Professional development

The Australian Cancer Plan calls for an engaged, capable cancer workforce that is culturally safe and responsive, well-supported, and driven by collaboration and continuous improvement.

The VICS support health professionals and organisations across Victoria to build their capability through a range of education resources, toolkits, funding programs, and more:

Australian Cancer Plan
Workforce to transform the delivery of cancer care

Professional education

WCMICS: Advancing quality improvement capability in our frontline clinical workforce

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WCMICS: Advancing quality improvement capability in our frontline clinical workforce

Barwon South Western Region Education Programs

As part of strengthening the workforce in oncology, a series of educational webinars presented by a range of academic experts.

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Barwon South Western Region Education Programs

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with cancer OCP learning package

Aboriginal health and liaison workers and cancer nurse educators co-developed a learning package on delivering culturally competent cancer services.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with cancer OCP learning package

Health professional education and development

PICS
Health professional education and development

Professional development grants and scholarships

Some of our Integrated Cancer Services (ICS) support professional development of health professionals in their area through scholarships or grants:

Contact your local ICS to ask how they can support you