 |  | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE An indelible legacy: Vale Olivia Newton-John |
Olivia Newton-John will be remembered for much by many – she leaves behind an indelible legacy in music, cancer research and wellness – but for me it is difficult to look past her enormous contribution to cancer research as a measure of impact.
Olivia’s generosity and leadership in fostering world-class cancer research will not be forgotten, and she has given Victoria an incredible and lasting asset in the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre. | | |
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 | ‘A big heart’: Olivia Newton-John remembered Over more than 20 years, Professor Jonathan Cebon worked alongside Dame Olivia Newton-John AC OBE. The two became good friends and he witnessed her journey as advocate, champion and ultimately, patient, of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre.
Following her passing on 8 August 2022, our Head of Communications, Avalee Weir, caught up with Jonathan about Olivia’s life and legacy. | | |
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 | New appointment to key consumer leadership position Ms Jo Cockwill has been appointed the inaugural Deputy Chair of the VCCC Alliance Cancer Consumer Advisory Committee (CCAC).
Jo is a long-time, passionate consumer leader and advocate and brings considerable experience as a member of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Consumer Advisory Committee, WEHI Consumer Advisory Panel and VCCC Alliance CCAC. | | |
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 | Embedding an equity-first mindset at our core Since its inception in June 2022, the health equity program at the VCCC Alliance has gone from strength to strength. We are pleased to now be able to highlight some of our work on the VCCC Alliance website. | | |
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 | VCCC Alliance-led paper leads to new genetic mutation test recommendation A paper published in the Internal Medicine Journal has standardised testing for patients with mantle cell lymphoma. |
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Upcoming Events | |
8 SEP | Inaugural Tony Burgess Medal Address Hear A/Prof Jessica Howell deliver the prestigious new plenary address ahead of the Postdoctoral Symposium.
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9 SEP | 5th VCCC Alliance Postdoctoral Symposium: Advances in Cancer Research One-day virtual event showcasing the latest in basic, translational and clinical cancer research
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12 SEP | MLL: Supportive care options for people during the pandemic Hear how Cancer Council Victoria can help with supportive care services and streamlined referral pathways.
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14 SEP | Excellent teaching in no time: advanced clinical supervision Learn practical, evidence-supported supervision skills.
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14 SEP | Is a Contrast-Enhanced Diagnostic Mammogram the MRI we can afford? Join our expert panel as they explore the best utility of CEDM and debate its strengths and weaknesses.
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15 SEP | The Balanced Researcher, a Thinkwell Workshop Learn strategies thousands of researchers have found helpful in balancing the many demands on their time.
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19 SEP | MLL: Can telehealth be used for effective palliative care? Professor Jennifer Philip considers the impact of telehealth on palliative care delivery.
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21 SEP | Targeting BCL-2 in the treatment of ER+ Breast Cancer VCCC Alliance Grand Round Breast Cancer with Dr Christine Muttiah.
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26 SEP | MLL: Lung cancer reform: the bridge from research to policy Hear A/Prof Gavin Wright discuss policy implementation to transform outcomes for patients with lung cancer.
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14 OCT | Consumers as active partners in research: workshop for researchers Build your skills and confidence to involve consumers in your research.
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20 OCT | Imposter Syndrome, a Thinkwell Workshop Why successful people often feel like frauds.
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17 NOV | Developing a Research Track Record on a Shoe String, a Thinkwell Workshop Learn how to create research outputs that don’t cost much money.
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 | Groundbreaking liver cancer research earns inaugural Tony Burgess Medal Groundbreaking research that is improving screening and diagnoses for liver cancer has earned Associate Professor Jessica Howell the Inaugural Tony Burgess Medal awarded by the VCCC Alliance.
The St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne gastroenterologist will be awarded a $5,000 prize and tonight deliver the plenary address ahead of the VCCC Alliance Postdoctoral Symposium on Friday 9 September. The address has been established in honour of Prof Tony Burgess’s significant contribution to the establishment of the VCCC building and the VCCC Alliance.
Tony Burgess Medal Address: 6pm, Thursday 8 September 2022
Postdoctoral Symposium: 8am, Friday 9 September 2022 | | |
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 | Dr Sarah Heynemann: Cancer survivorship, or cancer ‘thrivership’? The wisdom of those with a cancer diagnosis is humbling and a sage reminder that healthcare support should not just be about surviving, but thriving.
Survivorship care by necessity is a 'team sport' between consumers, hospital and community-based healthcare providers across various disciplines. I hope to contribute insights from my own clinical and research experience, but likewise hope to learn from participants engaging within the Massive Open Online Course platform!
Dr Heynemann will facilitate our Massive Open Online Course Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care Practitioners, commencing Monday 3 October, 2022. | | |
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 | Consumers: Workshops for Patient-Partnered Research Project Have your say on the brand of a new national project that will shape the future of cancer research in Australia. We’re seeking cancer consumers from across Australia to be part of a small group of 4-6 consumers providing feedback via a one-hour workshop. |
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 | EOI: Host a SKILLED Clinical Trial intern in 2023 The VCCC Alliance has established two clinical trial internships to provide a pathway for science graduates into the highly competitive clinical trials field. The 40-week (Study Coordinator) and 24-week programs include a two-week intensive orientation followed by on-site placement for competency-based training in metro and/or regional locations to build role-specific clinical trial knowledge, experience and skills. |
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Sunday 9 October, 8.00am–1.30pm
Olivia's Walk for Wellness Honour Olivia's legacy and bring love and light to those with cancer. We are deeply saddened by the passing of a giant of the cancer community, Dame Olivia Newton-John. Olivia loved people coming together to support those with cancer. That’s why the Walk for Wellness was always very special to her.
Support Olivia’s legacy by joining the Walk this year either in Melbourne or virtually from where ever you are in the world and bring love & light to those with cancer. |
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Rural Workforce Agency Victoria: 2022 Health Workforce Census Rural Workforce Agency Victoria's (RWAV) annual Health Workforce Needs Assessment is a snapshot of patient needs and health workforce issues in both rural, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Victoria.
Participation is crucial to understanding workforce and access challenges, directing resources (for RWAV grants, programs, recruitment and outreach services) and guiding advocacy efforts with the government and wider community.
> Survey for health professionals
> Survey for health leaders, community and organisations |
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July Snapshot | |
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