Case Study Client Situation
The Cancer Council South Australia (“TCCSA”) wanted to develop a strategy for Cancer Prevention and Supportive Care in South Australia.
As a long-term advisor, Pacific Strategy Partners was entrusted with preparing a sustainable prevention and supportive care investment strategy to reduce the burden of cancer in South Australia.
Approach
Working on a pro-bono basis, Pacific Strategy worked closely with the TCCSA to build a factbase on cancer prevention and support in South Australia.
- Prevention:
- PSP commenced by developing a clear and agreed understanding of the burden of disease on cancer in South Australia.
- Prevention strategies were identified.
- Prevention workshops were conducted to build a common understanding of the issues
- Prioritisation process was established.
- Supportive Care:
- Needs analysis was conducted to understand what services were required and by whom in SA.
- Prevention workshops were conducted to build a common understanding of the issues.
- Prioritisation process was established.
Impact
- The TCCSA was provided with a detailed report on how to invest in prevention and supportive care initiatives to reduce the burden of cancer in South Australia.
- The TCCSA Research Strategy was formally endorsed by the Board and is currently being implemented.
