Funded projects
The trust has supported a large number of projects over the past years which has resulted in some excellent research outcomes as well as increasing the skills of people who work in the field of cancer-control.
$21,815,785
Awarded through
475
grants
Kararaina Kingi-Hetaraka
Professional Development Awards
Improving cancer care
$2,443
Kararaina Kingi-Hetaraka
Professional Development Awards
Improving cancer care
$2,443
Oncology Department, Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi, Bay of Plenty
Strengthening Equity-Focused Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice Through Attendance at the World Indigenous Cancer Conference 2026
Moana Lamae Ngaronoa Murray-McCaul
Professional Development Awards
Palliative care
$2,628
Moana Lamae Ngaronoa Murray-McCaul
Professional Development Awards
Palliative care
$2,628
Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington
Attendance at the 2026 World Indigenous Cancer Conference to Strengthen Indigenous-Led Cancer Equity Practice in Aotearoa
Rachel Swann
Professional Development Awards
Improving cancer care
$1,852
Rachel Swann
Professional Development Awards
Improving cancer care
$1,852
Health and Research Collaborative, Whanganui
Attending the World Indigenous Cancer Conference
Associate Professor Margaret Sandham
Professional Development Awards
Palliative care
$3,000
Associate Professor Margaret Sandham
Professional Development Awards
Palliative care
$3,000
School of Psychology, Massey University, Auckland
Advancing Cancer and End-of-Life Care Research through International Collaboration and Knowledge Translation for Aotearoa New Zealand
Natalie Annette Vehikite
Professional Development Awards
Head and neck cancer, Improving cancer care
$3,000
Natalie Annette Vehikite
Professional Development Awards
Head and neck cancer, Improving cancer care
$3,000
School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, University of Canterbury, Christchurch
Advanced Lymphoedema Therapy Training to Support Research and Clinical Practice in Dysphagia After Head and Neck Cancer
Cherie Roberta Petula Patricia Rissetto
Professional Development Awards
Improving cancer care
$3,026
Cherie Roberta Petula Patricia Rissetto
Professional Development Awards
Improving cancer care
$3,026
School of Health and Science, Massey University, Hawkes Bay
Travel to attend and present my Abstract - Challenges and opportunities: Whānau Cancer Care Journeys.
Jaimee-Lee Walker
Professional Development Awards
Improving cancer care
$2,106
Jaimee-Lee Walker
Professional Development Awards
Improving cancer care
$2,106
Taakiri Tuu Diagnostic Centre, Te Kōhao Health, Hamilton
Funding to cover conference registration, travel, and accommodation to attend the Indigenous Cancer Conference in April, in my role as project manager for the Cancer Care Coordination Service at Te Kōhao Health, to strengthen Indigenous-led cancer support and outcomes for whānau
Jayde Ropata Ngata
Professional Development Awards
Cancer immunology
$2,000
Jayde Ropata Ngata
Professional Development Awards
Cancer immunology
$2,000
Department of Surgery & Critical Care, University of Otago, Christchurch
Funding support to cover travel and registration costs to present at the World Indigenous Cancer Conference
Danielle Sword
Professional Development Awards
Blood Cancer
$2,532
Danielle Sword
Professional Development Awards
Blood Cancer
$2,532
CAR T Research Group, Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, Wellington
World Indigenous Cancer Conference 2026 Assistance
Chae Simpson
Professional Development Awards
Breast Cancer, Improving cancer care
$1,275
Chae Simpson
Professional Development Awards
Breast Cancer, Improving cancer care
$1,275
Taakiri Tuu Wellness & Diagnostic Centre & University of Waikato, Hamilton
World Indigenous Cancer Conference registration
