cycling, we'd also like to welcome male riders who thrive on big challenges and riding for a cause. We'd love you to join us for the full Everesting Roam challenge or on Day 2 for the Alpine Classic event. The Alpine Classic has distances to suit all riders from 60km to 320kms!
Highlighting the cancer gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Aboriginal people are 40% more likely to die from cancer than other Australians. Cancer screening rates are 20% lower across our National Breast, Bowel and Cervical Screening Programs. Lower screening participation means more advanced disease at diagnosis which is harder to treat and cure. Barriers to cancer care relate to social disadvantage and lack of access to health services. A range of political, sociocultural and health care system factors are also responsible for poorer cancer outcomes.
As part of her 2020/21 Signature Tour campaign, Elly created a series of videos to raise awareness about the gap in cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She interviewed brave Aboriginal women on Darkinjung, Birpai and Kamilaroi country who shared their personal cancer stories and talked to esteemed Aboriginal academics to shed light on some of the reasons behind these disparities and most importantly, what can be done to close the gap. In the words of Professor Gail Garvey, proud Kamilaroi leader in research and education, 'cancer equality is everyone's business!'
We appreciate you taking the time to watch and share these videos to elevate the voices of the Aboriginal community and ensure their courageous messages are heard. Thank you to the staff at Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre in Wyong NSW for the opportunity to create these videos with community.
Barriers to accessing cancer treatment + services for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people
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Where to from here? Addressing the cancer gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
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Aunty Moira’s story
Importance of Aboriginal-led research and support for Aboriginal people with cancer
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Abby’s cervical cancer story
Cancer screening - the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
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Tour de Cure Community Grants Program
Tour de Cure donated $10,000 to Ungooroo in October 2020 and again in May 2021
As a result of the videos and awareness campaign above, Tour de Cure donated a $10000 local grant to Ungooroo Medical Corporation in Singleton NSW which was used to train Aboriginal Health Workers to increase local cancer awareness and help educate community about screening. Ungooroo received another grant from Tour de Cure in May 2021 to continue their good work. They have established a Mums and Bubs clinic to educate women about cervical screening and skin checks. They are working hard to address the barriers to access to cancer care for their community.
As a result of the videos and awareness campaign above, Tour de Cure donated a $10000 local grant to Ungooroo Medical Corporation in Singleton NSW which was used to train Aboriginal Health Workers to increase local cancer awareness and help educate community about screening. Ungooroo received another grant from Tour de Cure in May 2021 to continue their good work. They have established a Mums and Bubs clinic to educate women about cervical screening and skin checks. They are working hard to address the barriers to access to cancer care for their community.