NEMICS grant programs
Professional Development Grants
NEMICS Professional Development Grants support the development of the cancer workforce in our member services. They can be used for conference registration, training courses (clinical skill development, leadership or project management), or participation in higher education that aligns with the cancer care priorities of each service and the Victorian Cancer Plan.
Previous NEMICS Professional Development Grant recipients have reported increased knowledge related to cancer treatment and supportive care. Almost all planned to share what they learned with other staff, most aim to implement what they learned directly into clinical care, and over half now plan to undertake service improvement activities as a result of their professional development.
We are delighted to have funded 41 applications in 2024- 25, to a total of $77,000, as an important investment in growing the capability of our local cancer workforce.
Professional Development Grants will be offered again in late 2025. To hear about future grant rounds, subscribe to the NEMICS newsletter.
Service Improvement Grants
The NEMICS Service Improvement Grants program aims to improve cancer patient and carer experiences, reduce variation in care, and improve outcomes. Our grants support service improvement projects that translate evidence into practice, within a limited timeframe.
Projects must:
- align with the Victorian Cancer Plan 2024–2028
- align with the VICS statewide priorities
- address NEMICS regional needs
- promote innovation
- lead to sustainable service improvements
- offer lessons that could be applied across NEMICS member services.
