Course outline: 

Inherited cancers account for approximately 5–10% of Australia’s total cancer burden. While genomic testing and clinical guidelines continue to evolve, many clinicians report limited confidence in recognising inherited cancer risk, interpreting family history, and supporting patients beyond referral and testing. This gap is particularly important in rural and remote communities, where access to genetic services, specialist advice and psychosocial support may be limited. 

This 90-minute interactive education session, facilitated by a genetics clinician, will combine brief didactic teaching, facilitated discussion, lived-experience insights and hands on case-based learning. Participants will work through realistic scenarios to practice identifying genetic red flags, applying referral criteria, gathering family history, and discussing the implications of genetic testing through to ongoing care and support. 

Target audience: 

All rural health professionals  

Learning outcomes:

1. Describe key features of inherited cancer risk and identify patient and family history indicators that warrant referral for genetic assessment.
2. Describe the implications of genetic testing and appropriate referral pathways beyond the test, including referral criteria and required information.
3. Outline the psychosocial and practical implications of inherited cancer risk for patients and their families and recognise how these impact long -term care needs.
4. Navigate evidence -based information about cancer genetics and relevant peer, community and patient support resources to support patient care.

ACCRM accreditation pending

For more information or questions about this workshop, please email ICA Programs and Advocacy Manager Robyn via robyn@inheritedcancers.org.au