Lung Cancer Training Package for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners

This free training package is designed to strengthen the capabilities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners, supporting their critical work in caring for and educating their communities on lung cancer prevention and management.

The package comprises an eLearning module and an information and resource toolkit, both endorsed by the National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners.

The package was developed with a panel of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners, consumers, and clinicians with extensive experience in the specific healthcare contexts of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with, or at risk of lung cancer. 

eLearning module

The module takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. On completion, learners can expect to:

• Understand lung cancer in the context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Understand the most common risk factors for lung cancer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Describe cultural factors contributing to trends in lung cancer incidence and mortality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Toolkit

The tools can be downloaded and used when engaging with community. They comprise:

• Information sheets: Printable PDFs for handouts covering risk factors, prevention strategies, and support services
• Storyboard: Snapshot of how lung cancer impacts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This can be printed and shared for storytelling in community
• PowerPoint: A presentation with culturally appropriate graphics and key talking points that can be adapted for different cultural and educational settings

National Lung Cancer Screening Program

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is leading the co-design of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. NACCHO is supporting Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations to develop community-led, locally tailored, and culturally appropriate activities that support participation and engagement in screening. To learn more, visit NACCHO’s website.