Join the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Education and Engagement Advisory Group
Help shape how the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program delivers bowel cancer screening education to Australia’s healthcare professionals.
About the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Education and Advisory Group
We are inviting expressions of interest from healthcare professionals passionate about increasing cancer screening to join the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Education and Engagement Advisory Group.
This group, overseen by GPEx and supported by the Department of Health and Aged Care, will serve an advisory role in the co-design of healthcare professional education and engagement strategies aimed at increasing participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
All education materials will be free and available via the National Bowel Cancer Screening Learning Hub for clinicians across Australia.
Members of the group will:
- Advise on education and engagement strategies for healthcare providers.
- Provide insights on how to improve healthcare provider screening advocacy and uptake, particularly for under-screened populations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the healthcare provider education is culturally safe and meets the needs of health professionals.
The group will be chaired by an independent healthcare professional and will include a diverse range of healthcare professionals from sectors, including primary care, tertiary, nursing, pathology, pharmacy, and allied health.
Please note that the strategic advice being sought from the Advisory Group does not extend to National Bowel Cancer Screening Program policy or implementation.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome expressions of interest from GPs, nurses, tertiary sector professionals, allied health professionals, pharmacists and pathologists who:
- have an interest in public health, cancer screening, or patient advocacy and/or
- work with under-screened populations, including Indigenous Australians, rural communities, and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
Commitment
- Participation in virtual or in-person meetings every two months for approximately 12 months.
- Involvement in strategic discussions, content testing, and feedback activities.
- Collaboration with other experts to develop engagement strategies that address barriers to increase participation in screening.
- Completing occasional out-of-session work, such as reviewing materials or providing feedback on resources, as needed to meet project milestones.
How to Submit Your Expression of Interest
To express your interest in joining the NBCSP Education and Engagement Advisory Group, complete the form below or contact India-Rose Avery for a confidential chat. Applications will be reviewed by GPEx, and shortlisted candidates will be notified promptly. Applications close on 10 March 2025.
Expression of Interest Closed
Thank you for your interest. The Expression of Interest process has now closed. We appreciate the time and effort of all applicants.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact India-Rose Avery.
About the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Learning Hub
The Australian Government’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program aims to save lives by detecting bowel cancer early when it can be treated most effectively. Supported by GPEx, a new learning hub will provide healthcare professionals with the tools they need to encourage participation in bowel cancer screening.
Launching in mid-2025, the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Learning Hub will feature a range of online modules, resources, and promotion of face-to-face events to enhance learning and provide support to busy healthcare providers.