Loddon Mallee Integrated Cancer Service

LMICS established a GP Oncology Hotline within Bendigo Health, to enhance the accuracy & timeliness of GP referrals to appropriate cancer treatment and support.

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.

LMICS and WCMICS undertook a 2-year project to enhance service integration for patients between the 2 regions, sharing the costs of a project officer in a job-sharing and co-located role.

In 2019–20, LMICS led a statewide audit of the quality of multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs) benchmarked against the Victorian MDM Quality Framework.

The personal story of a regional cancer patient who was frequently transferred between metropolitan and regional health services for treatment.

GPs referring cancer patients to Bendigo Health can call a medical oncologist 8.30am – 5pm, Mon–Fri.

LMICS held their Annual Forum in August 2024 based on sexuality and cancer care – sexual health, expression, intimacy and wellbeing.