Recent Events Institute events 2011

13 Nov 2011

End of treatment: What next for childhood cancer patients?


Fully sponsored by the Cancer Institute NSW, this successful forum was held at the Aerial Function Centre, University of Technology Sydney on Sunday 13 November 2011... more >

18 - 20 Oct 2011

2011 Oceania Tobacco Control Conference


The conference is recognised as the Oceania region’s foremost leadership summit on tobacco control, engaging some of the world’s leading health experts and disease control specialists... more >

23 Sep 2011

Communicating with adolescents and young adults with cancer


This free education day is open to all health professionals who care for adolescents and young adults with cancer. Experts in the field will explore a range of topics including communication skills, health literacy, consent and legal issues as well as ethical dilemmas in this age group. .. more >

09 Sep 2011

Gynaecological oncology health professionals education day


This professional education event was hosted by the Cancer Institute NSW on 9 September 2011 in North Sydney. Leading health professionals featured in a program that included a mix of clinical presentations and a facilitated hypothetical session following three different cervical cancer patient journeys... more >

01 Sep 2011

Haematology oncology education day for allied health


This free event was sponsored by the Cancer Institute NSW and the NSW Oncology Group (NSWOG) Haematology Oncology. The day was designed for allied health professionals working with people who have haematological cancer. Experts explored issues relating to the management of specific haematological cancers from the medical, allied health and patient perspectives. There was also an opportunity to view displays from various specialty groups... more >

14 Jul 2011

2011 Premier's Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research


View videos of the winners and special guests of the 2011 Cancer Institute NSW Premier's Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research. The awards celebrate the work and the outstanding contributions made by cancer researchers in New South Wales. .. more >

04 Jun 2011

Gynaecological oncology regional workshop - Dubbo


Half day workshop for regional health professionals interested in or working with women with gynaecological cancers. Medical officers, general practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals are invited to attend... more >

13 May 2011

Brain Tumour Support and Education Forum 2011


The 2011 forum featured International Guest Speaker, Associate Professor David Reardon, as well as leading local clinicians across the spectrum of care presenting patient-focussed education sessions covering all aspects of the patient journey. The day culminated with a dedicated Q&A session facilitated by ABC science journalist Robyn Williams and featuring neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo. .. more >

30 Apr 2011

Gynaecological oncology regional workshop - Moruya


Half day workshop for regional health professionals interested in or working with women with gynaecological cancers. Medical officers, general practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals are invited to attend... more >

27 Apr 2011

Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Education Day


The Sydney Youth Cancer Services and Cancer Institute NSW are hosting a free AYA Oncology Education Day for health professionals involved in the care of adolescent and young adult cancer patients. .. more >

Please note:
Events publicised on this website align to the goals and objectives of the NSW Cancer Plan 2011-2015, are evidence-based, not-for profit and are conducted by:

  • Professional colleges
  • Cancer councils
  • State-based, national and international cancer control organisations and agencies.
  • Cancer or health services
  • Government organisations
  • Academic institutions.

The Cancer Institute NSW will consider events that meet this criteria on a case-by-case basis, and will not support activities or groups that do not comply with strict evidence-based principles.

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