76A Phillip Street Thirroul NSW 2515 Australia
M: +61 407075525
E: jnj@bigpond.net.au

John is a committed and passionate advocate for Australians affected by cancer and chronic disease. He holds degrees in Accounting and Arts and is a regular speaker at medical conferences in Australia and internationally about health policy, advocacy, clinical trials, clinician training, research, and the benefits of consumer involvement.

He was awarded an Honorary Associate of the University of Sydney - School of Medicine in 2009 for work in the promotion of Research and Clinical Trials in Australia and a Recognition Award from the Federal Department of Health in 2011 for – “long standing commitment to advancing the quality of radiation oncology services in this country”.

In January 2023 John was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to community health, particularly to people with cancer.

In May 2023, John was awarded Life Membership of the Australasian Leukaemia and Lymphoma Clinical Trials Group - ALLG