BSWRICS is committed to improving the experiences and outcomes of those affected by cancer in the Barwon South Western region. Consumer involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of our programs continues to be an important focus in how we improve cancer services in the region.

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Consumers with a cancer experience are recruited for cancer specific project groups in partnership with the health services we work with.

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If you have had an experience of cancer or supported someone through cancer, your experience can contribute to understanding the needs to people affected by cancer and contribute to improvements to cancer services in our region.

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As a network agency we work in partnership with the regional health services who provide services for people with cancer across the Barwon South West region. We link directly with regional health services to recruit consumers to be involved in projects.

A range of opportunities exist to help support the work undertaken by BSWRICS, including:

• BSWRICS Governance Committee

• Project committees and workshops

• Review of information for patients

• Attendance at meetings and events

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Consumer roles are voluntary and participation in meetings and workshops can be face-to-face, or via telephone or videoconferencing.

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