Department of Health and Aged Care - Understanding Cancer Survivorship Care

Evaluate the literature to explore the survivorship needs of cancer patients.

label Opportunity type
College approved Internship
schedule Application date
31 Aug 2023 | 9am - 15 Sep 2023 | 5pm
school Level
Bachelor
Master

About

At the Department of Health and Aged Care, the work we do shapes health, aged care and sport policy, programs and research in Australia. Our work involves: 

  • awareness and education 
  • consultation and engagement 
  • grants and tenders 
  • initiatives and programs 
  • administration of legislation 
  • policy 
  • regulation and compliance 
  • research

Our department is led by 7 groups:

  • Ageing and Aged Care Group 
  • The Ageing and Aged Care Group guides and influences the direction of ageing and aged care, developing policy and implementing programs in collaboration with the sector through co-design. 
  • Chief Medical Officer Group
  • The Chief Medical Officer Group is made up of the principal medical advisers to the Minister for Health and the department. 
  • Corporate Operations Group
  • The Corporate Operations Group delivers a broad range of end-to-end ministerial support services, HR, Communication, ICT, Finance, our state network, law, assurance and managing the Budget process for the department. 
  • Health Products Regulation Group 
  • The Health Products Regulation Group (HPRG/TGA) looks after the regulation of therapeutic goods and certain controlled drugs and drug substances to ensure these products do not put Australians' health and safety at risk.  
  • Health Resourcing Group
  • The Health Resourcing Group oversees medical benefits, technology assessment and access, the health workforce, benefits integrity, digital health and the national COVID-19 vaccine program.
  • Health Strategy, First Nations and Sport 
  • The Health Strategy, First Nations and Sport Group oversees strategic policy and relations, health economics and research, sport and First Nations health.
  • Primary and Community Care Group
  • The Primary and Community Care Group is responsible for leading the department’s work on policies and programs relating to mental health, primary care, population health, prevention and cancer, hearing and chronic conditions. 

Project:   Understanding Cancer Survivorship Care (Health Strategy, First Nations and Sport Group)

Internship details

Internship Availability

Semester 1,  2024

Internship Discipline/s

Science or Health/Medicine

Internship Level

Prefer 3rd yr undergraduate, or PG coursework

Available to International Students

Yes

Preferred Project Skills:

Literature reviews

Clearances Required

No

Host Supervisor

Leah Gerrard

For enquiries, please contact Annabel Dobson, Assistant Director, External Data Partnerships and Capability,

E: Annabel.Dobson@health.gov.au

Location

National Department of Health and Aged Care, Central Office, 23 Furzer Street, Phillip, ACT

Project Opportunities/Benefits for the Intern
  • Opportunities to meet with Senior Executives and present to key decision makers, depending on topic
  • May also have opportunities to attend seminars, workshops or training

Summary:

This project will evaluate the literature to explore the survivorship needs of cancer patients. This includes understanding healthcare service requirements and key issues that may relate to ongoing and/or long-term side effects. The review could also explore strategies for improving these outcomes. This work will assist in the analysis of existing linked datasets in the Department of Health and Aged Care and help identify elements that could be incorporated into future Optimal Care Pathways.