The Cancer Carer Hub offers evidence-based support and resources to cancer carers in Victoria, aiming to enhance their health and wellbeing.
Professor Vicki White was a guest at the recent launch of the Victorian cancer plan 2024-2028, alongside the Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas and the CEO, Cancer Council Victoria, Adjunct Professor Todd Harper AM. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the Cancer Council Victoria on behalf of the cancer carer community.
Deakin cancer care experts suggest ways you can offer meaningful support to a friend who has been diagnosed with cancer.
We are delighted to advise that Associate Professor Anna Ugalde has recently been promoted to professor. Dr Natalie Winter has also been promoted to senior research fellow. Each promotion is an acknowledgement of their demonstrated hard work and excellent contribution to Deakin and will be effective 1 January 2025.
Congratulations to Professor Trish Livingston being named Deakin Distinguished Professor, the University's highest academic honour, recognising a professor’s significant and sustained contribution to Deakin, taking into account their academic reputation, exceptional teaching or research, exceptional academic achievements and service to professional or public life.
The John Deeble lecture and panel discussion took place this October at the Australian National Museum in Canberra, marking the 40th anniversary of Medicare, co-signed by John Deeble. Dr Natalie Winter from the Cancer Carer Hub attended and delivered a presentation at the event on her experience with the Deeble Institute Summer Research Scholarship. She emphasised the urgent need to prioritise carers within the healthcare system, addressing an esteemed audience of public sector leaders, health executives and academics.
Our team is here to answer your questions and help you learn more about the Cancer Carer Hub.
