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Stomal Therapy Week – 22-28 June 2026
The Australian Association of Stomal Therapy Nurses and the New Zealand Nurses Organisation College of Stomal Therapy Nursing proudly present Stomal Therapy Week 2026 – Celebrated 22-28 June 2026
The Australian Association of Stomal Therapy Nurses and New Zealand Nurses Organisation College of Stomal Therapy Nursing are delighted to invite you to participate in Stomal Therapy Week 2026, being held during the week of 22-28 June.
Stomal Therapy Week 2026 recognises the unique journeys of people living with a stoma and the network of stomal therapy nurses and supporters who stand alongside them, under this year’s theme Every Journey. Together.
From diagnosis and surgery to recovery, confidence, and everyday life, no two journeys are the same. People with a stoma bring lived experience and insight that shape their care and outcomes. What remains constant is the importance of specialised, ongoing support.
Stomal therapy nurses play a vital role within this network, partnering with people living with a stoma to provide expert clinical care, education, advocacy, and reassurance at every stage of the journey. Alongside them are health professionals, industry partners, ostomy associations, peer support groups, families, and carers — together forming a connected community of care that supports confidence, independence, and quality of life.
A range of resources are available for downloading on the AASTN website (stomaltherapy.au). This includes a screensaver, poster, key messages, social media press release and email footers. Every Journey. Together. merchandise is available to purchase from RedBubble. These mugs, T-shirts, tote bags and note pads feature the Every Journey. Together. artwork and can be used in your local campaigns and as prizes or giveaways.
We look forward to hearing how you celebrated Stomal Therapy Week 2026.
Resources
AASTN STW 2026 email dates banner
AASTN STW 2026 screensaver
Download the posters:
AASTN STW 2026 poster A2
AASTN STW 2026 poster A3
AASTN STW poster A4
New events will be notified in the member newsletter.
PAST EVENTS
2026 NZNO College of Stomal Therapy Nursing BGM
Date: 4 March 2026
Time: 11:30 - 12 noon
Venue: Novotel Christchurch Airport
Or join on Teams
Read the BGM documents:
2026 NZNO College of Stomal Therapy Nursing Conference
Theme: Resilience
Dates: 5-6 March 2026
Venue: Novotel Christchurch Airport
Registration (includes conference dinner): $220 for the two-day event or $120 for a single day
This year’s theme Resilience highlights the ability of both patients and clinicians to adapt, recover, and grow, which strengthens stoma care for all. During this two-day event you’ll be able to explore new ideas, learn from expert sessions, connect with colleagues and celebrate our collective progress.
This event is open to all stomal therapy nurses. There is no requirement to be a member of the College of Stomal Therapy Nurses to attend.
In association with:
2025 Stomal Therapy week 23-29 June
Stomal Therapy week documents and resources:
2024 College of Stomal Therapy Nursing Conference: Innovation