Join the Bowel Cancer Screening Project

We’re excited to announce a unique opportunity for general practices in the Gold Coast.

The Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) has partnered with The Daffodil Centre (a joint venture between Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney) to launch The Bowel Cancer Screening Project!

This project aims to increase bowel cancer screening rates. It includes quality improvement (QI) interventions, such as an electronic point of care reminder prompt, risk assessment tool and eLearning models which will all inform research undertaken by The Daffodil Centre.

Bowel cancer was estimated to be the second leading cause of cancer death in Australia in 2023 (AIHW, 2024) 84,000 lives could be saved by 2040 if participation increases to 60%!

The NBCSP reduces illness and death from bowel cancer by detecting the early signs of the disease using a free, simple test that can be done at home. If found early, over 90% of bowel cancers can be successfully treated.  

Your practice could be a part of reducing this burden and increasing participation!

Project duration: September 2024 to May 2025.

Click here to learn more.

Why participate?

1. Improve Patient Outcomes: Early detection of bowel cancer can lead to successful treatment in over 90% of cases. By promoting and facilitating screening, your practice can play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes and saving lives.
2. Contribute to Research: Your participation will contribute to a pilot clinical trial conducted by The Daffodil Centre, providing valuable insights into effective strategies for promoting bowel cancer screening.
3. Professional Development: Enhance your team’s professional growth with resources such as quality improvement toolkits and online education modules. General practice teams may also be eligible for RACGP, APNA or AAPM continuing professional development hours/points.
4. Enhance Practice Capabilities: The project offers an opportunity to enhance your practice’s capabilities in promoting bowel cancer screening and managing patient care.
5. Dedicated support: Practices will have access to a Clinical Trial Coordinator from GCPHN with extensive QI experience in Primary Health Care to provide  support to all participating practices throughout the project.

EOI Closes 26 August 2024

Express your interest below.

For further information on the benefits of participating, phone or email Michelle on 5612 5478 or via email.

Important: Please read the EOI Guide linked here before submitting your application.