Draft National Optimal Care Pathways (OCP) Framework

Background

The first national Australian Cancer Plan (the Plan), launched in November 2023, is a once in a generation reform opportunity that aims to deliver world class cancer outcomes and experience for all Australians affected by cancer irrespective of their background or location.

OCPs have been embedded in the Plan as national standards of consistent, safe, high-quality, and evidence-based care, including cancer-specific and population-specific OCPs.

The Plan gives priority to the establishment of a National OCP Framework. A nationally consistent framework for OCPs is needed to standardise the approach to developing, updating, adapting, evaluating, and embedding OCPs into cancer care. This will support health professionals and health services to deliver optimal care, and ensure OCPs are available to, and resonate with, people affected by cancer.

The vision is for OCPs to be embedded into clinical practice as the standard of cancer care, ensuring cultural safety and accessibility throughout the cancer journey, improving equity in cancer care and outcomes for all Australians.

View the draft National OCP Framework below:

Why your views matter

Cancer Australia is undertaking a broad consultation process to ensure all relevant stakeholders have the opportunity for input. You are invited to have your say.

We are keen to hear the views of people from all geographic locations, age groups, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. This includes service planners, policy makers, OCP developers, cancer services, primary health networks, peak bodies, colleges, associations and societies, clinicians, allied health professionals, consumers, carers and community, and priority population groups.

Your feedback is essential in refining and strengthening the draft National OCP Framework. This consultation period offers the opportunity for stakeholders across the cancer sector to contribute their perspectives on the key elements outlined in the draft framework.

How to have your say

You can choose to have your say in two ways:

The survey is now closed. Thanks for participating.

2. Register for one of the informative webinars on the draft National OCP Framework that suits your interest 

Who Date Time (AEDT) Registration 

People affected by cancer, families,

carers, community

Monday, 25 March 2024 11:30am – 12:30pm
Thursday, 4 April 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clinicians, allied health professionals Friday, 22 March 2024 11:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesday, 2 April 2024 11:00am – 12:00pm

Policy stakeholders, service planners,

hospital networks

Tuesday, 26 March 2024 10:00am – 11:00am
Primary care Friday, 5 April 2024 10:00am – 11:00am

 

How we will use your responses 

Survey responses and discussion from webinars will be used to refine and improve the draft National OCP Framework in order to deliver the final National OCP Framework. 

Consultation will close on Monday, 8 April 2024. 

 

Questions and assistance 

If you have any questions about this consultation process, or if you have any technical issues using the Engagement Hub, please contact Jessamine Kwan, Project Manager, at jess.kwan@canceraustralia.gov.au