Cancer Consumer Representative Training Course
Is suitable for people who have had a personal or family experience of cancer and who would like to contribute to improved cancer services by becoming a member of a relevant a committee or working group. It is designed to prepare you for participation on cancer related DHB, NGO and national committees and working groups.
The course is aimed at those with little experience of working as part of a committee or in the health sector, however components of the course may be suitable and of benefit to more experienced persons.
Delivered by the Cancer Society in collaboration with CancerVOICES the course is based on a similar successful model developed in Australia. It is delivered by skilled facilitators and health professionals at no financial cost to participants (travel, accommodation and course fees are covered).
The full course requires a commitment of three weekend days and a willingness to fully participate in the programme. Components of the course can be accessed separately depending on applicant requirements.
The next Course will be held on 4th, 5th and 25th September 2010.
Download forms below.
- Course Registration Form
- Request to access a consumer representative for a committee
- Application from experienced Cancer Representatives to be on the national data base
Enquiries to Jan Pearson email jan.pearson@cancer.org.nz
