Resources
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 originally created and published by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Health Council on 2 August 2018. It 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).
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.
Newborn Bloodspot Screening – National Policy Framework
The Newborn Bloodspot Screening National Policy Framework guides the national policies needed to support the ongoing success of newborn bloodspot screening in Australia.
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.
BreastScreen Australia – Appeal application (BSA201)
BreastScreen Australia services and State Coordination Units (SCUs) use this form to appeal against an accreditation decision of the NQMC.
BreastScreen Australia – Notification of commencement of service (BSA002)
BreastScreen Australia services and State Coordination Units (SCUs) use this form when intending on commencing a new unit within an existing BSA Service commences, or establishing a new BSA Service.
BreastScreen Australia – Request for extension of accreditation (BSA007)
BreastScreen Australia services and State Coordination Units (SCUs) use this form to ask for an extension to their current accreditation period by up to 9 months.
BreastScreen Australia – National Quality Improvement Plan 2018–2020
This National Quality Improvement Plan (NQIP) developed by the National Quality Management Committee helps BreastScreen Australia improve the quality of services.
Management of women with atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) diagnosed on needle core biopsy of a screen-detected breast lesion
Women with ADH are at increased risk of invasive breast cancer. This clinical advice from the BreastScreen Australia outlines recommended best practice on this issue.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Results notification letter – Positive
This is an example of the letter sent to people who have done the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program test to tell them their test was positive and what they need to do next.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Results notification letter – Negative
This is an example of the letter sent to people who have done the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program test to tell them their test was negative.
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.
Funnel plot templates
These spreadsheet tools are used to generate funnel plots for relevant cancer detection NAS measures. They are part of the accreditation process for BreastScreen Australia Program services.
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.
Implementation plan for the Australian National Diabetes Strategy 2016–2020
This plan — Diabetes in Australia: Focus on the Future — outlines ways to implement the Government's Australian National Diabetes Strategy 2016–2020.
National Cervical Screening Program – data requirements for pathologists
Find out what information pathologists need to notify to the National Cancer Screening Register about cervical screening tests.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Policy Framework
This framework supports the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. It outlines best practices in implementing the Program, the screening process itself and how the Program will be managed and reviewed.
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