The Regional Research Roundtable  focused on addressing health inequities in cancer care across rural and regional Victoria.

Held Wednesday 26 November 2025 on it used a World Café-style format, this event brought together researchers, healthcare professionals and those with lived experience to share insights, identify gaps, and co-design actionable solutions.

Through open, rotating conversations, we explored the unique challenges to undertaking research faced in rural and regional Victoria and generate ideas to inform more equitable research into access to cancer care.

Your voice matters - be part of shaping the future of cancer care and research in Victoria to improve outcomes in priority populations.

If you are interested in knowing more about the Regional Research Round Table or access to the recording please contact:

Carolyn Robertson, Project Manager Regional Equity Program. carolyn.robertson@vcccalliance.org.au

This event  

• Identified gaps and opportunities in cancer research relevant to rural/regional Victoria
• Fostered connections between new and established researchers and healthcare professionals
• Encouraged new voices in regional cancer research.
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Co Chairs

Dr Sam Harris
Medical Oncologist, Bendigo Regional Cancer Centre, Bendigo Health

Dr Eli Ristevski
Senior Lecturer, Monash University 
School of Rural Health

Speakers

Sinead Hickmott
Registered Nurse (Oncology), West Gippsland Healthcare Group

A/Prof Belinda Cash
Social Work and Gerontology, Charles Sturt University

Kathleen Wilkins, Consumer

Dr Heather Cameron 
Program Manager, ReViTALISE Regional Research Teaching Hub