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'There’s really no reason to put it off': First Nations adults encouraged to take up free bowel cancer screenings
When it's free, simple and quick to do, there's no reason to put off at-home bow...
Jarred Cross 3 Sep 2026
Screenrights Cultural Fund backs Indigenous storytelling projects
Screenrights is set to provide $293,400 to six Australian and Aotearoa New Zeala...
Joseph Guenzler 31 Aug 2026
National partnership supports Indigenous producers in screen sector
A collaboration between Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), Screen Australia, a...
Callan Morse 1 Jul 2026
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 screening test, to reduce the impact of bowel cancer and support healthier communities. Aboriginal men are 1.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 26, 2026
Global evidence shows cervical cancer can be eliminated in the Pacific region

Pacific leaders, clinicians and researchers say cervical cancer elimination is within reach, as global evidence shows the disease can be virtually eradicated within a generation.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 25, 2026
Partnership takes action on closing cervical cancer screening gap in Aboriginal communities

Indigenous communities are partnering with the NSW Government to address inequities in cervical cancer outcomes through initiatives which focus on closing the cervical screening gap for Aboriginal wom...

Callan Morse Callan Morse May 11, 2026
'Behind the Screen' explores the transformation of breast screening for First Nations communities

A breast screen appointment is free and takes only 10 minutes, but the journey to get there can be filled with a mix of anticipation and uncertainty.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Apr 15, 2026
First Nations film showcase Nunga Screen celebrates 15 years

Country Arts SA's award-winning First Nations film showcase Nunga Screen returns in 2026 for its 15th year of sharing history, humour, culture and Country through powerful storytelling.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 13, 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 Rau, University of Auckland, and its Pacific partners, are supporting the rollout of safe initiatives across the Pacific...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 8, 2026
Rachel Perkins to lead First Nations strategy at Screen Australia

Proud Arrernte and Kalkadoon woman Rachel Perkins will help guide the future of First Nations storytelling in Australia after being appointed as Screen Australia's new Director of First Nations Strate...

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Mar 1, 2026
'Be serious about this, because it’s taking our people' - Indigenous communities urged to access free lung cancer screenings

Gilbert Wanganeen is urging Indigenous people not to wait until it's too late when it comes to lung cancer. Launched in July 2025, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program offers free scans through...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Feb 12, 2026
‘Mob supporting mob’: AFTRS On Country Pathways Program celebrates with final showcase

The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) celebrated the final showcase of its landmark 'On Country Pathways Program' on Friday, marking an end to 18 months of mentorship and training fo...

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Jan 19, 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
25 years of cyberTribe celebrated with recognition of Indigenous women in screen culture

The 2025 Solid Screen Awards have been announced as part of cyberTribe's 25th anniversary year. Five Indigenous women have been honoured this year, reflecting cyberTribe's long-standing focus on Indig...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Dec 22, 2025
Wal Saunders remembered as a trailblazer in Indigenous film

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this article contains images and names of people who have passed. Walter (Wal) Saunders, a revolutionary working behind the scenes to brin...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Dec 3, 2025
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
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