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What CNSA is all about
The Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA) is the peak professional body for over 7,700 dedicated cancer nurses across Australia, representing over 2,000 members. CNSA supports and advocates for cancer nurses working across all levels of patient care, covering the full spectrum of cancer nursing.
Reflecting the collective vision of our members to achieve the best possible outcomes for all people affected by cancer, CNSA acts as a resource providing education, training, knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities for cancer nurses nationwide.
Did you know that 1 in 4 cancer nurses are CNSA members?
Being a CNSA member is a stamp of commitment to the profession, and life-long learning. It means you have access to a wealth of benefits designed to support your professional growth and enhance your impact in cancer nursing.
You’ll enjoy free local education events; share and learn through our Specialist Practice Networks and Communities of Practice; and receive discounted registration to our Annual Congress. You can also keep up to date with free weekly CPD webinars; apply for research and professional development grants; stay informed with valuable publications; and connect with the broader community through our online Q&A knowledge-sharing platform.
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Joining CNSA connects you to a supportive network of cancer nursing professionals and provides a range of exclusive benefits. Wherever you are in your cancer nursing journey — or if you support cancer care — there’s a CNSA membership for you!
CNSA provides tailored CPD recommendations and matches professionals with career-advancing opportunities, from new roles to research and leadership pathways.
The CNSA has over 2,000 members across metro, rural, regional and remote Australia. As a member of the CNSA, there are many ways to connect with our incredible community of cancer nursing professionals. Join our popular Q&A forum for real-time knowledge sharing, explore upcoming meetings in our Communities of Practice, discover how to join a Specialist Practice Network, and find out more about our highly anticipated Annual Congress. Connect, collaborate, and grow alongside peers dedicated to advancing cancer.
CNSA runs a series of workshops, dinners and seminars through our State Groups and Specialist Practice Networks. These educational events are free for members, and cover a wealth of topics relevant to cancer care and cancer control. These are some of the many benefits of being a member of the CNSA.
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