Optimal Care Pathways (OCP) Refresh Project

‘Guides to best cancer care’, the consumer version of OCP’s are currently being circulated for targeted public consultation, including: breast cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer, hodgkin lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, acute myeloid leukaemia, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, melanoma and basal and squamous cell carcinoma.

Email Alysha.Cameron@cancervic.org.au to request a copy of the Guides to best cancer care or for further information Julia Brancato at Julia.Brancato@cancervic.org.au.

Optimal Care Pathways - Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait  Islander people through their cancer journey

As one of the 2021-2022 priorities, VICS will support Victorian health services with the implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Optimal Care Pathways.

Canberra Health Services has produced a video highlighting some important issues that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face through their cancer journey.

BCNA My Journey symptom tracker and app

BCNA is releasing a downloadable app version of My Journey, a symptom tracker designed with the help of consumers, to support users in recording the physical and emotional symptoms of a breast cancer diagnosis. It will empower users to actively participate in their own symptom management, while helping them to feel confident in accurately sharing the ups and downs of their experiences with you and their team of health professionals. The My Journey app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Victorian Radiotherapy Minimum Dataset (VRMDS)

The VRMDS contains demographic, administrative and clinical data for admitted and non-admitted patients treated in Victorian Radiotherapy facilities in the public and private sector. A list of data items collected may be viewed here. To request access to data for projects or research  contact Radiotherapy.VRMDS@health.vic.gov.au

Survivorship Care Plans - Expansion of mycareplan.org.au

A free online survivorship care plan (SCP) generator currently available for survivors of early-stage breast, bowel and prostate cancers is now expanding to include early melanoma, diffuse large B cell lymphoma and endometrial cancer. For more information contact Project Officer, Shariffah Aljunied

Call for proposals for CTI, a unique joint drug discovery model focused on collaborating with leading academic medical centers to translate and transform concepts into breakthroughs that change patients' lives. The CTI 2021 Call is focused on identifying novel therapeutic targets with application across Pfizer's core therapeutic areas: oncology, inflammation & immunology, internal medicine and rare diseases.  To apply: Develop a 2-3 page non-confidential document outlining the scientific background and research synopsis. Submit your pre-proposal to Monash Innovation (innovation@monash.edu) by Friday, 18 June. The Pfizer submission deadline is Monday, 28 June.

This course presented by Eastern Palliative Care - relevant to all care settings – and provides Division 1 and Division 2 RNs with an introduction to palliative care. It explores the comprehensive needs of the dying and their families and gives an overview of some common issues that confront professional carers on a day-to-day basis when caring for the terminally ill. More information/registrations »

The Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA) aims to improve palliative care by increasing the skills and confidence of health professionals caring for people with life-limiting illnesses, and their families.

SEMPHN and Dandenong and District Aborigines Co-operative Ltd (DDACL) will host a free online six-hour cultural safety workshop to provide a cultural perspective on working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, families and carers in general practice and community care.
 
When: Wednesday 12 May 2021, 9am - 4.30pm (registration from 9.45am)
Where: Online via your PC or device
Cost: Free (registration is essential)
More information or to register »

The COVID-19 pandemic has made us more aware of illness, dying, and mortality. It’s not easy to talk about what we want at the end of life, but it’s important. We have learned that we can get through tough situations… including talking about death. Talking about death doesn’t have to be difficult. So sit back, relax and let the facilitators guide you through the discussion over a cuppa.