The draft Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Roadmap is a high-level strategic document which aims to improve experiences and outcomes for children, adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer by guiding policy and investment decision making across the sector. Its ambitions and underlying framework are centred on three pillars identified through sector consultations and supported by clear priorities and actions.   

In line with the Australian Cancer Plan, the Roadmap aims to deliver world class outcomes and experiences for children and AYA with cancer by:  

1. Enhancing supportive care  

2. Enabling better access to emerging technologies  

3. Ensuring targeted investment into research and clinical trials  

Importantly, the Roadmap is intended as a practical tool for the prioritisation and coordination of funding, enabling government and philanthropic partners to maximise impact in areas of greatest need. This coordinated approach will help reduce fragmentation, avoid duplication, and ensure that research efforts are responsive to emerging challenges, ultimately delivering tangible improvements in outcomes for children and young people affected by cancer.