In 2019 we acknowledged our colleague, peer and good friend Melanie Price and named the Australian Psycho-Oncology Award in her honour.
Melanie Price Psycho-Oncology Award
This Award recognises the highest level of contribution to psycho-oncology from amongst the membership of COSA and PoCoG.
2019 recipient: Ms Kim Hobbs
Clinical Specialist Social Worker, Department of Social Work/Department of Gynaecological Cancer, Westmead Hospital, NSW
New Investigator in Psycho-Oncology Award
This Award recognises research achievements and potential for an ongoing contribution to the discipline of psycho-oncology in Australia
2019 recipient: Dr Ben Smith
Co-Deputy Director (Policy and Practice), Centre for Oncology Education and Research Translation, Ingham Institute and UNSW
- Demonstrated excellence in their field
- Significant contribution to the discipline of psycho-oncology in Australia
- An inspirational role model for the psycho-oncology professional community
- Have worked in Australia in the field of psycho-oncology for a substantial period of time
- Membership of COSA and PoCoG
The selection panel will also give consideration to the following in assessing and comparing nominations against the above criteria:
- Personal, academic and professional achievements
- Contribution in the field (how has the nominee contributed to benefit others)
- Demonstrated leadership, innovation and creativity
- Community involvement
- Future goals and likely impact
- Degree of difficulty of the achievement and sacrifices made
- Country of residence
- Previous awards and recognition
- Voluntary work beyond paid employment in the field of psycho-oncology
- Nature and length of activity or service
- Achievements as an individual or as part of a group or organisation
- Availability and commitment to promote national achievement in the field of psycho-oncology in Australia
New Investigator in Psycho-Oncology Award
- No more than five years from completion of post-graduate, fellowship or equivalent specialist training (PhD, DCP, MD or equivalent)
- Demonstrated excellence in their field
- Contribution to the discipline of psycho-oncology in Australia
- Have worked in Australia in the field of psycho-oncology
- Membership of COSA, OZPOS and PoCoG
Note: the award is linked to professional attainment rather than to age
The selection panel will also give consideration to the following in assessing and comparing nominations against the above criteria:
- Quality of research output in the field of psycho-oncology at early career stage
- Demonstrated innovation and creativity
- Community involvement
- Potential for future contribution and likely impact
- Country of residence
- Voluntary work beyond paid employment in the field of psycho-oncology
For further information about this award please contact: Dr Laura Kirsten, Laura.Kirsten@health.nsw.gov.au, Chair, COSA Psycho-Oncology Group
