Supported by the Australia Indonesia Institute, the Australia Indonesia Collaboration for Cervical Cancer Patient Education, AI-KPPKS (Australia Indonesia – Kolaborasi untuk Pendidikan Pasien Kanker Serviks) introduces a new methodology for collaboratively designing and delivering timely educational resources to Indonesians diagnosed with cervical cancer.
In this initiative, a diverse group of stakeholders from Indonesia and Australia will join forces over a twelve-month period. Participants will include physicians, cancer patients and survivors, Indonesian medical associations, civil society organizations, and representatives from the Department of Health in Yogyakarta.
The project utilizes an innovative approach, encouraging both patients and doctors to engage in meaningful dialogue about the objectives and challenges of patient education. By sharing their experiences and insights, they will work together to identify the essential information needed, and the most effective communication strategies tailored for different patient demographics, with a focus on promoting equity in healthcare access.
In collaboration with our esteemed partner, the Nossal Institute for Global Health at the University of Melbourne, the AI-KPPKS initiative is set to launch with its first stakeholder meeting in June 2025. All activities will be held in Yogyakarta and will encompass curriculum development workshops, collaborative design of the educational material, a peer review process by stakeholders, and finally, the piloting of these resources in three hospitals later in 2025.
This initiative aligns with several relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being – By enhancing patient education and healthcare equity, the project aims to improve the health outcomes and well-being of cervical cancer patients in Indonesia.
- SDG 4: Quality Education – Through the development of educational curricula and resources tailored for cervical cancer patient needs, the project emphasizes the importance of inclusive and equitable quality education in health contexts.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – The focus on ensuring that information is communicated effectively to diverse cervical cancer patient groups directly targets health inequalities, promoting equitable access to crucial health information.
Through this collaboration, we strive to foster an environment where cancer patients receive the support and knowledge they need, ultimately contributing to improved health outcomes and educational standards within the community.
Researchers
Prof. dr. Siswanto Agus Wilopo, SU, MSc, ScD
Rahmah S. Hadati, S.Tr.Keb., MAMidPrac
dr. Rosalia Kurniawati Harisaputra, MPH
Partners: Nossal Institute for Global Health at the University of Melbourne
Professor Linda Bennett
Funding
This project is funded by Australia Indonesia Institute (AII)
