About us

The Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA) is the peak national body representing multidisciplinary health professionals whose work encompasses cancer control and care. COSA members are doctors, nurses, scientists and all allied health professionals involved in the clinical care of cancer patients.  COSA is affiliated with and provides medical and scientific advice to Cancer Council Australia.

Mission and objectives

The overarching mission of COSA is to improve the care of Australians affected by cancer. In order to improve cancer care and control in Australia COSA seeks to:

  • understand and provide for the professional needs of its multidisciplinary membership;
  • promote and facilitate research across the spectrum of cancer care;
  • promote and provide multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary education;
  • contribute to, and advocate for, national issues surrounding cancer care policy in Australia;
  • enhance the quality of care.


Vision

COSA is recognised as the peak independent clinical authority on all aspects of cancer care and control in Australia.

Office bearers 2011

President:  Prof Bogda Koczwara
President Elect: A/Prof Sandro Porceddu

Executive Committee:
A/Prof Ian Davis
Ms Haryana Dhillon
Dr Mei Krishnasamy
Prof John Zalcberg OAM
Prof Ian Olver OAM, CEO Cancer Council Australia

Executive Officer:
Ms Marie Malica

ABN:  97 631 209 452

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Your password has changed to reflect new membership names. O members are now M (medical) members. A members are now N (non-medical) members. Membership numbers are unchanged.
eg: 1234A is now 1234N and 1234O is now 1234M.
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