Patient Forums
Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) patient forums are an opportunity to hear directly from leading researchers and clinicians about the latest developments in brain tumour research, treatment and care. These events bring people together in person to learn, ask questions and connect with others who understand the journey.
Each forum features expert presentations that share updates, insights and practical information for patients, carers and families. After the event, recordings are made available so the entire brain tumour community can benefit — no matter where you live. These videos are free to access and can be watched at a time that suits you.
Patient Education and Information Forum
14 September 2025 - The Langham - Gold Coast
The Brain Tumour Alliance Australia hosted its annual Patient Education and Information Forum on Sunday 14 September 2025, held alongside the 17th COGNO Annual Scientific Meeting at the Langham, Gold Coast.
The event was sponsored and co-hosted by The Brain Cancer Group and supported by the Cooperative Trials Group for Neuro-Oncology (COGNO). It provided patients and carers with the chance to hear directly from experts about the latest advances in brain tumour treatment and care, and to have their questions answered.
The forum was facilitated by Marina Kastelan, Neuro-Oncology Nurse Practitioner at The Brain Cancer Group, and was also streamed online for broader access.
You can watch recordings of all presentations here: BTAA Patient Forum 2025 – YouTube playlist.
Patient Education and Information Forum
13 October 2024 - The Langham, Melbourne
Hosted by Brain Tumour Alliance in collaboration with The Brain Cancer Group (TBCG), the forum was held at the Langham, Melbourne on Sunday, October 13th, during the Cooperative Trials Group for Neuro-oncology (COGNO) 16th Annual Scientific Meeting.
The forum was an opportunity for patients, families, and their supporters to hear from international and national experts in treatment, research and support, and palliative care, specifically in relation to brain tumours.
The forum was facilitated by TBCG’s Neuro-Oncology Nurse Practitioner Marina Kastelan, and was also streamed online for interstate attendees.
Please follow the link below to access the video playlist of the Forum.
Sydney Patient Education and Support Forum
23 May 2024 - Sydney
Co-hosted by NSW Oncology Groups (NSWOG), The Brain Cancer Group Brain (TBCG), and Brain Tumour Alliance Australia, the forum was held at the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts Sydney on May 23rd.
The forum was an opportunity for patients, families, and their supporters to hear from experts in treatment, research, and supportive care, specifically in relation to brain tumours.
Please follow the link below to access the video playlist of the Forum.
Patient Education and Information Forum
8 October 2023 - Hilton Hotel, Sydney
Hosted by Brain Tumour Alliance in collaboration with The Brain Cancer Group (TBCG), the forum was held at the Hilton Hotel Sydney on Sunday, October 8th, during the Cooperative Trials Group for Neuro-oncology (COGNO) 15th Annual Scientific Meeting.
The forum was an opportunity for patients, families, and their supporters to hear from international and national experts in treatment, research and support, and palliative care, specifically in relation to brain tumours.
The forum was facilitated by TBCG’s Neuro-Oncology Nurse Practitioner Marina Kastelan, and was also streamed online for interstate attendees.
Please follow the link below to access the video playlist of the Forum.
Brain Cancer Week Symposium
5 May 2023 - North Shore Private Hospital
An open forum on brain cancer reccurrence.
Hosted by The Brain Cancer Group (TBCG) in collaboration with Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA), the Brain Cancer Symposium was held at North Shore Private Hospital on Friday, May 5th as part of Brain Cancer Week.
The forum was an opportunity for patients, families, and their supporters to hear from international and national experts in brain cancer treatment, research and support, particularly in relation to the recurrence of brain tumours.
The forum was facilitated by TBCG’s Neuro-Oncology Nurse Practitioner Marina Kastelan and was also streamed online for interstate attendees.
Please follow the link below to access the video playlist of the Symposium.
BTAA Patient Education & Information Forum
16 October 2022 - Hilton Hotel, Brisbane
Organised by Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) and sponsored by The Brain Cancer Group, the Patient Education and Information Forum was held at the Hilton Brisbane Hotel on Sunday, October 16th as part of COGNO 2022.
The forum was an opportunity for patients, families, and their supporters to hear from international and national experts in brain cancer treatment, research and support.
The forum was facilitated by TBCG’s Neuro-Oncology Nurse Practitioner Marina Kastelan and was also streamed online for interstate attendees.
Oligodendroglioma Education Day Webinar
4 March 2022 - Online Webinar
This event was designed to inform and answer questions by patients, health professionals, carers and family members of those diagnosed with Oligodendroglioma, a primary central nervous system tumour.
A virtual event run by The Brain Cancer Group, Care 2 Cure, and co-hosted with Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) on 4th March 2022.
Watch the complete video of the webinar here.
Patient Education & Information Forum
24 October 2021 - Online Webinar
A virtual event run by Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) and The Brain Cancer Group, Care 2 Cure, held in conjunction with the 13th COGNO Annual Scientific Meeting on 24 October 2021.
Watch the complete video of the forum here.