Cancer Education Day

Registrations now open!

Cancer Education Day: oncology emergencies, current and emerging treatments, and toxicities.

This Cancer Education Day event will bring together health professionals from across the Barwon South West for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection.

This event focuses on improving outcomes for cancer patients through shared knowledge, multidisciplinary perspectives, and strengthened regional networks.

Event details:

• Date: Friday, 4th September 2026
• Time: 9.00am – 3.30pm (registrations open at 8.30am)
• Location: Deakin University, Warrnambool
• Cost: free event
• Register via TryBooking – places are limited!

Who should attend?

This event is designed for all health professionals involved in caring for cancer patients, including:

• Nurses (including inpatient, outpatient and oncology nurses)
• Allied health professionals
• Specialists and clinicians
• Primary care and community-based providers

What to expect?

• Expert presentations from regional and specialist clinicians
• A lived experience perspective
• Panel discussions on real-world challenges
• Opportunities to network and build connections across the South West
• Presentations from the following:
  • BSWRICS Co-Clinical Directors, A.Prof Theresa Hayes and Dr. Emmy Sneath
  • Haematologists, Dr. Jen Brotchie and Dr. Hisashi Tsuji
  • Medical Oncologist, A.Prof Ian Collins
  • Palliative Care Clinicians, Prof. Leeroy Williams and Dr. Emma Greenwood
  • Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Tracie Gleisner

Key topics include:

• Oncology emergencies
• Current and emerging treatments
• Treatment-related toxicities
• Regional collaboration in cancer care