Resources
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 – stickers
These stickers are designed for use by hospitals and health providers to help identify referrals and results sheets for program participants.
BreastScreen Australia – Statement on use of thermography to detect breast cancer
This statement explains why the BreastScreen Australia program uses mammography rather than thermography to detect breast cancer.
MRFF 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.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – GP assessment form
General practitioners (GPs) use this form to provide information about your patient who has received a positive iFOBT test result with the program, their symptoms, and whether they have been referred for colonoscopy or other examination.
Australian Brain Cancer Research Roadmap
This Roadmap outlines the investment strategy, rationale and implementation of the Australian Brain Cancer Mission.
BreastScreen Australia – Quality matters bulletins
These bulletins report on current National Quality Management Committee (NQMC) news, events and opportunities for BreastScreen Australia Services.
BreastScreen Australia – NAS Measure and Protocol Concise Descriptors and Acronyms
These short terms can be used by BreastScreen Australia stakeholders in documents and communications.
BreastScreen Australia – Quality improvement plan (BSA006)
BreastScreen Australia services and State Coordination Units (SCUs) use this form to identify strategies to improve performance against any unmet NAS Measures, or when declining performance trends are identified. It must be submitted as part of an application for accreditation.
Budget 2019–20: Fighting Cancer – Prostate Cancer Nurses Program – continuation and expansion
This Budget fact sheet outlines the Government's support for up to 34 new prostate cancer nurses and ensure ongoing funding for existing nurses.
BreastScreen Australia – Application for accreditation (BSA001)
BreastScreen Australia services and State Coordination Units (SCUs) use this form to re-apply for accreditation every 4 years.
The alternative pathway in your health centre – A manual for getting started
This manual is for Indigenous health services who participated in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program's Indigenous bowel screening pilot. It explains how to set up the alternative pathway within your health service.
BreastScreen Australia – Report evaluation tool (BSA008)
This online survey is to be used by National Quality Management Committee (NQMC) members to provide feedback on the survey report.
BreastScreen Australia – Survey evaluation tool (BSA009)
This online survey is to be used by a Service undergoing an accreditation survey to evaluate the conduct of the accreditation survey.
BreastScreen Australia – Survey report (BSA101)
BreastScreen Australia services and State Coordination Units (SCUs) use this form for its assessment of the Service against the National Accreditation Standards, and to record the findings of the accreditation survey.
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
Guidance for the use of marker clips by BreastScreen Australia Screening and Assessment Services
This clinical advice from the BreastScreen Australia (BSA) reviews the use of marker clips in screening mammograms.
BreastScreen Australia National Eligibility Policy
This policy outlines who is eligible to access the free breast screening mammograms in Australia.
National Cervical Screening Program – A detailed 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.
National Cervical Screening Program – National Cancer Screening Register data access and release policy for researchers and external agencies
Find out how to request access to data from the National Cancer Screening Register for use in human research.
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.
Imaging of nipple saving mastectomies
This clinical advice from the BreastScreen Australia (BSA) reviews the role of screening services for women who’ve had a nipple saving mastectomy.
BreastScreen Australia – Adverse events report (BSAADVEV)
BreastScreen Australia services and State Coordination Units (SCUs) use this form to report adverse events to the National Quality Management Committee (NQMC).
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.
BreastScreen Australia – National Accreditation Standards (NAS) data report (BSA004)
BreastScreen Australia services and State Coordination Units (SCUs) use this form to record the Service and/or SCU’s performance against those NAS Measures in which they are responsible for. It must be submitted as part of an application for accreditation.
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