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Brain tumour research and patient support

The Brain Cancer Group aims to enhance the management of brain tumours through research along with patient and carer support. A multidisciplinary approach is taken to improve decision making and treatment processes involved with each individual diagnosis.

06/10/2026

🧠👟 We’re heading to the Hill!

Next week, the brain cancer community will come together at Parliament House for Head to the Hill – a powerful day to ensure our voices are heard.

From families and carers to researchers, clinicians, advocates and people living with brain cancer, we’ll be standing together for a future where brain cancer gets the attention, investment and action it deserves.

👟 As always, the shoe installation will represent the thousands of Australians impacted by brain tumours – every pair a person, a story and a reason to keep pushing for change.

👉 Register now and be part of this important day: https://loom.ly/fGSyjjs

📅 14 October 2026
📍 Parliament House, Canberra
🫶 Organised by Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA)

05/10/2026

🫶 Behind every patient is a network of people.

The ones who…

❤️ hold your hand
☕ bring the coffee
🚗 drive you to appointments
💬 check in when things get tough
😂 make you laugh when you need it most
📋 help navigate the healthcare system
🤝 remind you that you’re not alone

Every person plays a different role, but together, they form a vital network of support.

Who has been there for you? Or what role do you play in someone’s support network? Let us know in the comments 👇

01/10/2026

The first webinar in the refreshed EDUCATION WEBINAR SERIES will be:

❝ Supporting and Managing the Psychological and Cognitive Needs of Patients ❠
📅 Wednesday 21 October | 12.30pm – 1.30pm AEDT
🖥️ Online via Zoom
🔗 Register your attendance here: https://loom.ly/OGKwLGY

In this webinar we will be joined by Dr Vince Oxenham and Sophie Reed, who will explore some of the psychological and cognitive challenges that can accompany a brain tumour diagnosis and treatment, together with the types of support that may help. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions during the session.

The TBCG Brain Cancer Education Series will complement our face-to-face Morning Tea Conversations, giving people different ways to connect, learn and access information and support.

These lunchtime sessions bring together experts to explore a broad range of topics across brain cancer, from practical issues affecting patients and families through to clinical care, research and developments in the field. Importantly, being online means people can join from wherever they live, helping us make these educational sessions accessible to metropolitan, regional and wider communities across Australia.

In partnership with Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA).

29/09/2026

Stay informed, stay connected ☺️

With treatment options, clinical trials and research continuing to evolve, patient education forums provide an opportunity to hear from experts, ask questions and access information in an approachable setting.

As Kelly, a Clinical Trials Coordinator, shares in this video, opportunities like the Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) Forum can help people affected by brain cancer stay up to date and discover information they may not know is available.

Patient education and connection can happen in other ways, like the Forum, including The Brain Cancer Group’s Morning Tea Conversations, which bring patients, carers and healthcare professionals together to share information and support.

👉 Hear from Kelly about why patient education forums are so important, and explore upcoming Brain Cancer Group events via our website.

26/09/2026

🧠 39% of cancer-related deaths in Australian children are attributed to central nervous system tumours, mainly brain tumours*.

A confronting statistic, but a reminder of why awareness, advocacy and research are so important!

We need continued investment in research to better understand these tumours, and through advocacy, we can help keep childhood brain cancer on the agenda and push for the funding needed to find better answers.

This Childhood Brain Cancer Awareness Day, you can help turn awareness into action – share the message, become an advocate or, if you’re able, make a donation to support this important work.

🧡 Together, we can turn awareness into action.

*Cancer Australia, 2024

25/09/2026

🧡 Our community is pretty amazing!

Since his diagnosis in 2022, Troy has felt incredibly grateful for the community around him – from surgeons and carers to the organisations and foundations supporting people affected by brain cancer.

Hearing from Isabelle Danforth-Smith at the Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) Forum about the importance of supporting the carer has given Troy a whole new perspective on his own journey. The topic of 'supporting the carer' helped him better understand what the experience has been like for his wife, and why it’s so important that her voice is heard too.

🎥 Hear Troy share his experience and the perspective he gained from the Forum.

22/09/2026

🧠 Researcher Spotlight: Oli Thomas

Glioblastoma remains one of the most challenging forms of brain cancer to treat. As part of his Honours project at the Bill Walsh Translational Cancer Research Laboratory, Oli Thomas is investigating how radiotherapy could be optimised to stimulate anti-tumour immune responses.

At the Adelaide conference, Oli presented his research, “Characterising the temporal kinetics of radiation therapy-induced Immunogenic Cell Death in tumour cells”, exploring how radiation doses influence immune-activating signals in glioblastoma cells.

Presenting his work also allowed Oli to connect with researchers and clinicians, gain valuable feedback and learn about the latest developments in neuro-oncology.

👉 Swipe through to learn more about Oli’s research and conference experience.

We’re proud to support emerging researchers through our Travel Grants, giving them opportunities to share their work, build valuable connections and strengthen their research journey.

21/09/2026

“Hopeful and encouraging” – Sally’s experience at the BTAA Forum

After attending the Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) Forum, Sally shared how encouraging it was to learn more about the research underway, the support available to people affected by brain cancer, and the different aspects of care, including the psychological side of living with the disease.

She also valued the opportunity to hear from neurologists and take part in the panel discussions, as well as connect with other people who have been through similar experiences.

🎥 Hear more from Sally about her experience at the BTAA Forum in the video.

19/09/2026

🧠 Researcher Spotlight: Myuran Kuganathan

With support from a Brain Cancer Group Travel Grant, Honours Student Myuran Kuganathan had the opportunity to present his research at both COGNO and ABCARA in Adelaide.

For Myuran, the conferences provided an opportunity to connect with the wider neuro-oncology community, learn about emerging research and gain new perspectives to inform his own research journey.

👉 Swipe through to hear about Myuran’s experience and some of the key insights he took away from the conferences.

Our Travel Grants help create opportunities for emerging researchers to share their work, build valuable connections and contribute to the future of brain cancer research.

18/09/2026

Alongside the Morning Tea Conversations, we are building on educational webinars previously delivered by TBCG, and relaunching our refreshed TBCG Brain Cancer Education Series in partnership with Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA), extending these sessions to the wider brain tumour community – including patients, families and carers, as well as clinicians, researchers and others working in brain cancer care and support.

These lunchtime sessions will bring together experts to explore a broad range of topics across brain cancer, from practical issues affecting patients and families through to clinical care, research and developments in the field. Importantly, being online means people can join from wherever they live, helping us make these educational sessions accessible to metropolitan, regional and wider communities across Australia.

The first webinar in the refreshed series will be:

❝ Supporting and Managing the Psychological and Cognitive Needs of Patients ❠
📅 Wednesday 21 October | 12.30pm – 1.30pm AEDT
🖥️ Online via Zoom

We will be joined by Dr Vince Oxenham and Sophie Reed, who will explore some of the psychological and cognitive challenges that can accompany a brain tumour diagnosis and treatment, together with the types of support that may help. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions during the session.

The TBCG Brain Cancer Education Series will complement our face-to-face Morning Tea Conversations, giving people different ways to connect, learn and access information and support.

Register your attendance here: https://loom.ly/OGKwLGY

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3 Westbourne Street
Sydney, NSW

Telephone

+61284253369

Website

https://braincancergroup.com.au/

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