BIG BLUE PROSTATE CANCER CONFERENCE 2025

PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS CONFERENCE | THURSDAY 20 MARCH 2025 | FAIRMONT RESORT LEURA | DOORS OPEN 6PM

‘Future Directions in Prostate Cancer’ features an expert panel discussion & presentations with online broadcast featuring Australia's leading medical and health professionals, specialising in Prostate Cancer and Research

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The Big Blue BBQ has been established to raise awareness for Prostate Cancer and much needed funds for Prostate Cancer Research, meanwhile highlight the new directions in treatment, sharply focused upon diet, lifestyle, and prevention.

DETAILS & SCHEDULE

PANEL OF EXPERTS | PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION

Date: Thursday 20 March 2025, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Presentations & Online Broadcast by our Panel Experts ft. an expert panel including leaders in Oncology, Urology, Research Science, and Nursing appearing in the Fairmont Resort Auditorium (Limited Seated Capacity) featuring:

Professor Samantha Oakes PhD FRSN AAICD - CEO ANZUP Cancer Trials Group Ltd

Sam brings over 20 years of experience in the Health and Medical Research and Not for Profit. With an established career in medical research, Sam’s research has led to important discoveries including new therapeutic and anti-metastatic strategies for hard-to-treat breast cancers and other cancers including pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Sam is a passionate advocate and communicator of Health and Medical Research that will ultimately save lives, alleviate suffering, and improve quality of life and is committed to helping ANZUP continue to deliver on its mission of improving the lives of those diagnosed with various cancers.

Dr Amanda Stevanovic B.Med, GradDip Clin Res, FRACP, A/FRACMA, Medical Oncologist

Clinical interests in genitourinary cancers including prostate cancer, plus gynaecological cancers, central nervous system (CNS) tumours, and cancers of unknown primary. Amanda studied at Newcastle University followed by training at John Hunter Hospital and Westmead Hospital. Amanda transferred to Nepean Hospital in 2006. She initially worked as both a Medical Oncologist and Palliative Care Physician, focusing on Medical Oncology from 2009.

Assoc Prof Steve Callister AM B.Bus, MBA FCPA, FAICD, FAIM – Chair PCFA

Steve is Managing Director and Partner of his own import wholesale company. After being diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in 2004, his first role in 2005 was as Convenor of St Vincent’s Prostate Cancer Support Group. Subsequent roles have been as Chairman of the NSW SAC, delegate to the National Support and Advocacy Committee and Chairman of the NSW Board. In May 2009 he became Chairman of PCFA’s Marketing and Fundraising Committee of the National Board, Deputy National Chairman in 2015 and National Chairman in November 2018.

Vivienne Maitland BCouns – Client Services Manager Cancer Wellness Support

Viv commenced with Cancer Wellness Support in 2017 as a Counsellor, and by 2018, she was offered the role of Client Services Manager, a position she continues to thrive in. Holding a Bachelor of Counselling, over the last 14 years, she has worked as a counsellor in private practice and contributed to specialised counselling programs for Carers SA. Additionally, she has taught in the Diploma of Counselling and Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling). 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.bigbluebbq.org.au

** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ** The À la carte BBQ Feast and live entertainment, which was scheduled to take place on Friday the 21st of March, has been postponed for reasons beyond our control, so please accept our sincerest and most heartfelt apologies. Although please join us for the Conference & Panel Discussion on Thursday the 20th of March, 6pm - 9pm - TICKETS ONLY $20!