Role
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program advisory group is one of 2 groups that advises us on the NLCSP.
The role of the advisory group is to consider and advise on:
- program implementation, policy and governance
- key performance indicators
- jurisdictional and key stakeholder agency perspectives
- consultation between the relevant federal and state agencies
- documents considered by the NLCSP Expert Advisory Committee.
Members
The advisory group includes representatives from:
- all state and territory health departments or relevant portfolio agencies
- the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)
- Cancer Australia
- our department.
Meetings
The group meets approximately every 3 months, with items considered out of session if required.
Related committees
The NLCSP Expert Advisory Committee also advises us about the program. The committee is a multidisciplinary group that gives expert advice on best practice lung cancer screening.