By Deanne Jeffers
For Goulburn Valley families facing cancer, better access to care and support is on the horizon as GV Health takes the next step toward establishing a new Integrated Cancer Centre (ICC) in Shepparton.
GV Health announced last week that it is in the process of appointing consultants to complete detailed design work for the new ICC to be based at the Shepparton Hospital.
The centre will be developed in line with the Shepparton Hospital Master Plan, ensuring the new facility integrates seamlessly with existing services and future growth.
Following the completion of the design phase, construction is expected to commence from November 2025, supported by $30M in funding from the Federal Government.
While the second stage is not yet funded, design work is also being undertaken for this next step, which is estimated to cost approximately $90M.
GV Health chief executive Matt Sharp said the new ICC is a vital investment in the region’s cancer care capacity.
“Stage 1 of the Integrated Cancer Centre will deliver much-needed additional space, easing pressure on both patients and staff. However, services will be split across two separate locations at Shepparton Hospital, and radiation therapy will remain off-site at GenesisCare in the Shepparton CBD,” Mr Sharp said.
“Our vision is to bring all cancer services together under one roof, just as other regional public health services in Victoria have done. While Stage 1 doesn’t deliver that outcome just yet, completing the design work for Stage 2 means we’ll be ready to deliver as soon as full funding is secured.”
GV Health will continue to work closely with government and community stakeholders to ensure access to comprehensive cancer care for the Goulburn Valley region.
