Why join
COSA?
- Make savings on professional conference attendance
COSA Annual Scientific Meeting member discounts are valued at more than your membership fee - Make savings on essential resources
Free access to Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology and the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, and 25 per cent off Wiley Blackwell publications - Access up to date news and information
Receive the latest information and news about cancer and cancer healthcare with COSA eNews, Cancer in the News daily email, position statements, guidelines and more - Progress your career and knowledge
Access best practice educational and professional development programs and webinars on trending topics in cancer care and control - Make a difference in cancer care
Participate in driving the advocacy agenda, projects and innovative research from a multidisciplinary perspective - Expand your professional network
Collaborate with the brightest minds in cancer healthcare in Australia, from all disciplines
What's included?
Discounted registration rates for COSA's Annual Scientific Meeting, other COSA conferences and educational programs
Discounted or free registration for webinars
Free online access to the Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology and a print copy of the journal four times a year
Access to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database providing members with unbiased, scientific clinical information on complementary, alternative, and integrative therapies
25% discount on all Wiley Blackwell publications
Access member-only recorded webinars and publications
Access to member-only information and publications on the COSA website
Monthly COSA eNews
Cancer in the News daily email
Group eNews
General correspondence including opportunities to get involved in executive committees, fellowships, working groups and more
Get involved in COSA Groups
Get involved in working groups and projects such as developing guidelines and research
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Education
COSA supports the professional and educational needs of its members by designing, developing and delivering professional development activities. Examples of these activities include the ASM, Clinical Professional Days, the Cancer Care Coordination Conference and the development of Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Research
COSA facilitates research across the spectrum of cancer care through the ASM, COSA Groups and support for the Cancer Cooperative Trials Groups. COSA also publishes submissions and reports related to cancer research issues in Australia.
Advocacy
COSA is active in advocating for improvements in cancer care policy in Australia. COSA regularly makes submissions to government and other organisations on matters of significance to COSA members. COSA also releases reports and position statements developed by COSA members.
Collaboration
COSA works to enhance cancer care in Australia through the development of professional networks. COSA members with a common interest in a discipline, disease type or area of need form Groups to discuss issues and develop solutions to common problems in cancer care.
What our members
are saying
Multidisciplinary collaboration and opportunities
"As an allied health professional, being involved as a COSA member has provided me with excellent opportunities for professional development, networking and collaboration with the widest range of multidisciplinary cancer health experts in Australia."
Dr Merran Findlay
Oncology Specialist Dietitian, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. COSA Director. Previously Chair, COSA Nutrition Group
Our point of difference
“Many professional organisations are conservative and inward-looking. COSA is progressive, innovative and engaged. If you want to change the world of cancer, COSA is the place to be.”
Professor Bogda Koczwara AM
Director, Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer Past President, COSA Member, Integrative Oncology, Psycho-oncology and Survivorship Groups
Improve cancer care for all
“COSA connects me with like-minded colleagues who share the same passion to improve outcomes for cancer survivors.”
Professor Ray Chan
Director, Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University. Past Chair, COSA Survivorship Group. Chair, Financial Toxicity Working Group
Make a difference, be involved in advocacy
“COSA provides a platform for advocacy for system reforms to improve the safety and quality of healthcare. Mainly because of COSA, the Regional and Rural Group was able to drive the development and implementation of the teletrial model to enhance regional access to clinical trials.”
Professor Sabe Sabesan
Director of Medical Oncology, Townsville Cancer Centre. 2023-24 COSA President-Elect.
There are so many reasons to join COSA!
But don’t just take our word for it. Our members are at the core of everything we do and are our biggest advocates – here’s what they say.
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@sdent_cardioonc spent years providing cancer care in Ontario Canada and was thrilled to take home a copy of @garvey_gail's 'Indigenous and Tribal Peoples with Cancer' from #COSA24. @sdent_cardioonc shared her expertise in cardiovascular multimorbidity and cancer at the ASM https://t.co/mBYaLc5qQ4
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Congratulations to the winner of the Best of the Best Oral presentation on Rare Cancers at #COSA24 Rachel Campbell. pic.twitter.com/8f6IvSjtSv
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Professor Jane Turner AM specialised in psycho-oncology for 30 years and is a leader in doctor-patient communication. Don't miss her oration as the recipient of the Tom Reeve Award for her amazing contribution to cancer care - 1:30pm today at #COSA24 pic.twitter.com/DJxcIU5ZPO
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Congratulations to the tied winners of the Best of the Best Oral presentation on 'Ensuring equitable care for First Nations people with cancer' at #COSA24 Mettassa Zaro & Amy Brown, Marissa Mulcahy & Mollie Wilson. pic.twitter.com/YD8hmR1d2O
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Congratulations to the tied winners of the Best of the Best Rapid Fire Oral presentation in 'Improving outcomes for ALL people with cancer' Jordan E Cohen and Jordana McLoone. #COSA24 pic.twitter.com/Eb9VmiV7nv
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Our presenters from an excellent plenary at #COSA24 Not one size fits all - protecting all people with cancer. @DrAbhiPal @GenniNewnham @ShonaEdwards2 and Grace Halliwell @wlsq. Expect more great sessions tomorrow: https://t.co/FeeE6wKORb pic.twitter.com/Tkk53VgO7I
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