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There are things we can do to stay well and prevent cancer, such as making healthy living changes and participating in regular cancer screening.
You play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal people in your community to reduce their risk of cancer and stay healthy. Yarning about what we can control is an empowering step towards better health outcomes for our mob.
Pre-birth
Give your bub the best start in life by staying smoke and alcohol free during and after pregnancy.
0–5 years
Keep bub safe with up to date child immunisations and regular health checks.
5–64 years
Moving your body is fun and gives you energy. Aim for 60 mins of moderate or 30 mins of high energy activity each day.
12–13 years
Young people stay deadly by getting the free HPV vaccine through the School Immunisation Program.
Young people +
Drinking less or no alcohol is a great way to look after yourself and your mob. You can also look after your health by quitting or not taking up smoking.
25–74 years
Women and people with a cervix have a Cervical Screening Test every 5 years.
40–74 years
The best way for women to find breast cancer early is to have a breast screen every 2 years.
50–74 years
Do the free bowel cancer screening test every 2 years once you turn 50.
65+ years
Keep your body active to reduce your risk of health issues. Aim to be physically active at a moderate intensity for at least 30 mins a day.
Remember to always:
- Get your 715 health check
- Connect with country and mob as much as you can
- Eat fruit, vegetables, legumes and wholegrain cereals
- Protect your skin from the sun when outdoors
- Get a good sleep each night
Staying well and strong at every age
Every stage of life offers us different opportunities to maintain our health and prevent diseases like cancer. Explore the graphic below to learn more about the small steps that can be taken at each age to stay well and prevent cancer.
From nutritious foods and physical activity, to regular health screenings, each step matters. This is our mob's way of staying healthy, strong and connected, at every age.
Build your knowledge
Learn more about the healthy living changes your clients can make to stay well and reduce their risk of cancer.
Learn ways to encourage your Aboriginal clients aged 50-74 to do the free bowel screening test.
Build your knowledge in how breast screening can save lives by finding and treating breast cancer early.
Learn how a Cervical Screening Test every 5 years is the best way to protect your clients aged 25-74 from cervical cancer.
Learn strategies to equip your clients in quitting tobacco smoking and vaping to prevent cancer and live healther.
Learn more about testing for other cancers like prostate cancer and lung cancer that can affect our mob.
Access a suite of resources to support your work promoting cancer screening and early detection with your mob.
