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CHIEF EXECUTIVE MESSAGE

Health equity in cancer care is a significant part of our work at the VCCC Alliance. It was great to see this recognised in the recent Victorian government budget, with funding secured for programs aiming to reduce gaps in outcomes for people affected by cancer based on situation, background or location.

We’re looking forward to our work contributing strongly to the strategic objectives of the Victorian Cancer Plan 2024 – 2028 - due to be tabled in parliament on 1 October - towards better outcomes for all Victorians affected by cancer, as well as playing a role in the Australian Cancer Plan to achieve greater equity and improved cancer care across the nation.

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Latest News

Data Connect: Improving colorectal cancer outcomes

Allison Drosdowsky’s current research, which falls under the VCCC Alliance Data Connect program, examines the role of time to diagnosis and treatment in colorectal cancer to identify where there may be opportunities to make diagnoses sooner, and at an earlier stage, to provide the best chance to improve outcomes for people with cancer.

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Bridging the education gap: Regional Cancer Partnership Forum

More than 500 people have taken part in six webinars as part of a new initiative launched this year by the VCCC Alliance, the Regional Cancer Partnership Forum. The monthly educational webinar series, which kicked off on 5 February and coincided with World Cancer Day, aimed to address education gaps in the regional cancer workforce.

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Online course: Using Genomic Data for Personalised Care

Extend your understanding of genomic data and learn to develop effective precision treatment strategies for cancer patients with this 6-week online course. Co-designed by VCCC Alliance and the University of Melbourne. Starts 1 July 2024.

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Current Opportunities

2024 Picchi Award for Excellence in Cancer Research

Applications close 5.00pm, Monday 24 June 2024

The VCCC Alliance is proud to partner once again with the Picchi Brothers Foundation for the 2024 Picchi Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research. Up to three $10,000 prizes recognising outstanding cancer research will be awarded to PhD students from across the VCCC Alliance member organisations and regional partners with a collaboration agreement.

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Centre for Cancer Education

Teletrials Masterclass: Implementation through insights and resources (new videos)

CATEGORY: CLINICAL TRIALS

DURATION: 6 HOURS

Experience the hands-on, practical masterclass and guide to pioneering teletrials in healthcare. Learn to implement teletrials using the VCCC Alliance Teletrials toolkit via online modules, videos and resources built from real-world implementation and experience. 

This free course is designed for research managers, clinical trial staff, sponsors, startup managers, and teletrial implementers. Supported by the Victorian Teletrial Collaborative.

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Upcoming Events

14

JUN

The Prevention and Early Detection of Cancer Network (PREDICT) Symposium

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17

June

MLL: Optimising opioid treatment for cancer pain using precision medicine

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18

JUN

Leadership Webinar Series: Wellness-centred Leadership

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19

JUN

Intermediate and Advanced Microsoft Excel 

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21

JUN

Precision Oncology Forum: Molecular pathology advances in blood cancers

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24

JUN

MLL: Defining quality in advanced practice nursing

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26

JUN

Hepatocellular Cancer Symposium

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26

JUN

Breast Cancer Grand Round with Dr Caroline MacCallum

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May Snapshot

20 Education and training events
924 Education and training event attendees
VCCC Alliance members