Aboriginal Cancer Screening
Cancer is one of the leading causes of illness and death for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Early detection through appropriate screening and timely access to treatment can significantly improve outcomes and help close the gap in cancer survival.
Screening and Risk
Regular screening and preventive health checks are vital in identifying cancers early and supporting mob to live longer, healthier lives. While not all cancers have a population-wide screening program, resources and tools are available to help health professionals start conversations about cancer prevention and early detection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Resources for Health Professionals
For practical tools and culturally appropriate guidance to support Aboriginal cancer screening, visit:
Helping Mob Live Healthy
www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/helping-mob-live-healthy-and-prevent-cancer
Cancer Institute NSW has developed a handy one-page Quick Start Reference Guide to support the Helping Mob Live Healthy and Prevent Cancer Toolkit. This guide helps primary healthcare providers promote healthy lifestyles and cancer prevention in Aboriginal communities.
Screen Your Sista
www.health.gov.au/breast-screen
Breast cancer screening saves lives. Encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to access breast screening services:Lung cancer
NACCHO, together with partners, has developed a Smoking History Eligibility Assessment resource to support primary healthcare providers in assessing eligibility for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. This helps identify those most at risk and eligible for screening.
Order National Lung Cancer Screening Program resources
With the support of NACCHO, the Department has now organised for a print run of NACCHO’s program materials to be available for centralised ordering through National Mail and Marketing.
General practice can order NACCHO resources by contacting National Mailing and Marketing directly
Email - health@nationalmailing.com.au
Phone - 02 6269 1080
Quote the order ID number per the resource list below, the quantity of the resource you
wish to order and provide your delivery address.
A09025 - First Nation About lung screening tri-fold brochure DL sized 115gsm
NACCHO_NLCSP_AboutLungScreening_DL_Brochure.pdf
A09026 - A5 double-sided program First Nations Shared Decision Making Postcard
Participant-postcard-to-support-shared-decision-making-for-lung-screening.pdf
A09027 - A5 16pp First Nations Shared Decision-Making booklet saddle stitch 115gsm
NACCHO_PARTICIPANTS-SHARED-DECICION-MAKING_A5-BOOKLET_FOR-WEB.pdf
A09028 - A4 double-sided First Nations Lets yarn about lung screening results factsheet 115gsm
NLCSP_Lets-yarn-about-lung-screening-results.pdf
A09029 - A4 First Nations Your lung screening scan factsheet 115gsm
NLCSP_Lets-yarn-about-lung-screening-results.pdf
A09030 - A4 16pp First Nations Practitioner guide to shared decision-making for lung cancer screening booklet 115gsm
Practitioner-guide-to-lung-screening-for-shared-decision-making.pdf
A09031 - A4 double-sided First Nations Eligibility flowchart 115gsm
Practitioner-guide-to-lung-screening-for-shared-decision-making.pdf
A09032 - A4 6 pages, single sided print, stapled First Nations Understanding lung screening results 115gsm
NLCSP_Understanding-lung-screening-results.pdf
A09033 - A3 NLCSP First Nations Shared Decision Making Poster 170gsm
NACCHO_NLCSP_LungCancerProgram_A3_Poster_FOR-WEB.pdf
A09034 - A3 NLCSP poster – Yarn with your doctor (Bearded Man) 170gsm
National Lung Cancer Screening Program - NACCHO
A09035 - A3 NLCSP poster – Yarn with your doctor (Bearded man aged 50-70, history of smoking) 170gsm
National Lung Cancer Screening Program - NACCHO
A09036 - A3 NLCSP poster – Yarn with your doctor (a woman with two men) 170gsm
National Lung Cancer Screening Program - NACCHO
A09037 - A3 NLCSP poster – Yarn with your doctor (Man with glasses) 170gsm
National Lung Cancer Screening Program - NACCHO
A09038 - A3 NLCSP poster – Yarn with your doctor (two women) 170gsm
National Lung Cancer Screening Program - NACCHO