January 21, 2021
As we start our 2021 STS Program of Presentations across Australia, we continue to manage COVID as cases fluctuate and red zones flare up in different areas. ANZGOG’s focus as we now live with COVID-19, is the health and safety of all our STS volunteers across Australia. We continue our STS programs uninterrupted, with all of our universities (15 universities across QLD; NSW; VIC; SA & WA) indicating they are keen to provide this amazing opportunity for their students on an ongoing basis.
Dr Helen Gooden, National Manager – STS
Universities across Australia are proceeding with online delivery of medical, nursing and health science courses, with some resuming on campus classes where possible. Our ANZGOG STS Program will continue in 2021 as a hybrid model, with a combination of online and where feasible in person Presentations or a combination of both in the one Presentation. In person Presentations will go ahead strictly adhering to both ANGOG’s and the universities’ COVID-SAFE Plans, with the proviso that even if an in-person STS Presentation is planned, this could change at short notice to an online Presentation.
I want to thank all of our Regional Coordinators, Facilitators and Presenters around Australia for your flexibility and resilience in continuing to share your stories and work with us as we navigate COVID. Each of our universities and their students value the insights and experience of you sharing your stories so much. We appreciate your ongoing support and commitment. You are truly making a difference, thank you. Stay safe!
“STS has taught me what to look out for in terms of the symptoms of ovarian cancer, and even more importantly it has taught me how to approach a patient with cancer and interact in a way that is sensitive, compassionate and understanding.” 4th year medical student
With our very busy STS Program, we are continuing to recruit interested volunteers. To enquire or listen into an STS presentation, please contact: Elise Ackland finance@anzgog.org.au or visit the STS webpage through this link.
We have STS teams in both metropolitan and regional areas around Australia and we welcome you to join us! Training and support is provided and you will be meeting a friendly and supportive group of women and caregivers both locally and across the country.
Warmest regards,
Dr Helen Gooden
National Manager | Survivors Teaching Students
