Behind every cancer diagnosis is a unique human story—stories of resilience, grief, hope and healing. “You're thrown into this world, and suddenly, you really have to advocate for yourself. I shouldn't have to do that, and sometimes that's really hard.” Maria, living with breast cancer, found a promising treatment overseas. But in Australia, delays in PBS approvals mean she and many others can’t access the latest life-saving treatments when they need them most. PBS delays impact people’s ability to work and enjoy time with their family and friends and can also affect their mental health. The pressure on their loved ones means delays in access to treatment, creating a ripple effect that is felt by the whole community. On @WorldCancerDay , let’s honour those we’ve lost, support those living with cancer, and raise awareness for better prevention and treatment options. #WorldCancerDay #CancerAwareness #StrongerPBS #StrongerMedicare

Every Australian deserves access to life-changing medications. It’s time for a #StrongerPBS Join the growing call for a Stronger PBS. The time to act is now >> #StrongerPBS #TheBestMedicine #CutTheWait #StrongerMedicare

Doctors and patients agree: A stronger PBS is essential for a healthier Australia. #StrongerPBS aims to cut PBS wait times from 466 to 60 days once a new medicine is deemed safe and effective. Join the growing call for a Stronger PBS. The time to act is now. #StrongerPBS #TheBestMedicine #CutTheWait #StrongerMedicare

"It's heartbreaking to know that there's a drug out there that can work for a patient, but it isn't approved through the PBS for that indication." - Meredith, CEO NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia. Pledge your support for a Stronger PBS >>

Hayley’s daughter was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at 5 years old and, thanks to access to medication through the PBS, has had a very different journey to Hayley who had delayed access to the medication she needed for her own arthritis. A Stronger PBS will give all Australians access to the best treatment available, when they need it. Pledge your support >>

It currently takes 466 days on average from when a new medicine has been deemed safe and effective by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and approved for use in Australia, to when it is made available on the PBS. Pledge your support to cut wait times to 60 days >>

Maria is one of approximately 20,000 Australians diagnosed with breast cancer every year. A new treatment is available overseas for her type of cancer, but it isn’t here yet. Once approved by the TGA, there will be further delays before it’s available on the PBS. Pledge your support to cut wait times to access new medicines through the PBS from 466 days to 60 days >>

Have you ever wondered how a medicine gets from the lab to you? Check out our short video that explains what happens behind the scenes and why Australia needs a Stronger PBS to reduce delays. Find out more and pledge your support for a Stronger PBS at

Australia lags comparable nations in the time it takes for new medicines to become available on the PBS. Doctors are frustrated, and patients are missing out on quality of life and precious time with their loved ones. Australia needs a Stronger PBS to give Australians access to the best medicine when they need it. Pledge your support at

Chris was diagnosed with von hippel-lindau at the age of 19 and was told he wouldn’t live beyond age 30. In 2022, Chris became the first Australian to access a new medication in the US that stops or slows tumours from growing. While the treatment is now available in Australia, it’s not on the PBS. Pledge your support for a Stronger PBS that gives all Australians access to the best treatments available.

Sandeep lives with ulcerative colitis - a form of inflammatory bowel disease linked to her immune system. It has impacted her life, her career and her relationships for years. A Stronger PBS will give people living with autoimmune diseases access to the best medicine available when they need it. Pledge your support for a Stronger PBS at

“There have been such dramatic advances, especially in cancer treatment … we now must think systemically about how the system needs to evolve to properly value those advances.” Prof David Thomas explains why Australia needs a Stronger PBS. Pledge your support >>

Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is one of the most successful public health initiatives in the world, but the way in which medicines are assessed for inclusion on the PBS hasn’t been updated for decades. A Stronger PBS will give Australians access to the best available medicine at the right time.

It currently takes an average of 466 days from the time a new medicine has been deemed safe and effective by Australia’s TGA and approved for use in Australia, to when it is made available on the PBS. Pledge your support to cut wait times to 60 days >>

“Up until now, I've been too scared to think about the future. I live very much in the short term.” A Stronger PBS will give Lana and other Australians living with VHL faster access to new treatments when they are approved for use by the TGA. Pledge your support >>

Lana is one of approximately 500 Australians living with von hippel-lindau syndrome, a genetic condition that puts people at high risk of developing tumors. A new medication has been registered for use in Australia but is not yet available on the PBS.

More than 25,000 Australians are living with neuroendocrine cancer. Broad symptoms means diagnosis can take up to 7 years, by which time the cancer is often advanced. A Stronger PBS will give people living with neuroendocrine cancer faster access to new medicines as soon as they are approved by the TGA. Pledge your support >>

Despite having needed a full shoulder replacement and pins in her toes, Hayley didn’t qualify to access a new biologic medication to treat rheumatoid arthritis until she was also diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. A Stronger PBS will give Australians access to the best medicine available, when they need it.

It currently takes 466 days on average from the time a medicine is approved by the TGA to when it’s made available through the PBS. Australians need a Stronger PBS now. Pledge your support to cut wait times to 60 days >>

It takes an average of 466 days from the time a new medicine has been proven to be safe and effective by the TGA to when it is made available on the PBS. Pledge your support and help cut wait times to 60 days.