$1B Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Moves Forward
The Australian and Victorian Governments have agreed on the implementation plan to develop the $1 billion Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
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7 November 2011
The Australian and Victorian Governments have agreed on the implementation plan to develop the $1 billion Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon welcomed the agreement that will see the Gillard Government provide $426 million towards the billion dollar Centre.
“We have made great advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, with the five year survival rate now more than 61%. But, cancer is still the leading cause of the burden of disease in Australia and there is much more to be done,” Minister Roxon said.
“The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre is a key component to the Gillard Government’s record $2.5 billion investment to improve the detection and treatment of cancer.
“This billion dollar world class cancer centre will lead the way in translating ground-breaking research into new and innovative cancer treatments for Victorian families.”
The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre will include:
- 160 multi-day beds
- 42-bed critical care unit
- 110 same day beds
- 24 bed clinical trial unit
- 8 Medihotel suites
- 8 operating theatres
- radiation oncology bunkers
The Commonwealth is providing $426 million towards the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre project, which makes this project the largest single project funded by the Gillard Government’s $5 billion Health and Hospitals Fund. The Victorian Government is also providing $426 million and additional contributions are being provided by organisations occupying the VCCC and philanthropic donations.
The Gillard Government will soon provide its first payment of almost $100 million to the Victorian Government and plans to provide a total of $233 million this financial year.
For all media inquiries, please contact the Minister's Office on 02 6277 7220
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