Welcome to the NEMICS website. NEMICS is one of nine Integrated Cancer Services established in Victoria to bring about improvements in cancer care. To learn more about NEMICS visit About Us.
The role of NEMICS is to support and facilitate the integration and coordination of cancer services across ten Tumour Streams in the north eastern geographical region of Melbourne.
This website provides you with information about who we are and the work that we are undertaking. If you have any comments or requests, please Contact Us.
What's New?
New Mouth, Nose & Throat Online Support Group
An internet support group for people who have experienced cancer of the Mouth, Nose and Throat has been launched. Once registered, users will be able to participate in discussion forums, send group messages and engage in live conversations in the chat room.
For more information or to sign up visit www.cancerconnections.com.au/og
Upcoming Local Events
NEMICS Annual Forum on 31 August 2010
Venue: Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
View flyer for more details
Supportive Care Seminar on 1st September 2010
Venue: Austin Hospital, for more info click here.
Using the Internet to Help Manage your Health
Find out the best health sites, how to find useful information and how to manage your health care.
The next workshop will run on Friday 20 August from 10.00am-12.00pm
Location: State Library of Victoria, 323 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Bookings are essential - email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au or phone 8664 7099
Join Former St Kilda Football Player Andrew Jobling
The Northern Cancer Support Group invites you to a special launch.
Date: Friday 20 August
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Where: Plenty Valley Outreach Centre, 9 Danaher Drive, South Morang
Special guest speaker, Andrew Jobling, will talk about the heartbreak of losing his mum to cancer and share his strategies that helped him cope with the life changing experience.
This is a free event, registration is essential.
View flyer for more details.