We’re here to empower people and organizations
We created Osara to empower people with the right support, education and practical strategies to change what having cancer means to people, their colleagues and their families.
Our name
We’re creating a better experience for people impacted by cancer and our name represents this. We derived meaning from several words with distinct meanings.
Opem, derived from the Latin word for aid or assistance, encapsulates our dedication to providing support, safety, and stability.
Salus, originating from the Latin word for health, signifies our commitment to promoting wellness and fostering healthy lifestyles for individuals affected by cancer.
Piara, which is a Nyoongar word for the Candlestick Banksia tree, the First Nations language group for the south-west of Australia, and known for its healing properties. Whilst we are now a global organization, we are proud of our Australian roots and acknowledge and pay respects to the First Nations Peoples across these lands.
About Osara Health
Originally known as CancerAid, Osara was launched in 2016 from the vision of compassionate oncologists who were determined to enhance the cancer journey. From the outset, our founders have aimed to create a solution rooted in evidence to empower patients and achieve more favorable health outcomes.
We understand that cancer is just one part of a person’s story and that the path to recovery is unique for everyone. As one of our participants put it, “[cancer] is one part of it, but it’s everything else that comes with a diagnosis.” Over the years, our offerings have expanded to support both patients and caregivers impacted by cancer.
Osara Health focuses on empowering people with knowledge, strategies and behaviors which result in improved clinical outcomes, such as better quality of life, increased physical and mental health, and higher survival rates. For example, our participants have improved exercise, symptom tracking and diet routines. We are experts at eliciting positive behavior change in people impacted by cancer.
Our values
We are committed to data security.
We speak from the heart.
We are committed to a culture that welcomes, respects and values.
We trust openly and honestly.
We do the right thing when no one is watching.
We harness innovation to achieve better health results.
We operate an evidence first approach.