Victoria has some of the best cancer outcomes in the world and is recognised as having a leading cancer system. However, benefits from our world class system are not experienced equally by all Victorians, and that gap is widening.

Where you live, your income, your cultural background, and how the system sees you all impact the care you receive and your chances of survival. This event will spotlight the importance of equity in outcomes of cancer, why it matters, what it looks like in practice, and how we can work together to address it.

Join us for a special keynote address and presentations from projects that are taking real steps to assess or address inequities in cancer services and outcomes. Together, we’ll explore how we can shift from awareness to action.

This event will bring together leaders, educators, researchers, health workers, and the community to prioritise health equity in cancer care.

The aim

To strengthen collective capability across the cancer sector workforce in Victoria to assess and address inequities in cancer care, by deepening awareness, understanding and building momentum for action.

Event objectives

• Deepened attendees understanding of health inequities across the cancer care continuum.
• Increase attendees awareness of guiding health equity principles and considerations in achieving equitable cancer care and outcomes.
• Explored real-world examples of efforts to assess and address inequities in cancer care and outcomes, informed by research, lived experience, and practice.
• Connected with others committed to equity in cancer care in Victoria to foster shared learning and collaboration, building momentum for action.

Event intended outcomes

• Explain key health inequities across the cancer care continuum and their impact on outcomes.
• Identify health equity principles and considerations and how they can inform equitable cancer care and outcomes.
• Analyse real-world examples of initiatives addressing cancer care inequities, incorporating insights from research, lived experience, and practice.
• Engage with peers and colleagues about equity in cancer care and establish connections for future collaboration and shared learning opportunities.