Support Group
Table of contents
Introduction 2
Description of the Issue Being Addressed 3
Rationale for the project 3
Aims of the project 4
The need for a support group 5
An analysis of the literature that informs the project 6
Benefits of support groups 7
Strategies of the project 8
The way in which the project would be evaluated 10
Benefits envisaged from conducting the project 10
Resources & Budget 11
Timeline 11
References 12
Appendix A 14
Detailed Budget 14
Appendix B 15
Timeline 15
Second Quarter April June 2006 15
Third Quarter July September 2006 15
Fourth Quarter October December 2006 16
Introduction
This project proposal aims to seek funding of $50,000 to expand the existing Prostate Cancer Support Group by employing a part-time registered Liaison Nurse and an Administration Officer to co-ordinate the group and allow them to develop the awareness of prostate cancer in the community. The funds will allow for the development of a standardised community education package that can be accessed by community groups, GP's, retirement homes, the library and other interested groups and individuals. The current support group is run by volunteers who meet monthly and feel they need some professional guidance to expand the group. It is the intention of this project to increase those meetings to fortnightly with the support of speakers and other health care professionals. The aim of this is to improve the quality of life and support provided to people living with cancer and their families.
The project goes on to describe its aims and rational, using current literature to back up evidence that support groups are a worthwhile cause. Furthermore, strategies, benefits of support groups and methods of evaluation are discussed, along with a comprehensive timeline and budget.
Description of the Issue Being Addressed
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men (apart from non-melanoma skin cancers) and according to the Australian Institute of
Introduction 2
Description of the Issue Being Addressed 3
Rationale for the project 3
Aims of the project 4
The need for a support group 5
An analysis of the literature that informs the project 6
Benefits of support groups 7
Strategies of the project 8
The way in which the project would be evaluated 10
Benefits envisaged from conducting the project 10
Resources & Budget 11
Timeline 11
References 12
Appendix A 14
Detailed Budget 14
Appendix B 15
Timeline 15
Second Quarter April June 2006 15
Third Quarter July September 2006 15
Fourth Quarter October December 2006 16
Introduction
This project proposal aims to seek funding of $50,000 to expand the existing Prostate Cancer Support Group by employing a part-time registered Liaison Nurse and an Administration Officer to co-ordinate the group and allow them to develop the awareness of prostate cancer in the community. The funds will allow for the development of a standardised community education package that can be accessed by community groups, GP's, retirement homes, the library and other interested groups and individuals. The current support group is run by volunteers who meet monthly and feel they need some professional guidance to expand the group. It is the intention of this project to increase those meetings to fortnightly with the support of speakers and other health care professionals. The aim of this is to improve the quality of life and support provided to people living with cancer and their families.
The project goes on to describe its aims and rational, using current literature to back up evidence that support groups are a worthwhile cause. Furthermore, strategies, benefits of support groups and methods of evaluation are discussed, along with a comprehensive timeline and budget.
Description of the Issue Being Addressed
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men (apart from non-melanoma skin cancers) and according to the Australian Institute of