Grampians Integrated Cancer Service - GICS

16/07/2026

📢 An Update from GICS 📢

To our valued followers - we've made the decision to step away from Facebook and will soon cease actively maintaining this page.

We'd love to stay connected with you! You can continue to follow our latest news, updates, opportunities and stories through:

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Thank you for your support. We look forward to connecting with you through our other channels.

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26/05/2026

💛 A fantastic opportunity for people with cancer to come together in the Wimmera region 💛

💛 Cancer Wellness Expo Day – You’re warmly invited 💛

Join us for a free, uplifting wellbeing day designed to support people currently on a cancer journey, survivors, carers and family members.

It's all about connection, wellbeing and practical support.

✨ Cat Clarke luncheon
✨ Talks on nutrition and mental health
✨ Gentle exercise
✨ Hydro plant workshop
✨ Feel‑good Pub Choir session

👉 BOOK NOW: https://forms.office.com/r/V6ENg7sGt4
🗓️ Bookings close Wednesday 10 June

🚗 Transport available from WWHS sites
🎟️ Free event – bookings essential (places limited)

📍 Dimboola Golf Club, Golf Course Road
📅 Thursday 18 June
⏰ 9:45am – 2:15pm

Enquiries:
Nicole Miller – 0427 085 896
📧 [email protected]

18/05/2026

The VCCC Alliance are hosting 'The McGrath Model of Care in the regions: the impact on regional and rural cancer nurses and communities'. This forum will be held online on Thursday 4 June from 12.30 - 2pm.

This national Regional Cancer Forum will explore how the McGrath Model of Care will impact regional and rural cancer care nurses and communities.
Explore how the McGrath Model of Care sits within the current cancer nursing context, and within the broader Australian Cancer Nursing and Navigation Program.

This event is for regional, rural and remote cancer care professionals - find out more and register 🔗 https://vcccalliance.org.au/news-and-events/events/the-mcgrath-model-of-care-in-the-regions

mecwacare (Ballan) | Austin Health (BAROC) | Beaufort and Skipton Health Service | Central Highlands Rural Health | East Grampians Health Service | Grampians Health | MDHS - Maryborough District Health Service | Rural Northwest Health | St John of God Ballarat Hospital | West Wimmera Health Service

Join this national Regional Cancer Forum to learn how the McGrath Model of Care will impact regional and rural cancer nurses and communities. Explore how the McGrath Model of Care sits within the current cancer nursing context, and within the broader Australian Cancer Nursing and Navigation Program.

07/04/2026

⬇️ Are you excited about the line up in the 2026 Cancer Nurses Society of Australia - CNSA Annual Congress Program❓
🤔Are you thinking about attending❓
💲Do you need help to fund your attendance❓

💻 Apply for our ProfessionalDevelopment Grants - we can offer up to $1000 towards conference attendance.

✅ Find out more about the eligibility criteria, complete the application form and apply by 12 June 2026 - check out the link below.

https://vics.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GICS-Professional-Development-Grants-Program-Guidelines-2025-26-EOI-Template_EDITABLE.pdf

mecwacare | Austin Health (BAROC) | Beaufort and Skipton Health Service | Central Highlands Rural Health | East Grampians Health Service | Grampians Health | MDHS - Maryborough District Health Service | Rural Northwest Health | St John of God Ballarat Hospital | West Wimmera Health Service

The wait is over! The full Congress program is now live 🙌

Following a record-breaking number of abstract submissions, our Program Committee has shaped a dynamic and engaging program that honours the depth, innovation and leadership across cancer nursing.

Across three days, you’ll experience:
✨ Inspiring plenary sessions
✨ A robust concurrent program
✨ Practical workshops
✨ Valuable opportunities to connect with peers

Industry-sponsored breakfast and dinner sessions are also now open for booking.

Now’s the time to explore the program and start locking in your Congress experience in Perth.

👉 https://www.cnsacongress.com.au

Don’t forget - Early Bird registrations close 30 April.

02/04/2026

🐰 The GICS offices are closed for the Easter long weekend - we'll be back at our desks on Tuesday 7 April 2026. 🐰

Happy Easter and try not to eat too much chocolate! 🍫 🍫🍫

mecwacare | Austin Health - Ballarat Austin & Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC) | Beaufort and Skipton Health Service | Central Highlands Rural Health | East Grampians Health Service | Grampians Health | MDHS - Maryborough District Health Service | Rural Northwest Health | St John of God Ballarat Hospital (Ballarat) | West Wimmera Health Service

02/04/2026

⬇️ The GICS Autumn 2026 Newsletter has landed ⬇️

Read it here ➡️ https://bit.ly/48mhGyG

Don't forget to subscribe ➡️ https://bit.ly/4v6fUvq

mecwacare | Austin Health - Ballarat Austin & Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC) | Beaufort and Skipton Health Service | Central Highlands Rural Health | East Grampians Health Service | Grampians Health | MDHS - Maryborough District Health Service | Rural Northwest Health | St John of God Ballarat Hospital | West Wimmera Health Service

18/03/2026

15/03/2026

Visit the Ballarat Library this Australian Healthcare Week to find out how you can share and record your future health care wishes.

National Advance Care Planning Week starts tomorrow!

Advance Care Planning isn’t just paperwork - it’s about making sure your voice is heard.

Drop by the Ballarat Library this week between 11am–2pm, Monday to Thursday, to speak with our team, collect resources, and take the first step.

We look forward to seeing you.

15/03/2026

Your story matters.

This Advance Care Planning Week, choose someone you trust, share your wishes, and record them, so your story can guide your future health care if there comes a time when you can't speak for yourself.

Find out how at www.acpweek.org.au

01/03/2026

GICS 2025-26 Professional Development Grants - Now Open!

As part of our ongoing commitment to improving cancer patient outcomes and experiences, GICS are excited to launch the GICS Grants Program: Professional Development Stream.

This initiative is open to all allied health and nursing staff working in cancer care at any of our member health services, and aims to provide funds to attend conferences or undergo specialised training.

We encourage you to share this opportunity widely within your health service to any professional peers or contacts this may be of interest to.

Applications close on Friday 12 June 2026.

Funding applications guidelines, deadlines and eligibility criteria can be found at www.vics.org.au/gics/grants