Victorian Cancer Survivorship Community of Practice
Thursday 26 February 2026
The Victorian Cancer Survivorship Community of Practice forum brings together health professionals with an interest in cancer survivorship and the implementation of survivorship models of care. It provides a valuable opportunity to explore key issues in survivorship and to exchange insights and practical learnings.
This free event is open to anyone working with cancer survivors across all sectors – including hospitals, community and non-government organisations, research and policy.
This collaborative day of networking and knowledge-sharing will be delivered as a joint initiative by the VICS, the Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre (ACSC), and the Victorian Department of Health. Together, we will showcase survivorship care across Victoria, highlight innovative approaches, and share practical strategies that support improved outcomes for cancer survivors.
Event format
Join us online or in person at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne:
- Online attendance will use Microsoft Teams
- Event begins 10 am
- If you have any questions about attending online, please email james.shirvill@austin.org.au
OR
- Registration from 9.30 am for a 10 am start
- Location: Level 13, 305 Grattan St, Melbourne, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC), Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre building – Access Level 13 via the ‘Research Lifts’, immediately to the left when you enter the building from Grattan Street
- If you have any questions about attending in person, please email contactacsc@petermac.org
Agenda
The forum will include:
- Welcome address
- Department of Health update
- Consumer advocate story
- Presentations from VICS Statewide Survivorship Program grant recipients
- Interactive group discussions focused on:
(i) insights into practice and processes for discharging patients who are ~5 years post-treatment
(ii) practice and processes to prepare patients for end of treatment and the survivorship phase of care.
