Education Council

Abby Fyfe

Work place: Macquarie University Hospital
Role: Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Consultant
Specialty area: Nodules, screening, diagnostics and early detection

I am passionate about supporting other cancer nurses with building their skills and knowledge to best support patients, as well as maintain resilience in an emotionally tough field of work. I see the suffering and distress many of these patients and families go through and am dedicated to finding ways to support them and make their experience as smooth as possible.

Kirsten Mooney

Work place: Cancer Network Western Australia
Role: Thoracic Cancer Clinical Nurse Consultant
Specialty area: Thoracic Malignancies, including Mesothelioma

I am passionate about making a difference in the thoracic cancer field. For too long lung cancer has carried a stigma and been the “poor relation” compared to other tumour groups. There are now so many exciting advances within thoracic cancer, from early diagnosis to treatment modalities that it is a very exciting time to be involved. It is amazing to be able to work with like-minded nurses with the same passion, but also to learn and share experiences with this knowledgeable and driven group of health professionals.

Catherine Smith

Work place: Christchurch Hospital
Role: Clinical Nurse Specialist Lung Cancer
Specialty area: Respiratory and Oncology

I appreciate the expertise and knowledge nurses have in specific areas of lung cancer care. I enjoy having the ANZ-LCNF opportunity to widen my nursing connections and to tap into shared ‘know how’, to assist in the care provided to lung cancer patients and whanau. New Zealand lung cancer patients have very poor outcomes. I strive to ensure patients have a timely diagnostic pathway and treatment commencement.

Julie Evans

Work place: Hervey Bay and Bundaberg Hospitals – Wide Hospital and Health Service
Role: Specialist Lung Cancer Nurse

I became a member of ANZ-LCNF education committee as a way of connecting with expert, skilled and passionate professionals working towards improving outcomes for people diagnosed with lung cancer. My role is dedicated to ensuring patients receive specialised and compassionate care in a regional setting which can be challenging where patients already have poor outcomes, so patients can feel empowered, supported and hopeful.

Kelli Brittain

Work place: Cancer Cre Services at the Royal Brisbane and Womens’ Hospital
Role: Clinical Nurse Consultant

I am a member of ANZ-LCNF because it is an amazing way to collaborate, and learn more about lung cancer, how to help our patients, and each other as nurses. I have met many other members at conferences and through the education committee. For me, knowing the person on the other end of the phone or email trail, makes things so much easier. I have colleagues I can learn from and connect with, ultimately making things easier for my patients. I am really passionate about our profession and ANZ-LCNF reinforces the professionalism of nursing and the specialties within our workforce.

Ashleigh Hocking

Work place: Austin Health and the ONJ Centre
Role: Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Consultant
Specialty area: Respiratory and Medical Oncology

I’m grateful to be part of the ANZ-LCNF as a member of the Education Council where I can help advocate for the role of the SLCN by raising awareness, supporting educating and helping to grow the lung cancer nursing workforce. I’m motivated by connecting with other SLCNs, inspired by the ongoing advances in lung cancer care and committed to improving the lives of people living with lung cancer.

Nicola Lanci

Work place: Western Health, Victoria
Role: McGrath Cancer Care Nurse (Lung and Mesothelioma)
Specialty area: Medical and Radiation Oncology

My current role is dedicated to focusing on the care of people with Lung cancer and Mesothelioma as a McGrath Cancer care nurse. I was drawn to this role after seeing the challenges many patients face, including poorer outcomes, stigma, and the impact of the disease on daily life.

My work focuses on improving access to equitable, high-quality care in Melbourne’s western suburbs. I support a diverse growing community, including older adults, people from low socio-economic backgrounds and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, with a strong focus on supportive care and nurse-led initiatives that help maintain quality of life and independence.

Laura Goode

Work place: Lyell McEwin Hospital, Adelaide, S.A.
Role: Lung Foundation Australia Specialist Lung Cancer Nurse and Pulmonary Nodule Nurse Consultant
Specialty area: Thoracic Malignancies, Respiratory, Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology

I became a member of the ANZ-LCNF Education council to collaborate with experienced and dedicated specialist nurses who are committed to improving outcomes for individuals diagnosed with Lung Cancer and their families. Being a part of this council provides me a meaningful opportunity to provide guidance and education around Lung Cancer work-up and diagnosis within the wider nursing community, whilst also broadening on my own skills, experience and knowledge.

Tracey Cooke

Work place: Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) – Flinders Medical Centre
Role: Specialist Lung Cancer Nurse Consultant
Specialty area: Respiratory

I joined ANZ-LCNF because I am passionate about supporting patients throughout the entire lung cancer diagnosis process, beginning at the point of triage when referrals are first received. I am dedicated to improving the patient experience by providing access to nursing support, education, and guidance in navigating the health care system during what can be a very frightening time.

I look forward to sharing my experiences and knowledge with other lung cancer nurses and also learning from colleagues, and contributing to valuable educational opportunities for everyone.