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Victorian Cancer Plan countdown
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It is with much anticipation we await the release of the Victorian government’s cancer plan, which is due to be launched this month. The Victorian Cancer Plan presents an opportunity for the Alliance to work closely with government and our partners on the implementation of its plan, given our statewide reach, collaborative ways of working, and leadership on equity of cancer care for all. |
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 | Time to embed a culture of equity across the cancer sector
The VCCC Alliance will next week release a holistic framework that seeks to support the Victorian cancer sector to embed a culture of equity. |
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 | Solomon Islands' Master of Cancer Sciences graduate visits alliance
In Melbourne recently for his graduation ceremony from the Master of Cancer Sciences, Dr Andrew Soma visited the VCCC Alliance and shared some of the challenges faced by the Solomon Island’s first and only oncology unit. |
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Taking a bird’s-eye view of brain cancer
Professor Hui Gan, VCCC Alliance Research and Education Lead for the Central Nervous System (CNS) and Brain Cancers, explains what drives him to research a rare cancer with a five-year survival rate of just 23 per cent. |
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Flagship nurse research program delivers in spades
More than 400 nurses from across Victoria have participated in VCCC Alliance research training programs over the past four years through the Nurse-led Research Hub, increasing their skills and knowledge to ultimately benefit cancer patients.
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VCCC Alliance partners with National Survivorship Conference 2025
The VCCC Alliance is excited to announce its partnership with the 2025 National Cancer Survivorship Conference, 6-7 March 2025. The conference is hosted by the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) in collaboration with Flinders University and the Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. |
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Education Program Coordinator Applications close 12.00pm, Sunday 8 September 2024 This role supports the implementation of collaborative education programs and activities through the provision of professional administrative responsibilities, and acts as a central coordination point within the education team. Learn more and apply › |
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Research and Education Leads - Honorary appointments Applications close 11.00pm, Monday 9 September 2024 Nine Research and Education Lead tumour stream honorary positions are now being advertised for appointment or re-appointment: Brain cancer, breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, genitourinary cancer, gynae-oncology, head and neck cancer, melanoma, sarcoma, and haematological cancer. Learn more and apply › |
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Jo Leonard Memorial Scholarship 2024 Applications close 9.00am, Monday 9 September 2024 Melbourne Business School is offering a scholarship for a VCCC Alliance member, senior female leader working in cancer, to participate in their Senior Women in Leadership Program on 9–13 October 2024. Learn more and apply › |
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Leading for Impact Awards Applications close 5.00pm, Thursday 12 September 2024 Are you inspired by a team or individual who has shown exceptional leadership skills? Celebrate their incredible work by nominating them for a VCCC Alliance Leading for Impact Award - now in its second year. Learn more and apply › |
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EOI: Host a SKILLED intern in 2025 Applications close 5.00pm, Thursday 12 September 2024 Bolster your clinical trial unit capacity through this cutting-edge internship program. As a SKILLED host site, you'll gain a dedicated Study Coordinator and/or Clinical Trial Administrative Officer intern for the duration of the on-site training program. Learn more and apply › |
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EOI: Working Group consumer members, Statewide Consumer-led Research Partnership Applications close 11.00pm, Monday 16 September 2024 Are you interested in helping pioneer a consumer leadership program? Be part of a groundbreaking effort to amplify consumers as leaders across Victoria in an exciting consumer-led research partnership. Learn more and apply › |
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SKILLED Clinical Trial Internships Applications close 11.00pm, Sunday 29 September 2024 VCCC Alliance is once again offering unique and highly sought-after internship opportunities for enthusiastic science or health PhD and master's degree graduates looking to build a career in clinical trials. Learn more and apply › |
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Drug Commercialisation Fundamentals
CATEGORY: COURSE
DURATION: 6 WEEKS - BEGINS 16 SEPTEMBER
Explore the drug commercialisation pipeline and discover how to take a product from start-up to success. This six-week online course with the University of Melbourne was co-designed with VCCC Alliance
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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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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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| 9 September MLL: Cancer Equity Framework launch Book now › |
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| 10 September Leadership Webinar Series: Leading self and others when unexpected things come along Book now › |
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| 16 September MLL: Cancer Culture – A humanities approach (Pt1) Book now › |
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| 18 September Breast Cancer Grand Round: From genome-wide association studies to cancer therapy Book now › |
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| 20 September Precision Oncology Forum – New targeted therapeutics from ASCO 2024 Book now › |
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| 23 September MLL: Cancer Culture – A humanities approach (Pt2) Book now › |
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| 30 September Need support during your cancer experience ? We have you covered Book now › |
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