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Did you miss the first round of abstract submissions? From 29 Jan – 26 February, we’re calling for final abstracts for our Annual Congress, under the theme: Global Voices, Local Actions: From Inspiration to Implementation.

Interested in partnering with CNSA on a Community of Practice? Keep reading for the full process and roles and responsibilities. We'd love to work with you to deliver these key networking and knowledge-sharing discussions for the cancer nursing community.

As we approach the end of another incredible year, I want to take a moment to reflect on our collective achievements and extend my gratitude to our members, volunteers, fellow Board Directors, and head office team for your unwavering dedication and support.

November is Asbestos Awareness Month, with 25 November to 1 December being Asbestos Awareness Week. In collaboration with Slater and Gordon, we share two case studies below, to shed light on the serious impact asbestos has on many lives across Australia.

We’re thrilled to announce that registrations for the combined CNSA & ICCN 2025 Congress are now open! For a limited time, CNSA and ISNCC members can take advantage of our exclusive Pre-Early Bird Release Rate - a $50 discount on the early bird price for the Full Registration Package. But hurry, only 50 tickets are available at this special rate.*

Earlier this year, we launched our inaugural Mentoring Program, focused on individual career advancement for both mentees and mentors, whilst also strengthening the fabric of our profession as a whole. Here's what participants from this year had to say.

It's been nearly a month since our inaugural Cancer Nurses Day, and what an important milestone it was. We reflected on the success of the initiative and the widespread recognition across the country at our recent Board meeting and took a moment to look at the engagement metrics nationally. Click here to see how we performed. Imagine how big this can get as we continue to grow and evolve! 

Thursday the 15th of August marks the inaugural Cancer Nurses Day here in Australia. This special day is all about recognising and celebrating the incredible work of the 7,500 cancer nurses across the country.