Please join us for our digital seminar on: OSWANZ Zoom Webinar – From niche to necessity. The implications of near-death experiences Registration Please click the link HERE to register Joining OSWANZ Oncology Social Work Australia & New Zealand (OSWANZ) is a non-profit, incorporated, trans-national organisation dedicated to the enhancement of psychosocial services for people with …
Please join us for our digital seminar on: OSWANZ Zoom Webinar – From niche to necessity. The implications of near-death experiences Please join us for our digital seminar on: OSWANZ Zoom Webinar – Accessing NDIS for People with Cancer This digital event will be hosted via zoom on: Thursday 9TH February 2023 This webinar will …
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LGBTTQIA+ patients are at a higher risk for certain cancers yet access relevant screening and healthcare less frequently than cisgender, heterosexual women. This can be attributed to fears of discrimination, feeling unrepresented, and past experiences of disrespect from healthcare professionals. As social workers we have responsibilities to advocate for change and challenge the status quo. …
Parenting with cancer: an introduction to the Peter Mac Parent Matters service and an exploration of how we can support families during this time. –Presentation by Elena Schiena- Senior Social Worker and Christina Strouzas- Parent Support Social Worker It will be held on Thursday 10th August Webinar start times across Australia and New Zealand: …
Our theme celebrates the idea that with the right guidance, everyone working in cancer care can make a difference to the life of someone with cancer and their whānau, no matter what their training or speciality. With a focus on kotahitanga, collaboration and connection, participants can expect to learn about the patient and whānau experience, …
The Cost of Cancer Care – Addressing Financial Toxicity Concerns: With improving cancer survival and ever more sophisticated novel treatments, even with a universal public health care system, the impact for patients and families on financial well-being can be unexpected and prolonged. Oncology social workers have a duty of care to proactively address potential sources …
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OSWANZ Zoom Webinar - Psychosocial Support And Education Needs Of People Diagnosed With Head And Neck Cancer, And The Health Professionals Who Care For Them This digital event will be hosted via zoom on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024 This webinar will run for 1 hour. Webinar start times across Australia and New Zealand: Reserve your …
This webinar will look at the impact the introduction of Voluntary Assisted Dying has had on the role of Oncology social worker supporting patients and families.
This will be our last webinar for the year as our OSWANZ conference will be held in October. Please join us on September 18th. This session will explore the concepts of Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue and Burnout and will explain the risk factors for social workers who work with traumatised populations and people facing life …
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The 16th OSWANZ Conference - Diversity, Innovation and Future Directions of Oncology Social Work Save The Date: October 17th and 18th 2024 Where: Melbourne, Australia Full Details and Registration: OSWANZ Conference 2024 - Melbourne Oncology Social Work Australia New Zealand (OSWANZ) Conference 2024. The Conference will be held at the Woodward Conference Centre, University of …
