Cancer outcomes are not only shaped by clinical care, but by whether people feel safe, respected, and included throughout their healthcare journey.
The LGBTIQA+ Cancer Care Education Series is an eight-part webinar series designed to strengthen healthcare professionals’ ability to provide inclusive, affirming, and person-centred cancer care for LGBTIQA+ communities.
Across the series, participants will explore the unique experiences, challenges, and healthcare needs of LGBTIQA+ people throughout the cancer journey – from prevention and early detection to diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and supportive care.
Led by expert clinicians, researchers, and community representatives, each session combines the latest evidence with practical guidance for improving equity in cancer care and supporting the implementation of the Optimal Care Pathway for LGBTIQA+ People with Cancer in clinical practice.
All sessions are hosted live on zoom and are recorded for later viewing.
2026 Series Schedule
Platform: Live Online – Zoom
Time:
- Until 2 March Session: 6:30pm – 7:30pm AEDT
- After 2 March Session: 6:30pm – 7:30pm AEST
Cancer in LGBTIQA+ Communities: Epidemiology, Prevention and Early Detection
| 6 October 2026
| Scott Walsberger
Dr Leigh Barlow
Dr Megan Smith
| Supported by Gilead
Diagnosis and Treatment: Delivering Trauma-Informed, Inclusive Cancer Care
| 3 November 2026
| Bec Cerio
Dr Trevor Tejada-Berges
Prof Rosalie Power
Son Vivienne
| Supported by Gilead
Cancer, Sexuality and Intimacy
| 1 December 2026
| Prof. Jane Ussher
Dr Daniel Brown
Melissa Hadley Barrett
Prof Graham Brown
| Supported by Gilead
Gender, Cancer and Affirming Care
2 February 2027
| Prof. Jane Ussher
Prof. Ada Cheung
Aurora Green
| Supported by Gilead
Cancer Care for People with Innate Variations of Sex Characteristics
2 March 2027
| Prof. Jane Ussher
Prof. Morgan Carpenter
| Supported by Gilead
Partners, Carers and Chosen Family
13 April 2027
| Kevin Bloom
Richelle Menzies
| Supported by Gilead
Survivorship and Living Well After Cancer
4 May 2027
| Dr Nicholas Hart
Dr Darren Haywood
Dimitri Daskalakis
Aurora Green
| Supported by Gilead
Palliative and End-of-Life Care for LGBTIQA+ People
1 June 2027
| Prof. David Currow
Dr Gareth Watts
Rob Lake
| Supported by Gilead
Target Audience:
The LGBTQIA+ Cancer Optimal Care Pathway Education Series is intended for anyone involved in supporting, caring for, or improving health outcomes for LGBTQIA+ people affected by cancer. This includes, but is not limited to:
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- Healthcare professionals involved in cancer care, including oncologists, nurses, allied health professionals, general practitioners and other clinical staff
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- Sexual health and LGBTQIA+ health clinicians
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- Researchers and academics working in cancer, LGBTQIA+ health, sexual health or related fields
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- Community members, LGBTQIA+ community representatives and advocates
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- People with lived experience of cancer, including survivors, partners, families and carers
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- Health and community service providers interested in improving inclusive and equitable cancer care
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:
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- Describe the experiences, needs and priorities of LGBTIQA+ people affected by cancer across the cancer care continuum.
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- Understand the impact of stigma, discrimination, healthcare barriers on cancer experiences and outcomes for LGBTIQA+ communities.
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- Explore the intersections between cancer, sexuality, gender identity, sex characteristics, relationships, chosen family and wellbeing.
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- Identify opportunities to improve cancer care and support for LGBTIQA+ people through evidence-informed practice, community engagement and the application of the LGBTIQA+ Cancer Optimal Care Pathway.
Endorsement:
Endorsement is currently pending. This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. An estimated equivalent of 1 CPD hours per session applies.
Funding:
This Cancer Patient Support Program received grant funding from the Australian Government.
