National Cancer Data Strategy

Cancer Australia is working to develop a National Cancer Data Strategy to improve access to, and consistency in, cancer data collection for the Australian community. Above all, these data will continue to inform the quality and outcomes of Australia's excellent cancer care.

As the first step, Towards a National Cancer Data Strategy: Foundation document was developed and made available for comment and feedback from 14 November 2007 to 31 March 2008.  The Foundation document outlines what data already exist and identifies cancer data needs. It was developed by Professor David Roder in consultation with Cancer Australia’s National Cancer Data Strategy Advisory Group, the Cancer Australia Strategic Forum and other key stakeholders.

The feedback is now being reviewed and a final edition of the Foundation document will be completed over the next two months.  This document will inform the development of a National Cancer Data Strategy, and will remain as a companion document for future reference.  The National Cancer Data Strategy and Foundation document will provide direction for collaborative effort to improve cancer data development for the Australian community.   Both documents will be available on this site during the second half of 2008.