Annual Congress

With the full program available and only today left to secure your Early Bird discount, now is the time to lock in your spot at the 2026 CNSA Annual Congress.  Did you know you can register now at the discounted early bird rate and choose to pay later via invoice?  It's an easy way to make sure you don't miss out! 

Following a record-breaking number of abstract submissions, our Program Committee has shaped a dynamic and engaging program that honours the depth, innovation and leadership across cancer nursing. From nurse-led models of care and emerging therapies, to survivorship, psychosocial care, digital health and workforce development, this year’s program brings together the ideas and expertise driving change across our profession.

We are thrilled to share that this year’s Congress has received a record-breaking number of abstract submissions, showcasing the depth, innovation and leadership across cancer nursing. Submissions span nurse-led models of care, advanced practice and emerging therapies, supportive care and survivorship, equity and culturally safe care, haematology and solid tumour streams, digital health and care-at-home innovation, education and workforce development, psychosocial care, palliative practice, and treatment safety - an incredible reflection of the impact that cancer nurses are having across Australia.

We are delighted to announce three additional keynote speakers in Clair Scott (Haematology CNC), Shannon Philp (Gynae Oncology NP) and Steph Barrett (Palliative Care), further strengthening a line-up that will help shape an exceptional Congress in Perth. This year’s program will explore how innovation, education, integration and advocacy intersect to elevate cancer nursing practice and showcase nurse-led models of care.

Attending Congress is one of the most valuable professional development opportunities available to cancer nurses; and we know that making it happen can sometimes require a little extra support. Download our letter of support or apply for a travel grant - keep reading to find out how.

Early Bird registrations are now open for the 2026 CNSA Annual Congress, and we’re delighted to invite you to join us in Perth from 17–19 June 2026. This year’s Congress is built around a clear and purposeful program for cancer nurses, focused on how we can Innovate, Integrate, Advocate and Educate to elevate cancer nursing.

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Planning is well underway for our 28th Annual Congress, taking place in Perth from 17–19 June, and it is shaping up to be the must-attend event on the cancer nursing calendar. We are delighted to announce our first keynote speakers Professor Kim Alexander, Professor Mei Krishnasamy and Daniel Johnstone (consumer and PhD Candidate), who will set the stage for an outstanding Congress program.

Have you submitted yours yet? We invite all cancer nurses, researchers, educators and healthcare professionals to contribute to the 2026 program and share the incredible work happening across Australia.

Have you submitted yours yet? EOIs for the Pre-Congress Symposiums (full-day and half-day) and Concurrent Sessions for the 28th CNSA Annual Congress are now open.

We’re thrilled to be heading back to Perth for the first time since 2015! Join us from 17 - 19 June as we bring the best of cancer nursing to the West Coast, while also learning from the incredible expertise of local clinicians and researchers.