BACHS staff unite to combat cervical cancer

The BACHS team l-r Nathan Pollard, Myah-Rose Driscoll, Taylah Barker, Noeline Dixon, Chelsea Simmonds, Amanda Zaky, Savannah Bates, John Fetuani and Tanya Demmery. Photo TWH

The Bourke Aboriginal Corporation Health Service has partnered with the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) to promote cervical cancer awareness and improve screening rates within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

In September 2024, the Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health Ged Kearney launched a $10 million initiative aimed at encouraging more women to undergo cervical cancer screenings, keeping Australia on track to eliminate the disease by 2035.

Considering the ongoing impact of sorry business in the community, BACHS CEO John Fetuani emphasized the importance of this campaign.

“I want to personally thank Minister Kearney and her government for collaborating with NACCHO on this vital initiative,” he said.

“This campaign marks a significant step forward and builds upon the successful implementation of human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection, already available in clinics like ours.

“Our Aboriginal patients are benefitting from this life-saving technology.”

The growth of BACHS continues, with new additions to the Social and Emotional Well-being team. […]

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