Our role
Our network includes health professionals, consumers, caregivers and key stakeholders across Queensland who are dedicated to improving cancer healthcare.
We’re committed to supporting better patient care and outcomes by:
- finding new and innovative ways to deliver high quality and evidence informed care
- improving quality, safety and efficiency across the system by connecting people
- developing training and resources for health professionals
- providing expert advice to Hospital and Health Services and the Department of Health.
Our focus
We’re improving health services and outcomes for Queensland cancer patients, and their families and carers. We’re finding new ways to improve access to cancer services and give better cancer care through diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Membership
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in improving cancer care and services for Queenslanders.
Our members include:
- health professionals who work in primary care
- researchers and academics
- patients and community members.
We also have representatives from health interest groups, professional bodies and non-government organisations.
As a member, you can choose to be involved in working groups where you can share your experiences, expertise and feedback. You'll have access to member resources, news and updates, and be invited to network events.
Co-chair
Melissa Eastgate
Acting Executive Director Cancer Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Operations Director Cancer Care Stream, Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Co-chair
Lisa Roberts
Director Radiation Therapy, Oncology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Hospital and Health Service
Steering committee
The Queensland Cancer Clinical Network Steering Committee sets the direction for our network. Membership is open to experienced health professionals and stakeholders who we appoint through an expression of interest process every 2 years.
Related groups
- Cancer Nursing Leadership Subgroup
- Radiation Oncology Subgroup
- Allied Health Cancer Care Subgroup
- Systemic Cancer Therapy Subgroup
Current projects and priorities
- Developing a Queensland Cancer Care Coordination Framework to guide care coordination for all major tumour streams, in support of the Queensland Cancer Strategy 2024
- Helping all cancer services put into practice the Optimal Care Pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer – second edition
- Advising Queensland Health and its hospital and health services on the implementation of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program in Queensland
- Contributing to the planning and setup of the Queensland Cancer Centre