National Nursing Workforce Strategy Consultation 2023

CNSA joined with other nursing organisations on a letter advocating for the needs of nurses to the Senate Inquiry into Rural, Regional and Remote Medicare Access Funding.

In this episode of Nursing Excellence in Cancer Care, CEO Jemma Still and President Anne Mellon unpack why 2026 is a pivotal year for cancer nursing. They discuss the redevelopment of the Australian Cancer Nursing Framework, workforce pressures and burnout, national moves toward post‑graduate accreditation, and CNSA’s new cancer nursing education portal.

Cancer Australia has released a new report following the Understanding the Cancer Workforce Workshop, a national consultation that brought together leaders from across the cancer sector, including representatives from CNSA. The workshop explored the growing pressures on the cancer workforce and the changes needed to ensure Australia can continue to deliver high-quality cancer care into the future.

In this episode of Nursing Excellence in Cancer Care, we have collaborated with Palliative Care Nurses Australia to talk about the real, human side of end‑of‑life cancer care. They explore what palliative care nursing really involves, how oncology and palliative teams can work together, and practical ways to respond when patients and families ask confronting questions like “Am I dying?”

CNSA members are encouraged to take part in a national evaluation of the Australian Cancer Nursing and Navigation Program (ACNNP) and the Cancer Patient Support Program (CPSP). These Programs are designed to improve access to information, navigation and wrap-around support for people impacted by cancer, and to integrate seamlessly with existing health services.