NCCN’s Reference Group provides strategic oversight and governance of the National Child Cancer Network. The Group comprises recognised experts and clinical leaders in paediatric oncology and child cancer services and includes key sector management and non-government child cancer organisation representatives. The Reference Group meets twice a year.
NCCN Reference Group
Amanda Lyver (Chair) – Paediatric Oncologist – Children’s Haematology Oncology Centre, Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury
Amanda Cleland – Shared Care Nurse Specialist – Starship Blood and Cancer Centre, Te Whatu Ora – Te Toka Tumai Auckland
Amanda Evans – Paediatric Palliative Care Specialist, CEO – Reikotuku Charitable Trust – Wellington
Amber Conley – Nurse Unit Manager – Starship Blood and Cancer Centre, Te Whatu Ora – Te Toka Tumai Auckland
Amy Carter – National Programme Manager – National Child Cancer Network
Amy Hinder – Paediatrician – Te Whatu Ora – Mid Central
Andrew Dodgshun – Clinical Director – Children’s Haematology Oncology Centre, Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury
Bridget Kerkin – Manager, Clinical Advisory Team – Te Aho o Te Kahu (Cancer Control Agency)
Chris Harrington – Radiation Oncologist – Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury
Jess Patten – General Manager – Starship, Te Whatu Ora – Te Toka Tumai Auckland
Karina Craine – Paediatrician – Te Whatu Ora – Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty
Kirsten Ballantine – National Programme Manager – AYA Cancer Network Aotearoa
Mark Winstanley – Service Clinical Director – Starship Blood and Cancer Centre, Te Whatu Ora – Te Toka Tumai Auckland
Michele Pringle – Service Manager – Child Health, Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury
Monica Briggs – Chief Executive – Child Cancer Foundation
Morag Taylor – Shared Care Nurse Coordinator – Children’s Haematology Oncology Centre, Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury
Nick Laing – Chief Executive – Canteen
Rosalind Wood – Paediatrician – Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley
Stephanie Smith – Charge Nurse Manager- Children’s Haematology Oncology Centre, Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury
Stephen Laughton – Clinical Lead – National Child Cancer Network
Steve Evans – Paediatric Surgeon – Starship, Te Whatu Ora – Te Toka Tumai Auckland
Tess Luff – Public Health Physician, Te Aho o Te Kahu (Cancer Control Agency)
Tim Edmonds – Chief Executive – Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand