Comprehensive Cancer Care Project

Cancer care is complex, with patients facing diverse physical, psychological, and social challenges¹. Evidence shows that supportive care improves quality of life, reduces symptom burden, enhances survival, and delivers system-wide efficiencies².

This project is enhancing supportive care and survivorship within Ramsay Health Shepparton’s Day Oncology Unit through a comprehensive, patient-centred model that supports patients during and beyond treatment. The project is currently in its pilot phase, scheduled for completion in May 2026, with project to be presented at the Multinational Association of Supportive Care In Cancer Conference in Melbourne in June 2026.

Project objectives:

• Unify and strengthen the delivery of supportive and survivorship care
• Design of a seamless, comprehensive model of care that supports patients throughout their cancer journey
• Increase documented evidence of supportive care screening within a patient’s central medical record

The project uses a structured healthcare redesign methodology to ensure solutions are evidence-based, co-designed, and feasible for lasting impact.

For more information contact:
Rebecca McAllister – Rebecca.Mcallister@gvhealth.org.au
Monique Beecroft – Monique.Beecroft@gvhealth.org.au

References:
1. Berman R, Davies A, Cooksley T, Gralla R, Carter L, Darlington E, Scotte F & Higham C 2020, ‘Supportive Care: An Indispensable Component of Modern Oncology’, Clinical Oncology, vol. 32, pp. 781-788
2. Balitsky A, Rayner D, Britto J, et al. Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Cancer Care. JAMA Network Open. 2024; 7(8):e2424793. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.24793

Last updated: March 2026