NEMICS grant programs
Service improvement grants
The NEMICS service improvement grants program aims to improve cancer patient and carer experiences, reduce variation in care, and improve outcomes. Our grants support service improvement projects that translate evidence into practice, within a limited timeframe.
Projects must:
- align with the Victorian Cancer Plan 2020–2024
- align with the VICS statewide priorities
- address NEMICS regional needs
- promote innovation
- lead to sustainable service improvements
- offer lessons that could be applied across NEMICS member services.
For further information, contact NEMICS at nemicsadmin@austin.org.au
Professional development grants
NEMICS professional development grants support the professional development of the cancer workforce in our member services. They can be used for attending conferences, training, or participation in higher education.
We are delighted to have funded 27 applications in 2023, to a total of over $40,000, as an important investment in growing the capability of our local cancer workforce. Activities funded were mostly conference attendance or skills-based training. Recipients reported benefits in terms of increased knowledge related to cancer treatment, networking, and increased knowledge related to supportive care. Almost all plan to share what they learned with other staff, most aim to implement what they learned directly into clinical care, and over half now plan to undertake service improvement activities as a result of their professional development.
Professional development grants will be offered again in 2024. To hear about future grant rounds, subscribe to the NEMICS newsletter.
