Socioeconomic stability and cancer across Western & Central Melbourne

Exploring the Patient Population Profile of Socioeconomic Stability and its effect on People Affected by Cancer in Western and Central Melbourne

Building on our commitment to advancing equity in cancer care, WCMICS is now turning its attention to the role of socioeconomic stability in shaping cancer experiences and outcomes.
This exploratory work will seek to understand how factors such as income, employment, education, housing, and financial stress influence access to care, treatment adherence, and survivorship across the Western and Central Melbourne region. By better understanding the patient population profile through a socioeconomic lens, we aim to identify systemic barriers and inform targeted strategies that promote equitable, person-centred cancer care for all.

To learn more about our other work advancing equitable cancer care, please see:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 
culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, and
LGBTIQ+ populations.

For more information, please contact Project Lead Jenny.Gallagher@petermac.org