Our Role in the Program

Lung Foundation Australia, alongside passionate consumer advocates, worked for many years to champion the introduction of a National Lung Cancer Screening Program. This advocacy work included engaging with the Government, health experts, and community to highlight the critical importance of lung cancer screening and early detection. 

Lung Foundation Australia published a formal report advocating for lung cancer screening in Australia and introduced the Lung Cancer Blueprint: The Next Breathe, calling on the Australian Government to fund and implement a targeted national program. 

Healthcare workforce eLearning

In the lead up to the launch of the program, Lung Foundation Australia in collaboration with the Australian Government and National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, have developed comprehensive accredited healthcare workforce eLearning, as a part of the consortia led by the Daffodil Centre. 

Lung Foundation Australia has also hosted webinars to support healthcare professionals: 

1. Health Workforce Education Webinar
2. Optimising Use of the National Cancer Screening Register: Access Integration, and the Role of General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners.

eLearning and webinars are CPD accredited.

Supporting priority populations access the program

Lung Foundation Australia was contracted by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to lead a national consultation project focused on understanding the barriers and enablers to participation in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program among priority populations.

In partnership with peak bodies, Lung Foundation Australia continues to work with priority populations tailoring existing program resources to support awareness and engagement among these groups. LFA are tailoring and developing resources for people: 

• living in rural and remote areas
• living with disability
• from multicultural communities
• in the LGBTIQA+ community
• experiencing mental health challenges.

Lung Cancer Screening Helpline

Lung Foundation Australia has established the Lung Cancer Screening Helpline, funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. The helpline expands on Lung Foundation Australia’s existing lung health information and support services. 

Our Lung Cancer Screening Helpline is a free service for individuals and healthcare professionals seeking information about the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.   

Our trained nurses are available to:

• Answer questions about eligibility, the screening process, and results
• Talk through any concerns about the program
• Connect with additional support services if needed

Call 1800 654 301 (option 2) or email [email protected]