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
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