Professional Development
National Lung Cancer Screening Program Health Workforce Education Webinar
National Lung Cancer Screening Program Health Workforce Education Webinar
Are you prepared for the launch of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program from July 2025?
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related illness and death in Australia. However, with early detection, up to 70% of lung cancers can be diagnosed at an earlier, more treatable stage.
In the 2023-24 Federal Budget, funding was provided for a new National Lung Cancer Screening Program. The National Lung Cancer Screening Program is designed to reduce lung cancer-related illness and death by encouraging high-risk individuals to take part in targeted routine screening.
The program is an Australian Government initiative implemented by the Department of Health and Aged Care in partnership with Cancer Australia and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.
The program has been co-designed in partnership with communities and the healthcare workforce to be person-centred, equity-focused, accessible, and culturally safe. It is co-designed to improve lung cancer outcomes for those disproportionately impacted by lung cancer including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
Hear from our expert panel for an exclusive webinar hosted by Lung Foundation Australia on how to successfully integrate lung cancer screening into your everyday practice. Topics include:
- National Lung Cancer Screening Program Overview
- Screening Pathway Overview
- Nodule Management
- National Cancer Screening Register
Expert Panel
Ask our expert panel your questions at registration or live during the Q&A session! The session will be available on-demand from the following day, please register now for access to the recording.
Mark Brooke – Facilitator
CEO, Lung Foundation Australia
Dr Kerry Hancock
Chair, RACGP Respiratory Medicine Specific Interest Group, Clinical & Research Council, COPD Clinical Advisory, Allergy and Lung Health Unit Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne.
Professor Dorothy Keefe PSM
CEO, Cancer Australia
Peter Bligh
Director Cancer, NACCHO
Dr. Mark McCusker
Acting Deputy Director, Medical Imaging, The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Professor Dorota Gertig
Medical Director, Telstra Health, National Cancer Screening Register
Professor Tony Lawler
Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Secretary of the Health Products Regulation Group, Australian Department of Health and Aged Care
Learning outcomes:Â Â
- Define the purpose and importance of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
- Outline your role in promoting and supporting program participation
- Implement the National Screening Program Nodule Management Protocol
- Identify the role of the National Cancer Screening Register
CPD
This virtual learning event is accredited with Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP- Activity ID 1188260) and Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)Â for one hour and half of Educational Activity.
Questions
Contact the Lung Foundation Australia:
Orelia Bello – EÂ oreliab@lungfoundation.com.au
