NCCN Reference Group

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.

Amanda Lyver (Chair) – Paediatric Oncologist – Children’s Haematology Oncology Centre, Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury

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

Chris Harrington – Radiation Oncologist, Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury

Bridget Kerkin – Manager, Clinical Advisory Team, Te Aho o Te Kahu (Cancer Control Agency)

Heidi Watson – National Clinical Lead – AYA Cancer Network Aotearoa

Karen Smith – Business Leader Regional Community Services/Woman Child and Family – Te Whatu Ora – Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty

Karina Craine – Paediatrician – Te Whatu Ora – Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty

Mark Winstanley – Service Clinical Director – Starship Blood and Cancer Centre, Te Whatu Ora – Te Toka Tumai Auckland

Monica Briggs – Chief Executive – Child Cancer Foundation

Jess Patten – General Manager – Starship, Te Whatu Ora – Te Toka Tumai Auckland

Michele Pringle – Service Manager – Child Health, Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury

Nick Laing – Chief Executive – CanTeen

Peter Fergusson – CEO – Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand

Rosalind Wood – Paediatrician – Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley

Rose Simpson – Principal Clinical Advisor, Te Aho o Te Kahu (Cancer Control Agency)

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