Grampians Integrated Cancer Service - GICS

07/04/2026

⬇️ Are you excited about the line up in the 2026 Cancer Nurses Society of Australia - CNSA Annual Congress Program❓
🤔Are you thinking about attending❓
💲Do you need help to fund your attendance❓

💻 Apply for our ProfessionalDevelopment Grants - we can offer up to $1000 towards conference attendance.

✅ Find out more about the eligibility criteria, complete the application form and apply by 12 June 2026 - check out the link below.

https://vics.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GICS-Professional-Development-Grants-Program-Guidelines-2025-26-EOI-Template_EDITABLE.pdf

mecwacare | Austin Health (BAROC) | Beaufort and Skipton Health Service | Central Highlands Rural Health | East Grampians Health Service | Grampians Health | MDHS - Maryborough District Health Service | Rural Northwest Health | St John of God Ballarat Hospital | West Wimmera Health Service

The wait is over! The full Congress program is now live 🙌

Following a record-breaking number of abstract submissions, our Program Committee has shaped a dynamic and engaging program that honours the depth, innovation and leadership across cancer nursing.

Across three days, you’ll experience:
✨ Inspiring plenary sessions
✨ A robust concurrent program
✨ Practical workshops
✨ Valuable opportunities to connect with peers

Industry-sponsored breakfast and dinner sessions are also now open for booking.

Now’s the time to explore the program and start locking in your Congress experience in Perth.

👉 https://www.cnsacongress.com.au

Don’t forget - Early Bird registrations close 30 April.

02/04/2026

🐰 The GICS offices are closed for the Easter long weekend - we'll be back at our desks on Tuesday 7 April 2026. 🐰

Happy Easter and try not to eat too much chocolate! 🍫 🍫🍫

mecwacare | Austin Health - Ballarat Austin & Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC) | Beaufort and Skipton Health Service | Central Highlands Rural Health | East Grampians Health Service | Grampians Health | MDHS - Maryborough District Health Service | Rural Northwest Health | St John of God Ballarat Hospital (Ballarat) | West Wimmera Health Service

02/04/2026

⬇️ The GICS Autumn 2026 Newsletter has landed ⬇️

Read it here ➡️ https://bit.ly/48mhGyG

Don't forget to subscribe ➡️ https://bit.ly/4v6fUvq

mecwacare | Austin Health - Ballarat Austin & Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC) | Beaufort and Skipton Health Service | Central Highlands Rural Health | East Grampians Health Service | Grampians Health | MDHS - Maryborough District Health Service | Rural Northwest Health | St John of God Ballarat Hospital | West Wimmera Health Service

18/03/2026

15/03/2026

Visit the Ballarat Library this Australian Healthcare Week to find out how you can share and record your future health care wishes.

National Advance Care Planning Week starts tomorrow!

Advance Care Planning isn’t just paperwork - it’s about making sure your voice is heard.

Drop by the Ballarat Library this week between 11am–2pm, Monday to Thursday, to speak with our team, collect resources, and take the first step.

We look forward to seeing you.

15/03/2026

Your story matters.

This Advance Care Planning Week, choose someone you trust, share your wishes, and record them, so your story can guide your future health care if there comes a time when you can't speak for yourself.

Find out how at www.acpweek.org.au

01/03/2026

GICS 2025-26 Professional Development Grants - Now Open!

As part of our ongoing commitment to improving cancer patient outcomes and experiences, GICS are excited to launch the GICS Grants Program: Professional Development Stream.

This initiative is open to all allied health and nursing staff working in cancer care at any of our member health services, and aims to provide funds to attend conferences or undergo specialised training.

We encourage you to share this opportunity widely within your health service to any professional peers or contacts this may be of interest to.

Applications close on Friday 12 June 2026.

Funding applications guidelines, deadlines and eligibility criteria can be found at www.vics.org.au/gics/grants

19/02/2026

📢 📢 Join the team! 📢 📢

This is an exciting opportunity to join Victoria's dedicated cancer service improvement network, Victorian Integrated Cancer Services (VICS).

Help us shape better cancer care across the hashtag region.

💻 Deputy Program Manager (Ballarat | Part Time)
🔗 https://careers.grampianshealth.com/job/Ballarat-Central-Deputy-Program-Manager-VIC-3350/1357141466/

APPLY NOW - this position will close on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

If you wish to discuss the role prior to applying please contact Kerry Davidson, on 0417 635 983 or kerry.davidson@gh.org.au for a confidential discussion.

06/02/2026

We are so pleased this role has been created to provide much needed support to melanoma patients across the region.

You are doing a great job Inbal! 👏 👏👏

Grampians Health has appointed Inbal Ross as the region's first dedicated Melanoma Nurse, a role funded by by the Melanoma Institute of Australia and the Australian Government.

Since commencing, Inbal has helped establish the Melanoma Supportive Service, strengthening specialised care and coordination for melanoma patients across our campuses. Australia has the highest melanoma rates globally, and communities in the Grampians region are 22% more likely to develop melanoma. Working two days a week, Inbal has already supported more than 70 patients, providing education, care coordination, and emotional support close to home.

“While we continue to look at ways to improve the provision of cancer care, this achievement provides a solid foundation upon which we can build and further enhance our care for those affected by melanoma,” Ben Kelly, Chief Operating Officer, said.

Read the full article here: https://my.gh.org.au/4ti0T8Q

05/02/2026

What a valuable piece of work undertaken by Cancer Nurses Society of Australia - CNSA & Clinical Oncology Society of Australia - COSA, in producing this Position Statement, to be implemented across our nation.
👏👏👏

The statement reinforces evidence that nurse-led survivorship models are safe, effective and highly valued by people affected by cancer, while supporting better outcomes for individuals and the health system.

Visit the website below, which brings together key guidance, research and education relevant to nurses looking to implement survivorship care and develop nurse-led models of care in a range of settings.

Share these resources within your teams and services.

05/02/2026

Register to attend these FREE webinars designed to support Carers.

Who can attend? Anyone providing care to a family member, friend, or loved one with mental illness, disability, medical condition, or age-related frailty, whether daily or a few hours a week.

See further details below.

🖥️Free Online Webinars for Carers

Caring for a family member, friend or loved one can be rewarding, but it can also leave you feeling stretched or overwhelmed. To support carers, Carer Gateway is offering two free online webinars in February, designed to introduce the range of free services available.

Understanding Carer Counselling – Explore how Carer Counselling can help carers feel supported and access confidential, free support. Includes live Q&A with Carer Counsellor, Cassandra Allen, Carer Gateway – Holstep Health.
📅 1PM | 17 February 2026
💻 Online | Free to attend
https://my.gh.org.au/46edgsL

Carer Coaching – Setting Goals for Carers – Learn how Carer Gateway’s coaching can help carers make space for personal goals. Includes a live Q&A with Carer Coaches, Janneke Barber-Stevens (Grampians Health) and Suzie Hogan (Uniting VicTas)
📅 1PM | 24 February 2026
💻 Online | Free to attend
https://my.gh.org.au/3NWBotA

Who can attend: Anyone providing care to a family member, friend, or loved one with mental illness, disability, medical condition, or age-related frailty, whether daily or a few hours a week.

27/01/2026

📢 Join the team! 📢

This is an exciting opportunity to join Victoria's dedicated cancer service improvement network, Victorian Integrated Cancer Services (VICS).

Help us shape better cancer care across the region.

📈 Cancer Senior Data & Information Analyst (Ballarat | Full Time)
🔗 https://lnkd.in/gvJhZU-a

💚 Cancer Service Improvement Officer (Horsham | Part Time)
🔗 https://lnkd.in/gymJVvMu

APPLY NOW - both positions close on Monday 16 February 2026.

If you wish to discuss the role prior to applying please contact Kerry Davidson, on 0417 635 983 or kerry.davidson@gh.org.au for a confidential discussion.