The Past, Present and Future of AYA Cancer Nursing
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The Past, Present and Future of AYA Cancer Nursing

Build knowledge and skills in the planning and delivery of youth-friendly cancer care.

Date and time

Tue, 3 Dec 2024 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM AEDT

Location

VCCC Alliance, Level 7, Lecture Theatre B

305 Grattan Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours 30 minutes

This half day seminar is aimed at nurses with an interest in AYA cancer care.

Hosted at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, this seminar will provide a range of learning experiences including guest speakers, case-based panel discussions and workshop opportunities.

Participants will explore the principles and practicalities of delivering youth-friendly cancer care and have the opportunity to participate in one of three breakout workshops:

• Words Matter: Communicating Effectively with Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer

• Ethics and legal issues in AYA oncology

• Palliative care and advanced care planning for young people

This seminar will include the voice of Adolescent and Young Adult consumers. Their unique insights and perspectives as the receivers of healthcare, are recognised as critical to the future of AYA cancer care.

Morning tea and lunch will be included.

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VCCC Alliance

The VCCC Alliance aims to support the continual professional development of the cancer care workforce locally and further afield. Programs are available for multidisciplinary clinicians, researchers, educators, primary care and allied health practitioners.

The VCCC Alliance deliver a varied program of events, workshops, master-classes, symposia, online learning and sponsored leadership development opportunities to support and enable a highly-skilled, high-calibre workforce, well positioned to meet the field's future demands.