Working in the cancer field is a challenging and rewarding career path for Health Professionals and there are many resources to support your learning. Cancer Learning is an online site that encompasses all your professonial development needs including; EPICC for non-specialist medical practitioners, eviQ for treatment and procedure at point of care, EdCan for nurse education and PSCG for information on gynaecological cancers.
The Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre on the grounds of the Royal Darwin Hospital endorses the use of eviQ to source best practice treatment and procedure information for patients.
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| AGPN is the largest voice for general practice in Australia with over 95 per cent of Australia's GPs members of their local division. The Network delivers local heath solutions through general practice. | |
| Cancer Australia is a national government agency, working to reduce the impact of cancer on all Australians. The website provides information about cancer in Australia, engaging consumers in service provision, research and clinical trials, coordinated cancer services and professional development. | |
| Cancer Council Australia | As Australia's peak national non-government cancer control organisation, Cancer Council Australia advises the Australian government and other practices on practices and policies to help prevent, detect and treat cancer. We also advocate for the rights of cancer patients for best treatment and supportive care. |
| Cancer Institute NSW | "Asking Questions is Important" - Question Prompt Lists - Information for Oncology Health Professionals |
Cancer Learning is a new Australian online resource funded by Cancer Australia, where you can access all you need for professional development in cancer care.
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A Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing website that provides information on current screening programs in Australia. | |
| Cancer Nurses Society of Australian (CNSA) | CNSA is a membership-based organisation that has been developed to serve cancer services in Australia. The website contains information and publications related to care coordination, chemotherapy and cancer nurses workforce issues. CNSA members can access the Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing online. |
| COSA is the peak multi-disciplinary society for health professionals working in cancer research or the treatment, rehabilitation or palliation of cancer patients. | |
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) clinical guidelines for colorectal, lung, epithelial ovarian and breast cancer (younger women, early, advanced), non-Melanoma skin and prostate cancer, lymphoma, and psychosocial care of adults with cancer. | |
The Australian National Cancer Nursing Education Project (EdCaN project) is funded by Cancer Australia. It is developing a national framework for cancer nursing, curricula for undergraduate and specialist cancer nursing practice and aims to enhance access to education with on-line resource materials provided through a consortium of university and hospital partners throughout Australia. | |
| EPICC | Cancer Australia worked with the Medical Oncology Group of Australia and learned medical colleges to develop the Education Program In Cancer Care (EPICC) for non-specialist medical practitioners. |
| The eviQ information system (formally Ci-SCaT) offers standardised and comprehensive information that aligns to the clinical workflow and supports the clinician at the point of care. eviQ also provides treatment and procedure specific patient information for use by clinicians delivering care to cancer patients. | |
gplearning is an interactive online CPD education service which offers professionals in Australia and abroad the opportunity to undertake high quality continuing professional development programs that attract RACGP QA & CPD points recognition. | |
| Haematology Society of Australia & New Zealand (HSANZ) | The Haematology Society of Australia & New Zealand (HSANZ) aims to inform members of the most recent developments in haematology, to advance knowledge and inspire continued professional development in this exciting discipline. |
The National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) is Australia's independent national authority and information source on breast and ovarian cancer. Funded by the Australian Government, NBOCC works in partnership with health professionals, cancer organisations, researchers, governments and those diagnosed to improve outcomes in breast and ovarian cancer. | |
As Australia's only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer, a national leader in multi-disciplinary cancer care, and a national and international leader in laboratory, clinical and translational research the Peter MacCallum website is a wealth of information for Health Professionals. | |
Provides online and face-to-face educational services to over 40,000 Australasian health professionals and more than 50 institutional clients. The programs are based on best clinical and educational evidence, using peer group learning and reflective practice to target improved patient outcomes. | |
Psychosexual Care of Women affected by Gynaecological Cancers (PSCG) | The National Centre for Gynaecological Cancers aims to increase awareness and education about gynaecological cancers for medical and allied health professionals to improve the diagnosis, treatment and care of women affected by these cancers. |
| This website aims to promote, encourage and provide for the advancement of the study of the sciences known as Diagnostic Radiology, Diagnostic Medical Imaging, and Radiation Oncology. | |
TROG is a co-operative cancer trials group involving Radiation Oncologists throughout Australia and New Zealand. | |
| The Westmead Millennium Institute is one of Australia's premier medical research institutes, located at Westmead in Sydney. Research focuses on the lives of all age groups - children, adults and older people. |
