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Health Professional Groups
The Oncology Nurses Group (ONG) is a group for all nurses who care for people with cancer or who are involved in public health cancer control. Oncology Nurses Group (ONG).
The Allied Health Professionals Oncology Group (AHPOG) is a group for all Allied Health Professionals working in cancer care and public health.
Education Programs
The Clinical Trials – the Pathway from Research to Clinical Use session has been postponed.
Myeloma, plus Spirituality and Cancer Education Forum
Wednesday 29th May
Members of the Oncology Nurses Group, Allied Health Professionals Oncology Group, health professional students and their colleagues are invited to this education forum.
Myeloma, plus Spirituality and Cancer Education Forum Flyer (PDF, 491KB)
Lymphoedema awareness events
Friday 19 April 2013
Public Lymphoedema Awareness Evening
Held on Friday 19 April and Saturday the 20th of April 2013
These events supported Lymphoedema Awareness Month 2013 and provided an update on lymphoedema research and treatments for lymphoedema. Specific sessions were available for the public and health professionals.
Podcasts for these events will be available shortly, in the meantime please review the event flyers.
Lymphoedema awareness evening flyer (PDF, 594KB)
Lymphoedema therapists flyer (PDF, 613KB)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program information coming soon.
Health professional education forums
Health Professional Education Forums provide a range of cancer related lectures and workshops. Recent forum topics have included, "Supporting Patients through Smoking Cessation" "Promoting Wellness for People with Cancer" "Cancer Care for the Elderly" and "Managing Oncological Emergencies".
Health Professional Grants
Cancer Council Queensland Travel Grants to attend the Cancer Nursing Society of Australia Annual Winter Congress Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre 25th to 27th July 2013 are now open!
Important dates:
- Closing date for Travel Grant applications is Monday 20th May 5pm
- Successful grant recipients will be notified via Email by Monday 27th May 2013
- Closing date for conference discounted early bird registrations is Friday 31st May 2013
Our scholarship and travel grant program offers a range of opportunities for health professionals across Queensland to develop skills and knowledge in cancer control. Find out more information on Health Professional Grants.
More information
For more information about our health professional groups, education programs and grants, contact the Health Professional Education team on 634 5267 or email healthpros@cancerqld.org.au or you can order resources online.
The information available on this page should not be used as a substitute for advice from a properly qualified medical professional who can advise you about your own individual medical needs. It is not intended to constitute medical advice and is provided for general information purposes only. See our Disclaimer.
