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Embed and Spread was a statewide project funded by the Victorian Department of Health and led by the Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre (ACSC) in collaboration with Cancer Council Victoria and implementation support from the VICS.
This project trialed using online questionnaires to improve communications between health services staff and community-based cancer patients living in the Grampians.
This project involves the development of an Aboriginal Art Calendar that will endeavour to assist in maintaining high screening rates within the Aboriginal community
Supported by a GICS grant, this Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre program aims to enhance early access to health education and support for oncology patients in the Grampians region.
Early in 2021, PICS held 3 workshops with parents/carers and young people to hear about their cancer care experiences, identify areas for improvement, and learn about the best ways to work with families.
The Victorian Childhood Cancer Outcomes Registry (VCCOR) is being developed in partnership with the New Zealand National Child Cancer Network
This project aims to support childhood cancer patients and families to manage their medications appropriately throughout their cancer journey and beyond.
The PICS Long Term Follow-up Program service model has been redesigned and enhanced through the implementation of 37 consumer-informed recommendations, from a 2020–21 service review.
PICS is providing project management and clinical education expertise to MCRI’s development of an app that provides information on childhood cancer experiences and life after treatment.
PICS led a national, multi-site collaboration to inform the best approach for adolescents and young adults with a cancer diagnosis in Australia.
In 2023, PICS led a review of the 2014 Capability Framework for Victorian Children’s Cancer Services and current literature informing best practice.
PICS evaluated the Royal Children’s Hospital’s Home-Based pre/post-Hydration program, to understand impacts and identify further areas for improvement.
Exercise and Cancer Program ‘A collaborative approach to provide prescriptive exercise outside of the healthcare setting’.
An early intervention to assist carers of advanced cancer patients in hospital discharge and the transition home.
