Strategic Direction 2008-11

The work of the WCMICS is directed by the vision outlined in the WCMICS 2008-11 Strategic Plan and the Victorian Government’s Cancer Action Plan (VCAP).

WCMICS 2008-11 Strategic Plan (Click here to view)

The WCMICS 2008-11 Strategic Plan was released in late 2008 following a consultative development process.  The Plan sets out the WCMICS’ overarching goals for 2008-11 and the measures required to demonstrate progress against the Plan (click here to view the WCMICS One Page Strategic Plan).  WCMICS activities in 2008-11 will be focussed around four key priority areas:

1. Integration of Care
2. Data/Information Availability
3. Collaboration Within & Across Integrated Cancer Services
4. Supportive Care Screening & Services

Victorian Cancer Action Plan (Click here to view)

The Victorian Cancer Action Plan (VCAP) was released in December 2008.  VCAP outlines the vision for cancer reform in Victoria, with the overall objective of increasing the five year survival rate by a further 10% to 74% by 2015.  To achieve this goal, targets have been set and investments made across four key action areas:

Action Area 1: Reducing major cancer risk factors in the population and maximising effective screening (PREVENTION)

Action Area 2: Ensuring rapid translation of research into effective treatments and clinical care (RESEARCH)

Action Area 3: Investing in innovative treatments and technologies and sustainable integrated care systems (TREATMENT)

Action Area 4: Supporting and empowering patients and their carers throughout their cancer journey (SUPPORT)