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In particular, we strongly support the initiatives around building the workforce capabilities of the cancer sector, and system design and delivery driven by research, data and intelligence.
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Care Plus: Breaking down barriers to palliative care
More patients across Victoria with sarcoma, lung and colon cancer, including in regional areas, will have the opportunity to access high quality palliative care at an earlier stage under the VCCC Alliance’s Victorian government-funded Care Plus Extend program. |
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The VCCC Alliance has announced the appointment and re-appointment of Research and Education Leads, ensuring Victoria remains at the forefront of cancer research, treatment and care through their vital leadership.
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| | |  | VCCC Alliance welcomes Victorian Cancer Plan 2024-2028
The VCCC Alliance has welcomed the Victorian Cancer Plan 2024-2028, noting the alliance’s five-year strategy aligns strongly with the aims and objectives of the new cancer plan. Board Chair Professor Sanchia Aranda AM attended the official launch of the plan. |
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A new study, published in Cancer Medicine, has found that blood test abnormalities may be used in a general practice setting to enable earlier diagnosis of lung cancer and colorectal cancer, two of the most common cancers in Australia. |
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| Scholarship winCongratulations to Kerry Davidson, Director of the Grampians Integrated Cancer Service, on receiving the Jo Leonard Memorial Scholarship for the Women in Senior Leadership Program with Melbourne Business School.
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Cancer Equity FrameworkThe Cancer Equity Framework - a roadmap for embedding equity in cancer research and clinical care - is now available on our website. Huge congratulations to our Health Equity team. |
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Visit the dashboard on our Health Equity webpage for the latest updates on VCCC Alliance Equity Program activities. |
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program Manager Applications close 5.00pm, Tuesday 15 October 2024 This role will be involved in developing and then delivering project activities for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer care and control program, supporting the integration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumer and community voices into program work. Learn more and apply › |
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National Program Manager Regional Education Applications close 11.00pm, Sunday 20 October 2024 This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a project in its national expansion. This project, originally piloted in Victoria through the Regional Cancer Partnership Forums, has demonstrated significant impact in addressing educational inequalities for regional healthcare professionals involved in cancer care. Given this success, the initiative is now scaling nationally. Learn more and apply › |
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Program Support Officer - Health Equity Applications close 11.00pm, Sunday 20 October 2024 As Program Support Officer, you are responsible for coordinating the administrative and programmatic functions of the Health Equity Program, working closely with the Health Equity team. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Health Equity, you will support and coordinate communications, reporting and processes arising out of the project-based work of the Health Equity team. Learn more and apply › |
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Disease Assessments in Clinical Trials
CATEGORY: COURSE
DURATION: 3 HOURS This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to strategically plan and execute tumour assessments, ensuring meaningful and accurate endpoints from the very start. |
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Cancer Equity Framework
CATEGORY: WEBINAR
DURATION: 1 HOUR The Cancer Equity Framework has been conceptualised as a ‘call to action’ to bring VCCC Alliance leaders, educators, researchers and health practitioners together with consumers and community, to make health equity a shared vision and support collective efforts to drive the cultural changes and systemic reforms needed to ensure all patients have access to optimal care. |
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What's law got to do with it?
CATEGORY: WEBINAR
DURATION: 1 HOUR Engaging with law making and policy development is now an essential part of cancer prevention and control. In this webinar, the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer demystifies the law for cancer clinicians, researchers, policymakers, people affected by cancer and cancer advocates. |
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| Hepatocellular Cancer Symposium
CATEGORY: SYMPOSIA
DURATION: 1 HOUR 30 MINS
Join a panel of experts who work across oncology, radiology and surgical practice, to explore a range of topics to identify existing and potential opportunities to change the liver cancer landscape here and overseas.
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| 15 October Leadership Webinar Series: Influencing stakeholders Book now › |
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| 16 October Breast Cancer Grand Round: Transforming Breast Cancer Screening Book now › |
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| 16 October Precision Oncology Forum - October Book now › |
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| 21 October MLL: Artificial Intelligence application in radiation oncology – AI Contouring Book now › |
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| 28 October MLL: Innovative solutions for patient and hospital accommodation Book now › |
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| 30 October Breast Cancer Grand Round: What global trends in breast cancer reveal and conceal Book now › |
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