About Us
Grampians Integrated Cancer Service (GICS) are one of eight geographically based service improvement teams located in Victoria. GICS has a remit to facilitate quality cancer care, system integration & collaboration among service providers within the Grampians region.
We build relationships between health care providers and other cancer care stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluate initiatives that improve the Grampians health services providing care and support to people affected by cancer.
Our Vision
Improving
patient experiences
and outcomes by
connecting cancer care
and driving best practice.
Vision
Improving patient experiences and outcomes by connecting cancer care and driving best practice across the Grampians region.
Mission
We build relationships between healthcare providers and other cancer care stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluation initiatives that improve the way Victoria's health services provide care and support.
Values
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Collaboration - improving patient experiences and outcomes by connecting cancer care and driving best practice
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Facilitation - accelerating opportunities to expand the quality and reach of cancer services to improve access to and equity of care
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Innovation - creating new and different ways to deliver cancer services and support change that benefits the entire cancer community.
Strategic Goals
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Screening & Early Detection - Grampians residents know their risk of cancer and have cancers detected earlier
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Treatment - Grampians residents with cancer have timely access to optimal treatment
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Wellbeing & Support - Grampians residents with cancer and their families live well.
Our Region
Our region stretches from the South Australian border in the west to Bacchus Marsh in the east and from Edenhope to Hopetoun in the north. The area covers almost 50,000 square kilometres and a population of nearly 220,000 people.
The Local Government Areas in our region are:
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Ararat
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West Wimmera
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Golden Plains
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Moorabool
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Ballarat
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Hepburn
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Pyrenees
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Northern Grampians
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Horsham
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Yarriambiack
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Hindmarsh
Governance
The GICS Governance Group comprises of people affected by cancer, health professionals, health service administrators and the Victorian Department of Health.
The role of the GICS Governance Group is to provide leadership, vision and overall accountability for GICS, ensuring an integrated and collaborative approach to consistent high quality cancer care in Victoria.
The Governance Group maintains a sustainable model for collaboration of cancer service providers in our region.
Governance Group Members:
Name | Position | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
Phil Catterson (Chair) | Chief Operations Officer | Central Highlands Rural Health |
Carmel O'Kane (Deputy Chair) | Manager - Wimmera Cancer Centre | Grampians Health - Horsham |
Vince Russell | Director Medical Services (Acting) | St John of God Hospital - Ballarat |
Kate Pryde | Regional Director Hospitals - East | Grampians Health |
Alan Crouch | Consumer | GICS Consumer Advisory Group |
Naomi White | Senior Regional Manager (Ballarat) | Western Victoria PHN |
Mervin Quai-Hoi | Site Manager Radiation Therapy | BAROC |
Dr Sharad Sharma | Head of Medical Oncology | Grampians Health |
Dr Pohan Lukito | Haematologist | Ballarat Cancer Care |
Steven Medwell | Director of Cancer Services | Grampians Health |
Mr Nick Bush | Chief Executive | East Grampians Health Service |
Mr Rob Grenfell | Chief Strategy & Regions Officer | Grampians Health |
Kerry Davidson | Director | GICS |
Wasek Faisal | Clinical Director | GICS |
Fletcher Davies | Clinical Director | GICS |
Our Health Partners
To improve the experience and outcomes for people with cancer and their families, GICS has formed partnerships with health services across the Grampians region.
Our partner health organisations are:
Our Team
Fletcher Davies
Clinical Director
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Wasek Faisal
Clinical Director
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Kerry Davidson
Director
Contact Details:
5320 6728
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Governance and strategy in the delivery of cancer service improvement projects for the Grampians region
Vicki Hillis
Administration Officer
Contact Details:
5320 4782
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Office administration for the GICS team and to publicise news and events for all things cancer in the Grampians region
Sharon Daly
Quality Coordinator
Contact Details:
5320 6773
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Analysis and reporting of data to better serve patients with cancer in the Grampians region
Donna Bridge
Service Improvement Facilitator
Contact Details:
5320 4044
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Wellness and exercise programs and supportive care for those affected by cancer across the Grampians region
Kirsten Ives
Service Improvement Facilitator
Contact Details:
5320 6675
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Service improvement projects for the Grampians region
Hannah Ryan-West
Service Improvement Facilitator
Contact Details:
5320 4782
Ask me about:
Service improvement projects for the Grampians region
We want to hear from you!
Direct your questions, compliments, concerns or
complaints using the online form or:
Visit: BRICC Level 2, Grampians Health
1 Drummond Street North, Ballarat VIC 3350
Mail: PO Box 577, Ballarat VIC 3353
Email: GICS@gh.org.au
Phone: (03) 5320 4782
The Victorian Integrated Cancer Services are supported by the Victorian Government
© 2024 Grampians Integrated Cancer Service
Contact Us
GICS
BRICC Level 2,
Grampians Health - Ballarat
1 Drummond Street VIC 3350
Email: GICS@gh.org.au
Phone: (03) 5320 4782
The Victorian Integrated Cancer Services acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.