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New mobile clinic to bring lung cancer screening to Arnhem Land, Groote Eylandt, Tiwi Islands and Wadeye
Mobile specialist healthcare provider, Heart of Australia, has expanded their op...
Giovanni Torre 29 Jun 2026
There's a lot we can do: NSW campaign aims to boost bowel screening in Aboriginal communities
A Cancer Institute NSW campaign is encouraging Aboriginal people to do the bowel...
Giovanni Torre 26 Jun 2026
Global evidence shows cervical cancer can be eliminated in the Pacific region
Pacific leaders, clinicians and researchers say cervical cancer elimination is w...
Giovanni Torre 25 Jun 2026
Pacific-led initiatives aim to eliminate cervical cancer across the Pacific
Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa - Centre for Pacific and Global Health at Waipapa Taumata...
Giovanni Torre 8 Mar 2026
Christine Anu champions new health screening program after losing family member to ‘devastating’ disease

Singer and actress Christine Anu has joined the National Lung Cancer Screening Program's 'It's Good to Know' campaign as an ambassador, bringing a deeply personal message to Australians at risk of lun...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jan 7, 2026
Own it, and we will end it: Our women are leading the way to eliminate cervical cancer

Cervical cancer elimination is not a distant goal; it is happening now, in our clinics, our communities, and through the quiet leadership of our women.

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Pat Turner Nov 19, 2025
Indigenous leadership making an impact in push to eliminate cervical cancer

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and the community-controlled health sector are being recognised on World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, Monday, for their leadership in Australia's progre...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 17, 2025
New campaign urges greater awareness and screening for cervical cancer in First Nations communities

Four of Australia's leading health organisations recently joined forces with the federal government to ensure no one is left behind in the drive to eliminate cervical cancer in Australia.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 6, 2025
New campaign aims to boost cervical cancer screening rates

The New South Wales government has launched a new campaign urging people to complete a cervical screening test, with more than 40 per cent of eligible people across New South Wales not up to date with...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Nov 11, 2024
Illawarra Elder advocates for bowel cancer screening following personal triumph

Aboriginal Elder, Denise Berry, 79, is actively promoting a crucial message in the Illawarra community. Diagnosed with bowel cancer this year, Ms Berry is emphasising the importance of early detection...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Dec 13, 2023
Australian doctor changing the lives of women in Fiji

An Australian doctor is changing the lives of Fijian women through a simple procedure that catches the early signs of cervical cancer. Nicola Fitzgerald first travelled to the Pacific nation during he...

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Tara Cosoleto Sep 25, 2023
Cancer Council encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to get screened

With the arrival of National Reconciliation Week, Australians are encouraged to share histories, cultures and achievements and to explore the outlets for an equitable and reconciled country for all.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke May 31, 2023
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