BreastScreen Victoria

Last week our State Radiographer Sarah hosted our annual Radiographer Forum at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The forum brought our Radiographers together with a focus on client care, continuous learning and enhancing their skills in a collaborative environment. 💕 Thank you to those that attended! #BreastScreenVictoria

Inspiring insights from our CEO, Rita Butera. In the latest episode of The Australian Financial Review podcast "15 minutes with the Boss," Rita shares what she values most in a candidate - values alignment is key. Thanks for sharing your story, Rita! Listen to Rita's conversation on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3X54A2X #BreastScreen Victoria

Today we were excited to be part of the Pink Ribbon Breakfast morning tea, hosted by Andrew Giles MP. Our Director of Communications and Client Engagement shared information about our life-saving program with community group leaders, educating them on the importance of breast screening. We also had the opportunity to answer questions and schedule appointments. 💕 It was wonderful to see the community so engaged and invested in their health. Thank you for having us! #BreastScreenVictoria

Today it's double the celebration with World Radiography Day and International Day of Radiology. Today and everyday we acknowledge the work of our incredible Radiographers and Radiologists and thank them for their expertise, care and commitment to our clients. ❤️ We asked some of our team to share what they want clients to know to help make the screening experience smooth and reassuring for all our clients. #BreastScreenVictoria

A new study from The Royal Melbourne Hospital led by Professor Bruce Mann in partnership with us, has confirmed what we’ve long known- that early detection of breast cancer leads to better health outcomes.  This research shows that women who take part in regular breast screening are more likely to survive breast cancer and often need less intensive treatment when diagnosed.  It’s a powerful reminder that early detection improves health outcomes and helps women maintain a better quality of life during and after treatment.  “Our research shows the benefits are clear: women who take part in the BreastScreen Victoria program not only have a much better chance of survival, but often require less treatment if cancer is detected,” Prof Mann says. To learn more, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gwThapT7 #BreastScreenVictoria

And that's a wrap on Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM)! ❤️😍 It was a rewarding time for our Community Engagement team, having the opportunity to connect with amazing clients and communities. Here are just some of things the team got up to: - We had an information stand at the Disability Connection Expo with Cancer Council Victoria - Multiple group bookings with multicultural communities, in collaboration with Didi Bahini Samaj Victoria, Springvale Community Hub and Each. - Information session and workshop with Compassionate Hands for Punjabi-speaking women - Information session with Dallas Neighbourhood House for Arabic-speaking women - Information session with Different Journey's Autism Thank you to our partner organisations for giving us the opportunity to educate your communities on the importance of breast health and early detection. 🫶 BCAM is an important reminder to us all to take care of our health and be breast aware. If you’re between 50 to 74 without breast symptoms, you can book your free 10-minute appointment by calling us on 13 20 50 or visiting the link below. #BreastScreenVictoria Book now: https://bit.ly/2LdhNBk [Image description: Groups of people standing together and smiling with BreastScreen Victoria signage.]

We're loving seeing our team get into the Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) spirit! We had a field of pink ladies, plus many of our clinics turned pink by spreading awareness and a bit of fun with their creative and bright decorations. 💗 We hope the decorations brought our clients some joy when arriving for their appointments. 🫶 A special thanks to our amazing team for getting involved in the BCAM spirit! #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastScreenVictoria [Image description: Image 1: A group of women standing together on green grass, Image 2, 3 & 4: BreastScreen clinics decorated in pink.]

Last week, we trialed our first Sensory friendly clinic, taking another step towards providing greater equitable access to our life-saving program for the Victorian community. ✨ During this trial we screened eight clients, each with varying sensory needs. One of our clients shared, “This initiative/process is so valuable. Thank you for making the mammogram experience a little less daunting. Much appreciated!”. We will review the outcomes of this trial to learn how we can better tailor our service to meet the needs of all our clients. [Video description: Radiographer Brenda wearing a dark jumper and checkered shirt standing in front of the camera talking about the modifications made for the Sensory friendly clinic.]

On International Day of Rural Women, we recognise the importance of access to healthcare for every one. 💗 🌻 Our free breast screening program is available to women across Victoria. We have 55 permanent clinics plus our 2 mobile vans that travel far and wide to ensure rural and regional women can access a free, 10 min breast screen closer to their home, and receive the same level of care. Pictured here is our van Marjorie, named after Marjorie Dalgarno - an Australian radiologist and pioneer of mammography. Our Marjorie van has the same equipment as our permanent clinic, and also has wheelchair access at the rear of the van making it accessible to all. To find out when our Nina and Marjorie vans will be in a town near you, click the link below. #BreastScreenVictoria Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CXxwxX [Image description: Image 1: Pink BreastScreen Victoria van with white text that reads "Are you due for a breast screen?" with coloured graphics, Image 2: Radiographer standing inside the van next to a mammography machine, Image 3: Rear of pink van with white text that reads "Are you due for a breast screen?" and the BreastScreen Victoria logo and wheelchair access logo.]