Resources
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.
The Good Practice Guide: Supporting healthy eating and drinking at school
This guide was originally created and published by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Health Council in 2019. It provides advice for supporting healthy eating and drinking at school.
BreastScreen Australia – Current projects and activities
We provide funding for a variety of breast screening research projects and activities. Find out what current projects and activities are underway.
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.
The future of breast screening
New and emerging technologies that could be used in breast screening were investigated to assess their potential impact. A literature review was performed to identify technologies and innovations. Stakeholders were interviewed to determine possible implementation issues.
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 – Digital breast tomosynthesis literature reviews
These literature reviews were used to help develop BreastScreen Australia’s position on the use of digital breast tomosynthesis in breast screening, assessment and diagnosis.
BreastScreen Australia – Program expansion evaluation plan summary
This report outlines the plan that will be used to evaluation the expansion of the BreastScreen Australia Program’s target age range. It covers how the evaluation will be done and the kinds of questions asked. The evaluation will run from 2018 to 2021.
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 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.
BreastScreen Australia Accreditation Evaluation – Methodology
The University of South Australia is evaluating the revised accreditation system that was introduced in 2017. This report outlines how they plan to do the evaluation.
National Cervical Screening Program – colposcopy and treatment form
This form is being updated and is not available to order. You can still download and use this form to record details of colposcopy and treatment under the National Cervical Screening Program.
Breast density literature review
This literature review on breast density helps inform BreastScreen Australia’s position statement on breast density and screening.
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