LMICS

The Victorian Department of Human Services has been developing a range of cancer service initiatives over a number of years. Further information is available at the Department of Human Services website.

In 2002 the Victorian Government committed to a statewide redevelopment of cancer service, using ideas expressed in a Cancer Services Framework for Victoria.

A major theme of the Cancer Services Framework for Victoria is an integrated approach to service delivery, which focuses on delivering:

• the right treatment and support to patients, and
• as early as possible in their cancer journey.

Four priority areas were identified for cancer service improvement:

• Reducing Variations in Care,
• Care Coordination,
• Multidisciplinary Care, and
• Supportive Care.