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Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities

Free online modules to increase cancer screening

Talking to community about cervical, bowel and breast cancer
Cancer Screening Hub - We Work with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities

Cancer Council Victoria, in partnership with BreastScreen Victoria and the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), have launched an educational resource for Aboriginal Health Workers, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and other health professionals working in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health.

The free online training modules include key messages on breast, bowel and cervical cancer screening to increase knowledge and build confidence for Aboriginal Health Workers, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and other health professionals who are discussing cancer screening and early detection advice to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities. 

To access these modules, please follow the link for instructions: Guide to accessing courses on the Cancer Council Victoria Learning Hub 

If you have any questions or require support accessing the modules, please contact screening.engagement@cancervic.org.au

Note on imagery for ‘Talking to Community about Bowel Screening’: The artwork used in this course was designed by Dixon Patten Jnr, a Yorta Yorta and Gunnai man which depicts the cancer journey.

Note on imagery for ‘Talking to Community about Breast Screening’ and the Beautiful Shawl Project: The imagery used throughout this module are photos taken by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women participating in the Beautiful Shawl Project.  

Note on imagery for ‘Talking to Community about Cervical Cancer’: The artwork used in this course was designed by Madison Connors a Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung and Gamilaroi artist.