The Cancer Carer Hub provides evidence-based support and resources to cancer carers in Victoria to improve their health and wellbeing, and promote their recognition as an integral part of the cancer care team. We ensure that people who provide a caring role for those with cancer are heard, seen and supported across the healthcare system.
Deakin’s Centre of Excellence in Carer Research Translation and Impact was established in 2023 following the announcement of a contribution of $1,214,300 of state government funding over three years. With cancer care delivered in outpatient and home settings, carers are critical to improving health outcomes and reducing health care costs across the Victorian community.
Our initial three key programs of research are:
Our strategic themes reflect key areas of the Victorian Government’s Cancer Action Plan 2020–2024 and Health and Medical Strategy 2022–2032. Our research aims to:
Study a research degree or PhD with Deakin’s Faculty of Health and tackle some of the most urgent and important clinical and public health problems of our time.
The work the Hub undertakes will recognise the important role of carers and deliver research that makes a positive impact on people's lives.
The Centre of Excellence in Cancer Carer Research, Translation and Impact is undertaking a study to better understand the experiences, and develop resources to support the needs, of all carers, including those from regional or rural communities, non-English speaking backgrounds and those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
The MindOnLine is a mindfulness program designed for caregivers of people living with cancer. Our researchers have been exploring whether an online mindfulness program like MindOnLine can help people caring for someone with cancer to reduce stress and manage their thoughts and feelings.
The Cancer Carer Hub brings together expertise from researchers across disciplines to create evidence-based solutions that make a positive impact.
Professor Patricia Livingston, Co-Principal Investigator
Professor Victoria White, Co-Principal Investigator
Associate Professor Anna Ugalde, Associate Professor
Professor Liliana Orellana, Professor of Biostatistics
Professor Antonina Mikocka-Wallus, Associate Head of School, Research
Professor Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, Associate Dean, Research
Dr Natalie Winter, Research Fellow
Dr Stephanie Cowdery, Cancer Carer Centre Research Fellow
Hannah Jongebloed, Associate Research Fellow
Dr Lahiru Russell, Faculty of Health Strategic Fellow, Evaluation
Associate Professor Nikki McCaffrey, Associate Professor
Professor Suzanne Robinson, Chair and Head, Deakin Health Economics
Professor Peter Martin, Professor of Communication and End of Life Care
Ms Meg Chiswell, Deputy Director, OCPH
Our strong and active ties to external partners ensure our research makes a real-world impact. Our partners include:
Our team is here to answer your questions and help you learn more about the Cancer Carer Hub.
