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Increasing dental and oral health training in rural and remote Australia – Feasibility study technical paper
This report outlines the feasibility and best approach to increasing dental and oral health training through the Rural Heath Multidisciplinary Training Program in rural and remote locations. This technical paper outlines the associated costs.
Increasing dental and oral health training in rural and remote Australia – Feasibility study final report
This report outlines the feasibility and best approach to increasing dental and oral health training through the Rural Heath Multidisciplinary Training Program in rural and remote locations.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Guidance on community face mask use
The Infection Prevention and Control Expert Group has developed this guidance for community on face mask use in the context of COVID-19.
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Dawn’s story – Early detection saved my life
Dawn Ross, an Arrernte woman from Alice Springs, shares her story of participating in the BreastScreen Australia Program.
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National Cervical Screening Program – Your choices explained
This video helps people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities understand the options available for their Cervical Screening Test.
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National Cervical Screening Program – How to take your own Cervical Screening Test sample (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women)
This video is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. It explains how to take your own Cervical Screening Test sample if they choose self-collection as a screening option for their Cervical Screening Test.
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Stephen and Mary Ann’s story – You don’t have to be the tough guy
Stephen and Mary Ann talk about their experience with the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and the importance of encouraging loved ones to do the test.
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National Cervical Screening Program – Video – How to take your own cervical screening test sample
This video is for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. It explains how to take your own cervical screening test sample if self-collection is chosen as a screening option for a cervical screening test.
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National Cervical Screening Program – Video – Cervical screening explained – Auslan
This video provides an overview of the National Cervical Screening Program with an Auslan translator. It outlines what a cervical screening test is and the test options available to participants.
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John’s story – Knowledge is power
John talks about his experience with using the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program kit. Receiving a reminder letter prompted him to do the test. Listen to his story.
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Margarette’s story – Get your breasts screened even if you feel healthy
Margarette Fisher, a Nudendri woman, encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to have a breast screen.
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Cheryl’s story – I didn’t think it would happen to me
Cheryl Flanders shares her story about surviving breast cancer. Breast screening saved her life and she encourages other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to have the screening mammogram.
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BreastScreen Australia – video – Getting tested for breast cancer can save your life
This video explains why it's important to get tested for breast cancer, and what to expect when getting a test.
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National Cervical Screening Program – Cervical screening explained
This video provides an overview of the National Cervical Screening Program. It outlines what a Cervical Screening Test is and the test options available to participants.
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National Cervical Screening Program – How to take your own Cervical Screening Test sample
This video explains how to take your own Cervical Screening Test sample if self-collection is chosen as a screening option for a Cervical Screening Test.
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Ernest’s story – Gugu mugu do, just do it
Ernest, an Aboriginal man from the Tjapukai tribe, is an advocate of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
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Aunty Margaret’s story – Bring a friend for support
Aunty Margaret Lawton speaks about her experiences with breast cancer and the BreastScreen Australia program.
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Trish’s story – Regular breast screening saved my life
Trish Springsteen speaks about her experiences with breast cancer and the BreastScreen Australia program.
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Top 3 questions – Bowel Cancer Screening with Professor Michael Kidd
This Bowel Cancer Awareness month hear from Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd on the importance of completing your simple, free bowel cancer screening test.
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Fiona’s story – Promoting breast screening in my community
Fiona Millard encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to have a breast screen. She talks about the van that is used to provide screening services in remote areas.
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Top 3 questions – Bowel cancer screening program and GP involvement with Professor Michael Kidd
Hear from Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd on the bowel cancer screening program and GP involvement.
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Your Cervical Screening Test
National Cervical Screening Program - Cervical screening explained
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David’s story – If I had the screening I would’ve been better off
David is the CEO at Pangula Mannanurna, an Aboriginal Health Service in South Australia. David shares his experience of being diagnosed with bowel cancer.
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How to do the test – Indigenous bowel screening video
This video for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people explains how to do the bowel cancer screening test. The test is part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
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Top 3 questions – Healthy lifestyle choices
Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, discusses making healthy choices, and the small steps we can take every day to enjoy a healthy life.
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