• The Patients

    11 August 2025:

    Decisions about medicinal cannabis in Australia should not be made without the voices of those who rely on it, the patients.

    Regulators and policymakers must recognise the patients who use this medicine, before shaping policies that affect them.

    For many, medicinal cannabis is not just symptom management, it is the foundation for living a meaningful and productive life.

    To be in charge of what comes next, we need to work together. And we need to do it now.

    The Patients is a collective movement led by researchers, advocates, healthcare practitioners, and patients with lived experience.

    Please join us.

    We’re launching a series of letters to regulators and MPs.

    It's time to share the real stories behind this very real medicine.

    This is a brand-neutral campaign, grounded in lived experience.

    Add your voice below and receive the first letters immediately.

  • [Join us here]

    Let's remind our regulators and leaders who this is for.

    Sign up to receive the first letter to MPs emailed to your inbox.

    We have communications coming soon for the TGA and AHPRA.

  • Hello & Welcome

    What to Expect When you Sign Up

    When you sign up at thepatients.au, you’ll immediately receive a welcome email containing two key letters to download:

    • A letter to share with your patient networks — to help raise awareness about the current situation and encourage patients to get involved.
    • A letter to send to your local Member of Parliament (MP) — to personally advocate for fair and continued access to medicinal cannabis.

    These letters are ready for you to personalise and share right away.

    Coming Up Next

    Over the next eight weeks, as part of the TGA consultation period, we will be rolling out:

    • A detailed patient survey designed to collect stories and data that will be compiled and submitted to regulators to ensure patient voices are heard clearly and powerfully.
    • Additional resources and communications to help you and your networks stay engaged and informed throughout the consultation process.

    Signing up keeps you connected to all the latest updates and ways to take meaningful action.

  • Updates

    Communications Plan

    Media Release
    August 11, 2025
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