Resources
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – 8-week reminder
Letter
This letter is sent 8 weeks after a person has got their bowel screening kit. It reminds them to do the test. Sometimes it will be sent via an SMS.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Invitation to screen (aged 73)
Letter
When people aged 73 and over are sent their free bowel screening kit, this letter comes with it.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Invitation to screen
Letter
When people are sent their free bowel screening kit, this letter comes with it.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Skip a test after colonoscopy
Letter
This letter is sent to people after they had a colonoscopy, letting them know they can skip their next 2-yearly bowel screen test. Skipping the test is optional.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Pre-invitation
Letter
This letter is sent to people letting them know to expect their bowel screening kit in the mail soon.
Independent review of cancer prostheses equity in Australia
Report
This final review examines current access to external prostheses across Australia for people impacted by cancer.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Training guide for alternative access to bowel screening kits
Guideline
This training guide covers key steps for practice staff and health professionals to implement and promote bowel cancer screening. Before you order or issue kits for the first time, both the person ordering kits AND the person issuing kits must read this short guide.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – Lung cancer screening explained
Presentation
This video provides an overview of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program. It outlines who is eligible for lung cancer screening, how screening works and next steps.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – Healthcare provider presentation
Guideline
This presentation toolkit is designed to promote the National Lung Cancer Screening Program and share messaging with a healthcare provider audience.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – Health support workforce presentation
Guideline
This presentation toolkit is designed to promote the National Lung Cancer Screening Program and share messaging with a health support workforce audience. Health support workforce can tailor it for use with their respective workforce and communities.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – information booklet – large print
Brochure
This booklet is in large print and explains why you should do the free bowel screening test. It tells you about bowel cancer, how to do the test at home, and what your test result means. It also explains how to opt out or take a break from screening.
National Lung Cancer Screening Policy
Policy, strategy or framework
The National Lung Cancer Screening Policy sets out our approach to improving health outcomes for Australians by detecting lung cancer earlier and reducing lung cancer related deaths.
Building a mobile screening truck: National Lung Cancer Screening Program
Story
Timelapse footage of the construction of Heart 7. The Australian Government has commissioned Heart of Australia to provide mobile lung cancer screening services to some rural and remote communities across Australia, with five trucks rolling off the production line by March 2027.
BreastScreen Australia – Accreditation status report
Report
This report lists all the currently accredited BreastScreen Australia services by state and territory.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – Frequently asked questions from community members
Fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information about the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, lung cancer and symptoms, the low-dose CT scan and general questions about lung cancer screening.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – Eligibility tool
Fact sheet
This tool can help you and your doctor work out if you are eligible for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – What is the NLCSP? – Fact sheet
Fact sheet
This fact sheet provides key information on the National Lung Cancer Screening Program including eligibility criteria, how to access a scan and what you need to do after a scan is completed. This fact sheet is also available in brochure format.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – About lung cancer screening
Fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information about lung cancer screening including the possible benefits of screening and why it is important to talk to your doctor to see if you are eligible for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – What is the NLCSP? – Brochure
Brochure
This brochure provides key information on the National Lung Cancer Screening Program including eligibility criteria, how to access a scan and what you need to do after a scan is completed. This brochure is also available in fact sheet format.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – Your visit to the radiology clinic – Fact sheet
Fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information on how you can prepare for a scan, including a checklist and next steps. This fact sheet is also available in brochure format.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – Your visit to the radiology clinic – Brochure
Brochure
This brochure provides information on how you can prepare for a scan, including a checklist and next steps. This brochure is also available in fact sheet format.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – Lung cancer screening decision tool – Summary
Brochure
This document is a 2-page summary of the lung cancer screening decision tool, which is a booklet to support the shared decision-making process for National Lung Cancer Screening Program participants.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program – Lung cancer screening decision tool
Brochure
This is a booklet with detailed information on how to support the shared decision-making process for National Lung Cancer Screening Program participants.
BreastScreen Australia Clinical Advisory Group – The use of Mammographically Guided Vacuum Assisted Breast Biopsy (VABB) in BreastScreen Australia
Statement
BreastScreen Australia Clinical Advisory Group endorsed best practice guidance regarding the use of Mammographically Guided Vacuum Assisted Breast Biopsy (VABB) in BreastScreen Australia
BreastScreen Australia Clinical Advisory Group advice – The role of bilateral tomosynthesis in BreastScreen Australia assessment
Statement
BreastScreen Australia Clinical Advisory Group endorsed best practice guidance regarding the role of bilateral tomosynthesis in BreastScreen Australia assessment.
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