A message from our founder

Gina Ball

With postgraduate qualifications in Cancer Sciences, Education and Clinical Audiology, Gina is well placed to provide evidence-informed education and guidance, helping people understand their diagnosis, navigate the healthcare system and make informed decisions about their care. Following her own cancer diagnosis, Gina completed advanced postgraduate studies in Cancer Sciences, where she undertook rigorous scholarly training and developed an in-depth understanding of cancer biology, diagnostics, treatment modalities, supportive care and the evidence underpinning contemporary oncology. Passionate about improving access to high-quality, equitable cancer care for people living outside major centres, she is committed to strengthening person-centred support across rural and regional Queensland, helping individuals and families navigate the healthcare system and make informed decisions in partnership with their healthcare team. 

A commitment to lifelong learning underpins Gina's professional practice. 

She continues to expand her knowledge across the full spectrum of cancer care, ensuring her education and guidance remain grounded in contemporary evidence. Her particular interests include early-stage breast cancer, sarcoma, head and neck cancer, kidney cancer, communication in cancer care, and therapeutic headwear to support comfort, confidence and dignity throughout treatment. 

Alongside her postgraduate scholarship in Cancer Sciences, Gina brings the unique perspective of lived experience as a cancer patient, providing valuable insight into the physical, emotional and practical realities of diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. With more than twenty years of clinical practice as an audiologist, she remains committed to lifelong learning and multidisciplinary collaboration through active membership of the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia, the Australasian Society for Breast Disease, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, the Australian and New Zealand Sarcoma Association, the International Cardio-Oncology Society, Audiology Australia, and the Australasian Menopause Society.