Program Resources

Learn about the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, including resources on eligibility, low-dose CT scans, understanding your results and answers to frequently asked questions on the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website.

Translated resources

Please visit the National Lung Cancer Screening Program website, to find fact sheets and brochures available in 21 different languages.

Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities

Visit the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation website for resources to ensure that the National Lung Cancer Screening Program is equitable, accessible, and culturally safe for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

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 continue to host healthcare workforce webinars as needed as well as continuing to support healthcare professionals with eLearning available via our online learning modules. 

Supporting priority populations access the program

Lung Foundation Australia were 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.  

Lung Foundation Australia continues to work with priority populations to tailor existing program for priority populations.  In partnership with peak bodies, we are developing accessible consumer materials and supporting awareness among these groups.

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. Staffed by trained nurses, the service provides guidance, information and support throughout the program.