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Be the Voice That Makes a Difference: Survivors Teaching Students Webinar on 27 February

Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG) 2 mins read
 
 
 

The Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG) is calling on people with a lived experience of ovarian and other gynaecological cancers, including those personally diagnosed and their caregivers, to join a powerful movement that is changing the future of healthcare.

Register now for a free Survivors Teaching Students® (STS) information webinar on Thursday 27 February at 12.30pm AEDT and discover how your story can educate and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.

ANZGOG’s Survivors Teaching Students® program brings ovarian and other gynaecological cancer survivors and caregivers into the classrooms of our next generation of health professionals to teach them about women’s experiences with the diseases. Survivors and caregivers are in a unique position to help students understand the ‘lived experience’ of a gynaecological cancer, including the psychosocial impact, and the importance of timely diagnosis, good health communication and compassionate care.

Since its inception in 2017, the Survivors Teaching Students® program has educated over 18,000 medical, nursing and allied health students across Australia and New Zealand in partnership with 22 universities. Student feedback shows STS is a highly valued learning experience providing students with memorable patient insights to inform their future practice.

With more than 1,000 volunteers globally, the Survivors Teaching Students® program continues to grow; supporting and empowering people with a lived experience of gynaecological cancer to improve the diagnosis, treatment and care of women in the future.

For more information, visit www.anzgog.org.au/sts or watch: https://youtu.be/N2yeEZLK0KA 

 

Register Now and Be the Change 

If you or someone you know has been affected by an ovarian or gynaecological cancer and wants to turn experience into action, this webinar is the first step in making a lasting difference. 

📅 Date: Thursday 27 February 

🕒 Time: 12.30pm - 1pm AEDT 

📍 Where: Online webinar 

🔗 Register now: https://www.anzgog.org.au/sts-info-session/ 

 

ANZGOG’s Survivors Teaching Students® Program (STS) is made possible thanks to the fundraising efforts of WomenCan. To support STS, you can make a donation by visiting WomenCan.org.au 

 

The Survivors Teaching Students program is under license to ANZGOG from the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance in the USA. 

 

Media inquiries: Monique Cerreto T: 0416 282 464 E: [email protected]  

 

About ANZGOG: The Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG) is the peak national gynaecological cancer research organisation in Australia and New Zealand. Our vision is: Advancing research, Saving Lives. The group has more than 1500 members representing clinical, allied health and pure research specialties, and includes community. ANZGOG clinical trials are conducted at over 80 hospital sites and include both local and global collaborations to ensure the best research is available to improve life for women with a gynaecological cancer. 

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