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National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – pre-invite letter
This letter tells people about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and encourages them to participate.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – invitation letter
People aged 50 to 74 will receive this letter in the mail, along with a bowel cancer screening test kit. This is part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Population-based screening framework
This framework sets out the principles of screening programs for cancer and chronic diseases. It informs decision makers about the key issues to consider when deciding whether to introduce a screening program.
Skin cancer screening – position statement
The Standing Committee on Screening endorses recommendations provided in Cancer Council Australia’s 2014 position statement about why we don’t have a skin cancer screening program in Australia.
Modelled analysis of hypothetical impacts of COVID-19 related disruptions to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
This report outlines the impact of COVID-19 on the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. By simulating, comparing and reporting on multiple scenarios, the Cancer Council NSW have modelled and analysed potential effect of disruptions to the screening program due to COVID-19.
Simulated impacts of COVID-19 scenarios on cancer screening – summary report
We commissioned the Cancer Council NSW research team to look at the possible impacts on our cancer screening programs. This summary report outlines the findings.
COVID-19 scenario modelling for cancer screening programs – the BreastScreen Australia Program
This report outlines the impact of COVID-19 on the BreastScreen Australia Program. By simulating, comparing and reporting on multiple scenarios, the Cancer Council NSW have modelled and analysed potential effect of pausing and resuming the screening program due to COVID-19.
Modelled analysis of hypothetical impacts of COVID-19 related disruptions to the National Cervical Screening Program
This report outlines the impact of COVID-19 on the National Cervical Screening Program. By simulating, comparing and reporting on multiple scenarios, the Cancer Council NSW have modelled and analysed potential effect of disruptions to the screening program due to COVID-19.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – information booklet
This booklet provides information about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. It tells you about bowel cancer, the screening process and what happens after you get your results.
Funding for research into cancers with low survival rates
Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee Inquiry report: Funding for research into cancers with low survival rates
National Cervical Screening Program – Self-collection and the cervical screening test for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
This fact sheet helps health professionals to discuss whether self-collection may be an option for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants in the National Cervical Screening Program. It is usually provided during a consultation.
Part of a collection: National Cervical Screening Program – Information pack for health professionalsMRFF snapshot – Australian Brain Cancer Mission
This snapshot shows this mission at a glance. It includes budgets, early funding priorities and grant timelines, as of November 2019. Researchers and other stakeholders can use it to plan for upcoming opportunities and see how the mission will be established, expanded and embedded over time.
Part of a collection: MRFF initiatives – implementation plan snapshotsProfessor Michelle Haber AM (Executive Director, Children’s Cancer Institute) outlines how the Medical Research Future Fund helps push toward the goal of zero childhood cancer.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Participant Details Form
This is a sample of the form that is sent to people eligible to participate in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Prostate cancer screening – position statement
Statement from the Standing Committee on Screening about what men need to consider before they decide to get tested for prostate cancer.
Lung cancer screening – position statement
Key messages and data about lung cancer screening, and why we don’t have a lung cancer screening program in Australia.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – colonoscopy brochure
This brochure explains what a colonoscopy is and how it is done. It outlines how to prepare and what happens after the test.
Part of a collection: National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – clinical resourcesNational Bowel Cancer Screening Program – lifesaver brochure
This brochure provides some simple facts about bowel cancer and the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – invitation letter for 73 to 74 year olds
People aged 73 to 74 will receive this letter in the mail, along with their final bowel cancer screening test kit. This is part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – home test kit instructions
There are 4 easy steps to completing a home test kit for bowel cancer. Find out what the kit contains and how to do the test.
National Cervical Screening Program – a guide to understanding your cervical screening test results
This brochure explains what the cervical screening test is and what your test results mean. It also explains what will happen if you get referred to a specialist.
Part of a collection: National Cervical Screening Program – Information pack for health professionalsNational Bowel Cancer Screening Program – lifesaver poster
This A3-sized poster encourages people to take part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
National Cervical Screening Program – a guide to understanding your cervical screening test results (Braille)
This brochure explains what the cervical screening test is and what your test results mean. It also explains what will happen if you get referred to a specialist.
Indigenous bowel screening flip chart
The flip chart is designed to be used by health professionals talking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about bowel screening. It can be used with small groups or with a single person.
National Cervical Screening Program – Quality Framework
Learn about how the National Cervical Screening Program is monitored to ensure it continues as a high-quality program and reduces illness and death from cervical cancer.