OSWANZ 2026 Conference
October 15 - October 16
We are thrilled to announce our 17th Oncology Social Work Australia New Zealand Conference – Bridging Care: Social Work Within and Beyond the Hospital – in Sydney, Australia. This is an unique opportunity for nationally and internationally acclaimed social workers to share knowledge, research, and skills to enhance our service delivery and support to cancer patients and their families. This conference is open to all social workers and other health professionals working in oncology and palliative care across Australia and from Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Subthemes for the conference include: pediatrics, adolescents and young adults, First Nations Peoples, end of life, community based support, future directions of oncology social work.
The call for abstracts will be coming soon.
Registration and application for travel grants will open later this year.
OSWANZ members will be the first to receive communication about the conference, as well have access to reduced pricing, so register now with OSWANZ if you’ve not already!
- 📅 Date: 15-16 October 2026
- 📍 Location: Rydges Sydney Central, Surry Hills NSW
- 🤝 Networking & Professional Growth: Connect with colleagues across settings and expand your professional community.
- 📚 Inspiring Sessions: Sessions will cover key topics in oncology social work—stay tuned for speaker and agenda announcements.
- 💼 Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities: Available soon for those interested in supporting the work of oncology social workers. Please reach out to the Conference Committee by email if interested!
Pricing
| Conference Pricing | ||||
| OSWANZ Members | Non-Members | Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Maori and Pacific Health Workers | Students | |
| Full Conference – Early Bird (1st May 2026 – 31st July 2026) | $450 | $550 | $250 | $250 |
| Full Conference Standard Pricing (from 1st August 26) | $510 | $610 | $250 | $250 |
| Daily Rate (Thurs or Fri) | $270 | $320 | $150 | $150 |
Abstract Submission Timeline:
| Abstract Timeline | Date |
| Call for abstracts | 1st May |
| Abstracts close | 15th June |
| Confirmation of successful abstracts | 10th July |
| Deadline to accept | 31st July |
Travel Grant Timeline:
| Travel Grant | Date |
| Travel Grant applications open | 1st May |
| Closing date for travel grant applications | 15th June |
| Confirmation of successful travel grant application | 10th July |
Registration Timeline
| Registration | Date |
| Early bird registration opens | 1st May |
| Early bird registration closes | 31st July |
| Full price registration | 1st August – closing of registration |