“Catherine is an outstanding international leader with significant contribution to maximize global cancer nurses' potential in cancer control and care. We are very proud of Cath for being awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM)” - Prof Winnie So, ISNCC President
The International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC) is proud to congratulate our Secretary/Treasurer,,Ms Catherine Louise Johnson,on being awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) as part of the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.
This prestigious national honour recognises Catherine’s significant service to oncology nursing and research. With nearly 30 years of dedicated work as a Clinical Research Nurse in Medical Oncology at Calvary Mater Newcastle, Catherine has made a lasting impact on cancer care in Australia. Since 2010, she has served as the Gastrointestinal Cancer Care Nurse Coordinator for Hunter New England Local Health District.
Catherine is also a passionate leader in nursing professional organisations. In addition to her current role with ISNCC, she was a founding member of the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA), contributing to the advancement of cancer nursing nationally and globally.
We are delighted to see Catherine’s outstanding commitment and leadership recognised at the highest level. Congratulations, Catherine!

Ms Catherine Louise Johnson
Reference:
https://www.miragenews.com/aussie-nurses-honored-in-2025-kings-birthday-1474307