Objective

To build cancer control capacity by participating in and learning from activities and campaigns conducted by established voluntary cancer societies in the region.

Program

The APCASOT program provides an orientation to all aspects of community based cancer control activities. The program offers participation in the key activities of the host organization:

• fundraising
• prevention and early detection
• cancer support services
• tobacco control
• advocacy
• research
• operations

Project

Applicants must nominate a project that they will undertake and implement at their home cancer society over a period of 12 months. Knowledge and skills gained from the APCASOT program must be relevant and applicable to achieving the objectives of the project and directly benefit the volunteer cancer society.

Duration

The training program offered by the host organization is usually for one week.

Grant Value

Up to AU$1800

Number available

5 – 10 per year

Dates

Applications open – 29 May 2012
Applications close – 21 September 2012
Notification of results – mid December 2012

Who can apply

Staff or accredited volunteers of voluntary cancer societies located in the Asia-Pacific region.