Bridging the gap: enhanced communication and knowledge-sharing between GV Health Oncology and community clinicians- the GV Heath Oncology Showcase

Over the past 18 months, the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA), in collaboration with the University of Wollongong, has delivered The Principles and Practices of Difficult Intravenous Access (DIVA) micro credential courses across the country. With a deliberate focus on improving equity of access to educational opportunities for cancer nurses, CNSA has focused on reaching nurses in regional and remote areas who often face barriers to attending hands-on professional development.

Developed by researchers at Monash University and McGrath Foundation (supported by CNSA), this project aims to develop a self-assessment tool specifically designed for specialist cancer nurses who provide care to people with cancer and conduct pilot psychometric testing to examine internal consistency and known-group validity.

Good news for nurse practitioners and patients: PBAC has recommended expanded prescribing in cancer care. Read the President’s update for what this means, highlights from CanForum, and an invitation to join our Rare Cancers Community of Practice on 19 September to keep the advocacy conversation going.

At our recent CNSA Breast Cancer Community of Practice meeting, members came together with Marisa Stevens and Jenny Gilchrist to unpack the latest insights from the Breast Cancer Trials Conference and explore their relevance for nursing practice.

Led by CNSA's Radiation Oncology Specialist Practice Network, this study represents the largest survey of the Radiation Oncology Nursing workforce in Australia, offering previously unexplored perspectives on roles, responsibilities, and how they view their practice.