New Congress Keynote Speakers announced
Meet our keynote speakers:
| Clair Scott | |
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Clair has been practicing clinically in Haematology and Oncology for 26 years, gaining experience across Cell and Tissue Therapy, Apheresis Procedures, Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Palliative Care, Survivorship, and Ambulatory Cancer Care. For the last five years, she has served as the Clinical Nurse Consultant for CAR-T Cell Therapy, embracing the challenge of helping to grow this program in Western Australia. |
| Shannon Philp | |
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Shannon, HESTA Nurse of the Year 2021 and Cancer Australia Jeannie Ferris Award recipient 2019, is Australia’s first Nurse Practitioner in gynaecological oncology. She leads innovative nurse-led models that improve access, streamline referrals, and enhance outcomes for women with gynaecological cancers. Her work spans clinical practice, research, and education, demonstrating how advanced practice nurses can integrate services, innovate care, educate the workforce, and advocate for patient-centred, sustainable models. |
| Steph Barrett | |
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Steph brings over 35 years of health sector experience and is a leading advocate for transforming palliative care in rural and remote Western Australia. She leads the expansion of palliative care services within the WA Country Health Service, where she drives innovative models of care, expands multidisciplinary hubs, strengthens specialist staffing, and established a statewide after-hours telehealth service, improving access and empowering clinicians to deliver high-quality, patient-centred palliative care across regional communities. |
Pre-Congress Symposiums: Immerse Yourself Before Congress Begins
Kickstart your Congress experience with our Pre-Congress Symposiums, offering up to 4 full-day and 8 half-day workshops designed to deliver practical, in-depth learning. These immersive sessions allow you to explore complex topics with leading experts, build real-world skills, and connect with peers before the main program begins.
Workshops span key areas including advanced practice, immunotherapy toxicity, vascular access, gynaecological and liver cancer care, communication support, radiation oncology, inherited cancer risk, leadership, education, and making nursing work visible. Whether you’re looking to strengthen clinical capability, expand your scope of practice, or develop your leadership voice, there’s a session tailored to your goals.
Places are limited to maintain interactive learning environments, so be sure to secure your spot early and make the most of this hands-on opportunity to elevate your cancer nursing practice.