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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

Education empowering an exceptional workforce

Over the past decade, there has been an unprecedented increase in our knowledge, understanding and management of cancer, from its biologic basis and causative factors to new interventions and treatments, to the function and interactivity of the health system itself.

It’s essential that our workforce is empowered and equipped with this knowledge to continue achieving world-leading outcomes for Victorians with cancer, and that vision is the genesis of the newly launched VCCC Alliance Centre for Cancer Education.

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Latest News

VCCC Alliance launches new Centre for Cancer Education

Introducing the VCCC Alliance Centre for Cancer Education: your one-stop shop for quality, accessible education for the cancer workforce in Victoria, Australia, and beyond.

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Beyond the Breakthroughs: 2023 Research Conference open for abstracts

Step outside your tumour stream or discipline, bring your curiosity and come prepared to learn, connect and gain new perspectives. Whether you are a clinician, scientist, allied health worker, nurse, educator or consumer advocate, this event will leave you energised and inspired. Abstract submissions and registrations now open.

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Critical new appointment to build on consumer engagement strategy

The VCCC Alliance is delighted to announce Melissa Le Mesurier as the new Chair of the VCCC Alliance Cancer Consumer Advisory Committee (CCAC).

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Impact grows as three new regional program partners sign up

The VCCC Alliance is thrilled to announce Barwon Health, Goulburn Valley Health and Latrobe Regional Hospital as the latest regional cancer centres to join its Regional Partnerships Program.

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2023 Tony Burgess Medal winner revealed

Dr Shuai Li, a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne, is the recipient of the 2023 Tony Burgess Medal. Shuai will deliver the Tony Burgess Address on the eve of the VCCC Alliance Post Doctoral Symposium at the Melbourne Brain Centre.

 
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VCCC Alliance In Person: Prof Mei Krishnasamy

Professor Mei Krishnasamy is a prominent senior cancer nurse leader, holding major leadership positions within and around the VCCC Alliance. Here's her candid take on nurses' potential (spoiler alert: it's huge).

 
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Grampians Health launches first clinical trial consumer awareness session

"A highly relevant session for our local community": a new educational initiative by the VCCC Alliance aimed at boosting consumer awareness of clinical trials has launched in Ballarat.

 
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Vale Wendy Benson

We remember Wendy Benson, a dedicated member of the VCCC Alliance Cancer Consumer Advisory Committee, who passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer.

 
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Lung cancer screening program could reduce deaths by a quarter

The Federal Government’s $260 million investment in a new National Lung Cancer Screening Program will have a massive impact on reducing the number of deaths from Australia’s biggest cancer killer, says Associate Professor Gavin Wright.

 
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VCCC Alliance Centre for Cancer Education

Featured Courses

Fundamentals of Cancer Nursing

CATEGORY: CARE AND TREATMENT  |  3 HOURS  |  FREE

Build essential knowledge for clinical practice by novice cancer nurses and nurses caring for people affected by cancer in non-specialist cancer settings.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Develop fundamental knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment and patient care along the cancer care continuum

  • Grow knowledge to apply best-practice cancer care.

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Effective Communication in Patient Care

CATEGORY: CARE AND TREATMENT  |  3 HOURS  |  FREE

Experts from the VCCC Alliance have designed a new online education program for clinical staff to practise and refine their patient communication skills.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Explore the positive impact effective communication can have on the quality of care provided to people with cancer and their families
  • Explore effective ways to build and enhance the doctor-patient therapeutic relationship.
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Clinical Trials in Practice

CATEGORY: RESEARCH  |  3 HOURS  |  FREE

Discover a series of online learning modules each providing information, resources and scenarios explaining the key fundamental activities of clinical trials.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Facilitate compliance with the requirements of the research protocol and good clinical research practice
  • Identify the financial and resource variables that affect trial start up and ongoing conduct
  • Ensure compliance with protocol procedures, assessments, management of symptoms, and adherence to ethical practices and regulations.

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Upcoming Events

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16

JUN

VCCC Alliance Clinical Leadership Workshop

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16

JUN

Precision Oncology Forum: The genomics of late-stage metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

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20

JUN

Leadership Academy Series: Cancer care for people from migrant and refugee communities

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22

JUN

2023 Tony Burgess Medal Address

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23

JUN

6th VCCC Alliance Postdoctoral Symposium: Advances in Cancer Research

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07

JUL

Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers: For Primary Healthcare Practitioners

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12

SEP

VCCC Alliance Research Conference 2023: Beyond the Breakthroughs

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May Snapshot

17 Education and training events
1,307 Education and training event attendees
VCCC Alliance members