The NSW Cancer Plan provides a whole-of-sector perspective on cancer control and describes how our key stakeholders across the state, including NSW Health, will work together to deliver better outcomes.
"This plan takes an equity-led approach to cancer control. It seeks to ensure each and every person affected by cancer is seen at the right time, in the right place, for the right care."
This plan was designed by the Cancer Institute NSW with stakeholders who provided their thoughts, comments and expertise. This plan was brought to you by more than 800 people who contributed their experiences and expertise to set the direction of cancer control over the next five years.
Download the NSW Cancer Plan
This PDF document is a printable version of the NSW Cancer Plan.
This PDF document is a printable infographic summary of the Plan.
Implementation of the NSW Cancer Plan
The NSW Cancer Plan Implementation Plans have been developed by the Cancer Institute NSW, in consultation with key stakeholders and partners, to support the achievement of the goals and priorities in the NSW Cancer Plan.
These Implementation Plans detail how we will address the priorities and achieve the goals in practice through a range of activities, the responsible collaborators and stakeholders, and the timeframes for delivering these within the life of the NSW Cancer Plan.
Download the NSW Cancer Plan Implementation Plans
This PDF document is a printable version of the NSW Cancer Plan Implementation Plan 2024–2025.
This PDF document is a printable version of the NSW Cancer Plan Implementation Plan 2022–2023.
Monitoring and evaluation of the NSW Cancer Plan
Monitoring and evaluating is vital to understand progress towards meeting the NSW Cancer Plan goals and target outcomes and to support continued improvements. This includes Implementation Plan progress monitoring (Progress Snapshot), the Performance Index and evaluation of programs and initiatives.
Learn more about these monitoring and evaluation activities.
Download the NSW Cancer Plan Implementation Plan Progress Snapshot
This PDF document is a printable version of the NSW Cancer Plan Implementation Plan 2022–2023 Progress Snapshot.
Cancer in Aboriginal people in NSW
The NSW Cancer Plan recognises Aboriginal communities as a priority for cancer control in our state.
The NSW Cancer Plan recognises Aboriginal peoples as the first peoples of Australia and the traditional custodians of the lands in NSW. This plan recognises Aboriginal communities as a priority.
Aboriginal people are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, are likely to be younger when they are diagnosed and are more likely to die of cancer than non-Aboriginal people.
Learn more about cancer in Aboriginal people and how we are working together to lessen the impact of cancer on Aboriginal people in NSW.
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Goals
These goals set clear outcomes that will help us to achieve the vision.
Reduce inequity in cancer outcomes
Reduce the incidence of cancer
Increase cancer survival
Enhance quality of life and experience for people at risk of and affected by cancer
Overriding principles
Three overriding principles guide the direction of the NSW Cancer Plan.
Equity of outcomes
Improve cancer outcomes in communities that continue to have poorer outcomes to help everyone achieve their best health. Focus on achieving equitable cancer outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
Person-centredness
Focus on the experiences of people with cancer and those accessing screening and prevention services, to ensure they achieve outcomes that are meaningful to them.
Collaboration
Work together at the system service and care team levels with clear roles, accountabilities and governance, to achieve the best cancer outcomes.
Priorities of the NSW Cancer Plan
Priority 1
Prevention of cancers
Priority 2
Screening and early detection of cancers
Priority 3
Optimal cancer treatment, care and support
Priority 4
Cancer research
Learn more about the priorities of the NSW Cancer Plan
Strategic actions
System enablers
Staff are engaged and well supported
- Leadership and culture
- Workforce
Innovation and digital advances inform service delivery
- Data and information
- Technology and innovation
The system is managed sustainably
- Governance
- Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
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Target outcomes
The target outcomes provide measures of success for achievement of the goals.
Achieve equitable cancer outcomes for all NSW residents.
Reduce the risk of preventable cancers for people in NSW.
Increase one-and five-year survival of NSW residents with cancer.
Increase the collection and use of people’s reported experience and outcomes to improve care and services.
