Light Australia Green Initiative

Equipping Our Patients For Survival

We are a patient-led, functional cancer research and advocacy resource with a deep knowledge and understanding of the cholangiocarcinoma challenge and other bile-related cancers. We are equally committed to prevention and early detection for at-risk family members.

What does that mean?

  • Patient-led means we ensure that the patient’s capacity to respond effectively is represented at every level,
  • Functional means we simplify the science and knowledge into a format that better equips and empowers patients to more effectively respond to their diagnosis,
  • Research means we research the research, target the gaps, and fill unmet needs. We initiate, lead, and support specific research that benefits today’s patient survival,
  • Advocacy Foundation means we centralise the communities of science, healthcare, and patient support around the patient effort at their centre.

We Help Patients Help Themselves and, We Help You Help Us Achieve This.

Empower Our Patients – Increase Survival; Empower Their Community – Exponentially Increase Survivorship. This is how Light Australia Green helps bring us all together, it provides a pathway and connection at every level. It provides visibility

Updates

    • 20th February 2025: World Cholangiocarcinoma Day
    • Join CCA Today: New Innovative Email Magazine for CCA & Bile Related Cancers

Our Support Team:

Jill Brown, Light Australia Green, National Ambassador: 

Claire Holmes, Light Australia Green, Jills Assistant:

Join our Support Team:

We Need Plenty of Helpers so please put your hand up by contacting us.

About Light Australia Green

What is the ‘Light Australia Green Initiative’?

Light Australia Green is an effort to unite people nationwide around a common goal: A comprehensive annual campaign of green-themed events, symposiums, and innovative initiatives dedicated to raising awareness and driving engagement in bile health and bile-related cancer response strategies.

What Does it Do?

The Light Australia Green Initiative acts as an overarching umbrella that unites patients, caregivers, families, medical and allied professionals, healthcare providers, researchers, and the science community. It provides a pathway where both lived and professional expertise and experience come together to contribute to better patient outcomes.

Centralising the Effort

This initiative centralises and activates collaborations to ensure that today’s science and best practices are fully utilised to directly benefit today’s patients, with a focus on improving survival rates.

What Are Bile-Related Cancers?

Bile-related cancers include bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma), liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic cancers, as well as cancers impacted by bile, such as colon cancer.

Schedule of Events and Symposiums Coming soon,

  • Below is an outline – overview

World Cholangiocarcinoma Day

What is World Cholangiocarcinoma Day is an international awareness day dedicated to raising the profile of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) and supporting those affected by this aggressive disease.

Light Australia Green – ‘Green-Themed Green Chair Events’
Light Australia Green represents Australia’s take on this global initiative. Each February iconic landmarks across the nation will be lit in green, symbolising hope, action, and community solidarity for patients, families, and healthcare professionals. By bringing communities together under the green glow, we drive awareness, galvanise action, and work towards improved outcomes.

Hospital-Hosted Symposiums

Every State: Includes City and Regional Locations

We are actively seeking funding partners and hospitals to host symposiums that bring together hospitals, healthcare providers, medical and allied professionals, researchers, patients, caregivers, and advocates.

These symposiums are centered around the workings of an MDT (Multidisciplinary Team), where three anonymised example cases are presented by a medical professional, such as an oncologist. An MDT of 3-5 professionals will then present their perspectives, contributing to a collaborative plan of action. This approach provides insights into how MDTs work together to create optimal patient care strategies.

In addition, these events offer an opportunity for nurse orientation regarding the foundation’s initiatives, as well as meaningful engagement with patients and caregivers.

Our CCF-trained Hospital Ambassadors will co-run these events, collaborating with the symposium team and the hospital that provides the venue and infrastructure to ensure effective and seamless execution.

CCF State Professional Orientations

Stay Tuned: Every State (Including City and Regional Locations)

These ‘Professional Friday Events’ will be structured as luncheon-style gatherings, fostering inter-professional visibility and collaboration among specialists in bile duct and bile-related cancers, alongside the foundation.

The foundation will host and facilitate this centralisation—updating participants on our global initiatives, sharing the latest knowledge, and driving discussions focused on enhancing response strategies and patient outcomes. These events also provide an opportunity for casual, relaxed discussions and industry presentations, encouraging informal yet impactful exchanges of ideas.

Guest speakers will include professionals from diverse specialties, presentations on breakthrough case studies, allied professionals, and industry leaders—all united by the common goal of advancing care and treatment for cholangiocarcinoma and related conditions.

CCF Australia Annual Conference

The Inaugural CCF Australia Annual Conference
September 2025 or 2026

Helping Patients and Their Professionals Help Themselves

The inaugural CCF Australia Annual Conference is set to redefine engagement in bile duct and bile-related cancer care. As a uniquely patient-led event, this conference places patients and caregivers at the centre of every initiative, ensuring their voices and responsibilities are integrated at all levels—from healthcare delivery to research development.

Our Approach: Integrity in Patient and Professional Empowerment

Our approach is grounded in the integrity of patient empowerment, where we believe: Empower the Patient – Increase Their Survival; Empower Their Community – Exponentially Empower Survivorship. To fully achieve this, we strive to empower the science, research, healthcare, medical, and allied professionals who underpin this vision.

Built on Enhanced Response Strategies
The conference is built on equipping and empowering both patients and the professionals that serve them, focusing on developing and sharing Enhanced Response Strategies—actionable plans that enable patients to understand and effectively engage in their treatment journey. This approach unites patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, allied professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to foster collaboration and drive real breakthroughs in survival outcomes.

A Movement, Not Just a Meeting
Our mission is to foster understanding and active collaboration among both patients and professionals, ensuring every stakeholder takes accountability and contributes to the common goal: enhancing the patient’s capacity to respond effectively. Patients are not merely passengers; they are co-pilots, actively shaping their treatment pathways alongside healthcare professionals, industry experts, and researchers.

This conference is more than a gathering—it’s a movement towards impactful, patient-centred cancer response strategies that drive genuine improvements in survival and quality of life.

Why Attend?

  • For Professionals: Contribute to a transformative effort where your expertise directly impacts patient care. Collaborate with other leaders and learn cutting-edge techniques that are immediately actionable.
  • For Patients & Caregivers: Be heard, represented, and empowered. Learn how to better engage with your care and connect with others who share the same challenges.
  • For Policy & Decision Makers: Support an initiative that aligns with national health priorities, promoting collaboration between science, healthcare, and the patient community to improve outcomes.

By redefining how patients and professionals work together, the CCF Australia Annual Conference aims to create a lasting impact. It brings together people of great character and talent to elevate possibilities, turning obstacles into a shared journey of overcoming and thriving.

FEATURED

World Cholangiocarcinoma Day

20th February 2025

In 2024, 100 Landmarks Lit Up Green
With your help let’s raise that to 200 in 2025

  • Nominate Landmark (Optional)

  • Sign Up

  • Join Facebook Group

Optional

If you do not have a landmark to nominate then move to ‘sign-up‘ tab

Submit your favorite community landmark.
  1. Landmark Submission: Email Our Team: Jill or Call Claire 0431 180 783
  2. Details: Provide details or landmark details and also your details
  3. Request: We will email/contact your landmark and request it to be lit up green
  4. Confirmation: We will send you a ‘Light Australia Green Landmark Ambassador Pack‘ and ‘Host A Green Event Pack‘
  5. Join Our Team: Contact Jill or Claire – or phone Claire at 0431 180 783
  6. Business and Corporate Sponsorship: Do you have business or corporate connections that would support this event?

Host An Event

Anyone can host an event as an individual or a team

Hit the sign-up button to start, you will be transported to our event platform to complete 3 Easy steps:

  1. Sign Up as an ‘Individual or a Team’
  2. Name: Give Your Event or Team a name
  3. Invite: Start inviting your friends, family, colleagues and community

Light Australia Green Initiative

Ideas to get your event moving

Think Green Chair: Symbolise your support by bringing a green chair to the event.

  • Outdoor Theme: Host a Green Picnic Party under the green glow of a landmark.
  • Indoor Theme: Keep it green—think Fashion Shows, Christmas Parties, or get creative!
  • Restaurant Theme: A restaurant or function facility with a Green Landmark View, and chuck in a silent auction to ramp it up.
  • Cannot make the 20th February? then do it any day of the year or within another feature event opportunity – anything green?

Lets Green Up Australia

  • Green fashion
  • Green Food
  • Office theme
  • 2024 Grinch Green Christmas party
  • Green Fashion run, field or office day

Proposed Light Australia Green Awards & Recognition

Celebrating the Champions of Our Green Glow Movement
These awards are our aspiration to recognise the extraordinary members of our community who embody the spirit of Light Australia Green. Business and corporate sponsors are warmly welcomed to help bring these meaningful celebrations to life. Please contact Jill Brown to discuss further

Green Glow Icon of the Year

Prize: Green Chair Trophy

Awarded to the individual who exemplifies leadership and dedication in bringing Light Australia Green to life. Whether through community engagement or innovative event planning, this award recognises those who are icons of hope, advocacy, and action.

Green Glow Visionary

Prize: Green Chair Trophy

For those who dare to dream big and create meaningful, green-themed initiatives, the Green Glow Visionary award celebrates the power of innovation and passion. This award honours individuals who see possibilities and inspire others to get involved.

Green Glow Ambassador

Prize: Green Chair Trophy

Given to the standout advocate who has shown extraordinary enthusiasm and dedication, the Green Glow Ambassador award is for those who bridge communities together and amplify the message of Light Australia Green across Australia.

CCF Green Luminary of the Year

Prize: “Pamper the Patient” Holiday on the Gold Coast

The CCF Green Luminary is awarded to someone who has made an exceptional difference—someone whose energy, commitment, and efforts uplift both patients and supporters. This prestigious prize celebrates a hero among us with a relaxing getaway to help rejuvenate and continue shining.

Become Part of Our Vision

We warmly invite businesses and corporate sponsors to partner with us in making these awards possible. Your sponsorship not only supports our mission but also demonstrates your commitment to empowering patients and inspiring positive change in our communities.

How to Get Involved

To become part of the Light Australia Green movement and have a chance at one of these awards, simply host or join a Green Picnic Party or Green Glow Event under the illuminated green landmarks across Australia. Share your stories, engage your community, and help us shine a spotlight on bile duct and bile-related cancers.

Ready to Shine? [Join Us or Nominate Someone Today!] (Button or link)

Our Iconic Symbol: The Green Chair Trophy

The Green Chair Trophy is more than just an award; it’s a symbol of strength, advocacy, and resilience. It represents the unity and commitment of our community to take an active role in changing the story for bile duct and bile-related cancers. Bringing your green chair to an event is a sign that you’re not just a participant—you’re ready to lead and support.

Are You a Business?

We are actively seeking corporate sponsors to join us in making a powerful impact.
Get involved today! Contact Jill Brown or Claire Holmes