Survey for clinicians involved in the delivery of prostheses services

Thank you for participating in this survey to help inform an independent review of cancer prostheses equity in Australia. 

Background

In cancer care, prostheses play a crucial role in helping people living with or have lived experience of cancer maintain their quality of life, restore functionality, foster independence, and support psychological wellbeing. However, strict eligibility criteria for current state and territory funded programs and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) limits access to prostheses for some people, particularly those requiring less common prostheses. For example, while people living with or have lived experience of breast cancer can access financial support through the External Breast Prosthesis Reimbursement Program, there is no equivalent scheme for other types of cancer-related prostheses needs.

Independent review of cancer prostheses equity

The Department of Health and Aged Care (the Department) have engaged KPMG to conduct an independent review of cancer prostheses equity in Australia to help to inform the future provision of services for individuals requiring prostheses due to cancer. The objectives of the review include:

• Establishing a clear view of current prostheses service delivery across Australia, including programs currently delivered by state and territories, as well as those available in comparable countries, to identify key gaps
• Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the current barriers and challenges faced by people living with or who have lived experience of cancer in accessing prostheses
• Developing strategies to address current gaps and barriers, in alignment with the objectives of the Australian Cancer Plan and with consideration for the needs of priority population groups and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Identifying funding options and determining the cost implications of a potential program that supports access to all necessary prostheses for people living with or have lived experience of cancer.

We would like to hear from clinicians who are involved in the delivery of prostheses services to people living with or who have a lived experience of cancer. We are interested in understanding the barriers, enablers, gaps and costs associated with accessing cancer prostheses in Australia.

For the purpose of this review, the term prosthesis refers to external prostheses only and will not refer to surgically implanted artificial body parts, such as replacement heart valves, bones or joints (e.g. hip replacement), cochlear implants, breast implants or breast reconstructions or dental implants.

About this survey

This survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

You can complete the survey on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. The survey is screen-reader friendly.

Your answers will be anonymous, voluntary and private.

You should not include information in your submission about another individual who is identified, or reasonably identifiable.

Your survey will be combined with responses from other consumers to inform the review. The results of the survey will be summarised in a report for the Department. Your individual results will not be provided to the Department, with the exception of quotes, in line with your preference (as indicated on the following page).

The survey will close at 11:59pm on Sunday 18th May 2025. 

Privacy and your personal information

Your answers will be kept anonymous. Information gathered during the survey will be analysed alongside other survey responses to identify themes. Your individual results will not be identifiable or published.

This survey is issued in accordance with KPMG's policies. All information and data collated shall only be used in accordance with KPMG's policies (including the KPMG survey privacy policy) and applicable laws. 

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Further information about how KPMG handles your personal information is set out in KPMG’s privacy statement.