Speakers
Plenary Sessions
Led by Congress Chair Suzanne Bartlett, the session will begin with a Welcome to Country and a formal opening from CNSA President Anne Mellon
Cancer nurses are at the forefront of innovation, designing and leading models of care that improve access, quality, and patient experience. This plenary celebrates nurse-led practice across screening, treatment, and end-of-life care, demonstrating how nursing leadership is reshaping what is possible within contemporary cancer services. Through real-world examples, speakers will showcase advanced practice, independent decision-making, and the impact of nurses leading care in increasingly complex environments.
From specialist-led colposcopy services and proactive oral therapy monitoring to nurse-driven telehealth in palliative care, this session highlights how nurses are not only responding to system pressures, but actively designing smarter, more compassionate models of care. Attendees will gain insight into how innovation led by nurses improves outcomes, supports earlier intervention, and strengthens continuity of care across the cancer journey.
