Finding lung cancer early can improve health outcomes
Lung cancer is a significant issue for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program aims to reduce illness and death from lung cancer by detecting signs of the disease early through screening. The program will save hundreds of lives each year.
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Co-designing the program
NACCHO is leading the co-design of the program with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. NACCHO is partnering with the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) sector to make sure that the program is equitable, accessible and culturally safe for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
NACCHO are also working to tailor program information materials and resources to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to participate in the program.
Their work includes:
- developing tailored information materials and education resources suitable for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the broader sector’s workforce
- partnering with the ACCHO sector to determine the most appropriate implementation strategies and supports to ensure equitable access
- co-designing clinical materials including guidelines, protocols and data governance
- developing program information, including customised communication and training materials, to ensure they are culturally safe and meet community needs.
NACCHO will support ACCHOs to develop community-led, locally tailored, and culturally appropriate activities that support participation and engagement.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are also represented on the committees providing advice to develop and implement the program:
Learn more about NACCHO’s work on the program including how to access tailored program information materials and resources.
Mobile lung cancer screening and other health services
We know that many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in regional, remote or very remote locations. It can be hard to access health services like computed tomography (CT) scans in these areas.
We are planning mobile lung cancer screening services to reach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in rural and remote areas.
Heart of Australia will deliver culturally safe mobile lung cancer screening services. It will work with communities before mobile screening days to make sure that eligible people can get screened on the day.
Learn more about how we are planning the routes with First Nations organisations.
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