- FOUNDED 2013
Overview
COSA members formed the Wellbeing and Integrative Oncology Group to respond to a broad range of issues associated with use of complementary and integrative therapies in Australia. These include the need for information, guidelines for practice, specific issues in oncology and management of unconventional treatments.
Key group objectives include:
- Provide a voice for COSA members interested or engaged in the provision of evidence based complementary and integrative therapies in cancer care
- Advocate for equity of access for all Australians with cancer and their carers to integrative oncology
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to promote integrative models of care
- Raise awareness of the contribution of integrative oncology in improving cancer outcomes
- Advocate for improved standards in professional development and resources related to integrative oncology
- Advocate for research into integrative oncology
- Provide educational opportunities for health professionals related to integrative oncology
Group information
Read the Integrative Oncology Group's Terms of Reference
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Geri McDonald
Wellbeing and Integrative Oncology Group Chair
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COSAoncology 6 days ago
Congrats Prof Gail Garvey AM recipient of 2025 Tom Reeve Award for Outstanding Contribution to Cancer Care. Her work has contributed greatly to policy and practice changes to improve the outcomes of First Nation's people with cancer. Presentation & oration
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COSAoncology 13 days ago
Our August member newsletter is out now. Check your inbox for COSA news and updates – webinars, resources, opportunities, journal articles and events. Or log in and read it online anytime at
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COSAoncology 18 days ago
Earlybird closes in 1 week! Don't miss the exciting program and networking opportunities at #COSAIPOS2025 this November in beautiful Adelaide. With support from #Adelaide, @BizEventsAdl, @AdelaideCC. View the program
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COSAoncology 19 days ago
Join us for a collaborative webinar exploring nurse-led survivorship care models and their role in addressing pressures in the health system. Ideal for multidisciplinary cancer care teams looking to embed sustainable, outcomes-focused survivorship care.
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COSAoncology 20 days ago
In partnership with @CancerCouncilOz, we’re offering three grants up to AUD$3,300 to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander delegates to attend #COSAIPOS2025 in Adelaide this November. Applications close in one week. Apply now
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COSAoncology 25 days ago
Are you joining us in Adelaide in November for #COSAIPOS2025? Earlybird discounts end in 2 weeks. So grab the opportunity today to connect with new and familiar faces for an exciting multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary program.
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COSAoncology 27 days ago
New Survivorship Fellowship opportunity. COSA is offering an early career researcher mentorship, guidance and support to lead a project mapping survivorship in state, territory and national cancer plans. Find out more
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COSAoncology 29 days ago
In partnership with @CancerCouncilOz we're offering three travel grants of up to AUD$3,300 to support Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander delegates to attend COSA-IPOS 2025 in Adelaide in November. Applications close Wed 27 Aug COB AEST. Apply now
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COSAoncology one month ago
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COSAoncology one month ago
Our July member newsletter is out now. Check your inbox for the latest COSA news and updates including webinars, events, opportunities and peer-reviewed journal articles. Or log in and view it online anytime at
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