Resources
BreastScreen Australia – Quality matters bulletins
These bulletins report on current National Quality Management Committee (NQMC) news, events and opportunities for BreastScreen Australia Services.
Annual report of the MAIF Agreement Complaints Committee 2018–19
This 2018–19 annual report of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas (MAIF) Agreement Complaints Committee contains information about complaints the committee received in relation to the MAIF Agreement.
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.
National Women's Health Strategy 2020–2030
This strategy outlines Australia’s national approach to improving the health of women and girls – particularly those at greatest risk of poor health – and to reducing inequities between different groups.
National Action Plan for the Health of Children and Young People 2020–2030
This plan outlines our approach to improving health outcomes for all children and young people. It aims to ensure that children and young people, from all backgrounds and all walks of life, have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, and are healthy safe and thriving.
National Men's Health Strategy 2020–2030
This strategy outlines Australia’s national approach to improving the health of men and boys – particularly those at greatest risk of poor health – and to reducing inequities between different groups.
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.
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.
National Cervical Screening Program – colposcopy and treatment form
This form is undergoing a extensive clinical review and update process and is not available to order. The aim of the review is to ensure the form aligns with the Clinical Guidelines and supports best practice. You can still download and use this form to record details of colposcopy under the NCSP.
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.
National interim guide to reduce children’s exposure to unhealthy food and drink promotion – 2018
This guide was endorsed by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Health Council in 2018 for voluntary use by governments in their settings. The guide outlines food and drink categories that are not recommended for promotion to children in government settings.
Call to action: health sector to lead in healthier food and drink choices for visitors and staff
This statement was originally created and published by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Health Council in 2018. It calls for the Australian health sector to help promote health and wellbeing.
Healthy food and drink choices in public sector healthcare settings for staff and visitors
These standards were originally created and published by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Health Council in 2018. They reinforce the healthcare sector’s leadership role in creating environments which support and encourage healthy food and drink choices.
Promoting and supporting healthy food & drink choices at school
This statement was originally created and published by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Health Council in 2018. It encourages communities to build on practices that support and encourage healthy food and drink choices at school.
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.
Tackling Indigenous Smoking program – Final evaluation report – July 2018
This report, completed in July 2018, evaluates how effective the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) program has been and whether it’s on target to achieve its long-term goals.
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).
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