Over the last few months we have been working with the Executive
Committee in developing our new strategic plan and are pleased to
provide you with a copy. To reflect the three objectives of the
Clinical Network, we have structured our work into three program areas:
The links above outline the aim, objectives, strategies and key outcomes for each program area.
How can you be involved in the program of work?
There will be a range of ways that members can input into and inform the
work of the Clinical Network across these three areas and the
projects/initiatives including:
- Consultation with members including member surveys and face-to-face sessions
- Membership on project steering committees
- Invitations to review submissions and guidelines
- Information on the Clinical Network website
- Regular member email updates / call to action
- Members can disseminate relevant information to our 700 members
- Direct correspondence with the Clinical Network team
- Register your area of interest with us – whether its reducing the
impact of obesity, improving access to chemotherapy drugs, data and
quality improvement
A word on committees…
As part of the strategic planning process, it was recognised that the
tumour-based committee structure is no longer the most effective way of
engaging with members. Over the past five years,
member attendance at committee meetings has reduced. This has been for a
number of reasons including; competing priorities limiting clinician
time;
- the relocation of CCV away from many cancer services in inner Melbourne;
- the establishment of similar entities
- and the move towards project work that spans multiple speciality areas and cuts across tumour streams.
While the committee structure remains, regular meetings will not be
conducted. The Executive Committee will continue to meet quarterly.
If you have any questions or feedback relating to the above information
please contact Rachel Whiffen, Manager, Clinical Network, rachel.whiffen@cancervic.org.au, (03) 9514 6305