OSWANZ Conference 2026
Event Date:
October 15, 2026
Event Location:
Rydges Sydney Central Surry Hills NSW, 28 Albion st, Sydney, NSW, 2010, australia
Event Description
We are thrilled to announce our 17th Oncology Social Work Australia New Zealand Conference – Bridging Care: Strengthening Oncology 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 is open – click here to learn more
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!
Conference Dinner Details:
- Date: Thursday 15th October
- Location: Surry Hills, close to conference venue – further details to be confirmed.
- Price: $100
Abstract Submission Timeline:
| Abstract Timeline | Date |
| Call for abstracts | 1st May |
| Abstracts close | 22nd June |
| Confirmation of successful abstracts | 10th July |
| Deadline to accept | 31st July |
Travel Grant Timeline:
| Travel Grant | Date |
| Travel Grant applications open | 1st June |
| 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 |
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